Scroll down to learn more about the Education for Liberation Summer Program!
Scroll down to learn more about the Education for Liberation Summer Program!
AAU’s Education for Liberation Program is an intergenerational social justice centered summer program for Asia American, high school youth. Guided by college-aged mentors and AAU staff, youth step into leadership roles as they plan and teach a multicultural, literacy-focused camp curriculum for children in grades 1–8.
Rooted in community care and collective empowerment, the program supports young people in developing their leadership potential, deepening their cultural identities, and strengthening their social justice consciousness. Through hands-on teaching experience, mentorship, and political education, participants learn that they have the power to make a positive difference and effect meaningful change in their communities.
AAU Education for Liberation Summer Program
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Camper Registration is Now Open!
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Attention Philly youth! If you care about children and social justice and are ready for a challenging, hands-on summer learning experience, the High School Youth Teacher position at our summer program may be for you! We are looking for responsible, committed, team-oriented youth teachers who want to grow as leaders while making a real impact in the community.
Apply here: bit.ly/summer26aau
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AAU is seeking 3 undergraduate interns to join the Summer Program Lead Team as Community Action Project (CAP) teachers, working directly with campers and mentoring High School Youth Leaders. In this role, CAP teachers will also support program directors with the day-to-day operations of the program.
Apply here: bit.ly/aaucollege26
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Asian Americans United is seeking a motivated, proactive Assistant Camp Director to support and mentor college and high school teachers as they work with campers. Working closely with and under the guidance of Camp Directors, the Assistant Director provides both technical and social support and helps ensure that all program participants have a meaningful, engaging, and successful camp experience.
Apply here: bit.ly/e4lassistdirector
Applications for positions in the 2026 Education for Liberation Summer Program are now open!
Asian Americans United’s Chinese Youth Organizing Project (CYOP) summer program is open for applications again! The program runs six weeks from 6/22 to 7/30, Monday through Thursday. Please fill out this application form before if you're interested in joining! We'll be in touch with you soon.
亚裔联合会会在今年继续举办我们的华人青少年组织会夏季项目。项目时长6周，从6月22日7月30日，每周周一至周四。如有兴趣加入，请在前填写以下申请表。我们将会和你取得联系。
CYOP Summer 2026 华人青少年组织会暑期项目
Youth Leadership Programs (in English)
School-Year Youth Leadership Program
Our Youth Leadership Program is a 8 month long program that starts in the fall semester and ends in spring. Youth Leaders will participate in social justice and political education workshops on topics such as Asian American History, White Supremacy, Anti-Blackness, Restorative Justice, and Gender Justice. At the same time, they will gain hands-on experience in a social justice non-profit by observing and volunteering within AAU’s programs. Youth leaders may also have the opportunity to intern within AAU’s departments, such as Civic Engagement, Equitable Development, Education, and Communications to leave the program with real-world work experience. Throughout the duration of the program, our youth leaders will participate in field trips and programming with our community partners, meeting other high school youth leaders, and contributing to the grassroots organizing of AAU’s community.
Our goal is for every member of the Youth Leadership Program to leave feeling empowered in their abilities to educate, support, and lead in their communities. In return AAU is dedicated to investing in the participating youth, supporting them in their learning and providing additional opportunities for growth and success.