VISIONS Blackfeet 1 participants have been living on the Ranch and learning to appreciate stillness through living tech-free, sitting in circle and spending time under the sky and in the wilderness. And they still have time for service work.
VISIONS Blackfeet participants were able to experience the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park and put their new backpacking skills to work. They passed lakes, crossed streams, walked through fields and along mountain pathways.
VISIONS Blackfeet is lucky enough to live on a conservation ranch with a view of Glacier National Park. Participants got to learn how to hike & backpack safely in Montana, and had some down time, as well.
VISIONS participants in Montana got construction training and have started service projects on the Blackfeet Reservation. Work groups have begun doing work on the ranch and at a softball field. They are also learning about and starting Circle.
Keeping the dream alive by honoring MLK. Our Montana Teen Summer Programs foster a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and humanitarianism. Learn more about Dr. King and VISIONS Montana programs.
Read and watch a heartfelt interview with 2019 Montana Blackfeet participant, Emma Friedman, about her teen volunteer experience.
Interview with 2019 Montana Blackfeet participant, Arielle Ortega, on what she is up to now, what she took away from the teen service trip, and where she is headed.
The Yellow Bird Woman Sanctuary is named in honor of the life and legacy of Elouise Cobell. Middle school participants this summer will learn how to care for the land and engage in local traditions from members of the Blackfeet Reservation community.
While service work is at the root of each teen service program, it’s in equal measure with cultural immersion that transcends the experience of an average tourist. In all of our homes away from home, we live very much as local people do, and we are part of the fabric of daily life.
Teens open their eyes to the lesser-known cultural and environmental diversity of the United States. Engagement in the history and daily life of underrepresented communities expand the world views of high school and middle school students.
Winning photos from our 2019 VISIONS Photo Contest! Participants submitted photos from their summers around the globe and the VISIONS community voted for their favorite shots… See who won!
As this summer 2019 begins to wrap up, VISIONS summer service trips continue to build, bond and explore. The following highlights provide overviews of the service projects, cultural experiences and adventures that are unique to each program.