2020 SUMMER UPDATE!
In light of Covid-19, VISIONS will run programs in one location for summer 2020. Learn more about the Montana Summer programs.
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Spotlight: Aspen Nord (Participant Photographer)
"I will often choose to set my camera down for special moments, but I love capturing real, raw images of people living their life." VISIONS Peru participant Aspen Nord talks photography and hopes for the future.
Spotlight: Lyla Choi (Participant Photographer)
Participant Lyla Choi speaks about her photography and the impact of her time in Peru with VISIONS. Lyla tied for 4th place in our 2018 Photo Contest!
2018 Photo Contest Winners!
See winning photos from this year's VISIONS Photo Contest! Students and leaders submitted photos from programs around the world and the VISIONS community voted for their favorite shots.
Beyond the Vote | Preparing Next-Gen Citizens
Many VISIONS participants go on to embrace a life of awareness and engagement — with voting just one of countless ways they contribute to the communities where they live. We encourage you to get out and VOTE.
Full Circle | 30 Year Reunion
In August, 50 veteran leaders and directors gathered in Bozeman, MT, for our 30-year reunion weekend. They came from all parts of the country and represented summer programs across our entire history. It was a celebration of community and connections that transcended the years.
After Hurricane Irma
For our teen service trips to return to the British Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma was no small feat. Read about how, thanks to local friends, we were able to return.
Projects | Peru 2018 (Session 1)
Our Peru summer program focuses on aiding rural communities in the Cusco region. See photos of projects completed by this year's group of high school volunteers, including irrigation canals and additions to primary schools...
Projects | Montana N. Cheyenne 2018
Our Northern Cheyenne summer program focuses on aiding community members on the Native American reservation. See photos of projects completed by this year's group of high school volunteers.
Projects | British Virgin Islands 2018 (Session 2)
This year we returned to Virgin Gorda to help our friends rebuild after hurricanes Irma and Maria. See photos of projects completed on our second session in the BVI by high school volunteers and leaders...
Helping Young People Soar
This summer, we were honored to be one of two organizations selected to host a Custom Program. Fourteen Summer Search students from Seattle (and three VISIONS leaders) spent 15 days in southeastern Montana with the Northern Cheyenne people.
Projects | Montana Blackfeet 2018 (Session 1)
Our Montana Blackfeet summer program focuses on aiding community members on the Native American reservation. See photos of projects completed by this year's group of high school volunteers and leaders...
Projects | Guadeloupe 2018
Our French immersion program finished up strong, completing a variety of community service projects and exploring the cultural and natural beauty of the Caribbean. See photos and details of projects completed by our team of high school volunteers and talented leaders…
Projects | Ecuador 2018
Yet another successful summer of community service in the rural communities of northern Ecuador! See photos and details of the projects completed by this year’s team of high school volunteers and talented leaders…
Projects | Dominican Republic 2018 (Session 1)
See photos and summaries of projects taken on in the Dominican Republic this year. High school volunteers and leaders constructed additions for a primary school and taught english to young students.
Projects | Cambodia 2018
This summer in Battambang our high school volunteers helped the local community construct a perimeter wall at a primary school and held English classes for the school students. See photos and summaries here...