Program Benefits
Armed with these skills, and with the guidance of trained, caring adults, we know that Camp Fire participants are more likely to:
Strengthened Family Connections
Teens in Action help strengthen family connections by hosting parent engagement nights and conducting home visits.
Increased Community Engagement
Youth have many opportunities during field trips to connect with the community around them, volunteer with the needy and learn about local businesses and cultural centers.
Improved Grades & Attendance
Teens in Action staff provides individualized attention to students and also offer small group classes to help them identify and resolve issues teens face.
Improved Confidence & Leadership Skills
Teens in Action uses the “Thrive” initiative that has been proven to give purpose and instill leadership and goal management skills.
Preparation for the Future
Through educational and career-focused field trips, students learn about various career options and gain skills that promote career preparation.
Teens in Action In the 2023-24 school year:
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215 out of 217 TIA students (99%) advanced to the next grade
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11 high school graduates received $1,202,585 in scholarships
And now these TIA alumni are pursuing higher education at the University of Chicago, Tarrant County College, Tarleton State University, and the University of North Texas (3) and Texas Christian University (2) majoring in molecular engineering, social work, psychology, pre-law track with a major in philosophy, marketing, criminal justice, and education.
