The visions blog

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Looking Back…Letter from a Teen Volunteer Alumna

"When you participate in VISIONS, you get a home away from home. I have participated in two VISIONS programs, in Peru and in Montana, as well as other summer programs for teens. One thing with VISIONS is that time is made to share your thoughts and feelings about the...

In Remembrance

Darrell Kipp has inspired VISIONS teens and leaders since our first summer on the Montana Blackfeet Indian reservation, in 1991. Darrell died this past month at the age of 69. He was a leader among Native people and known internationally for his groundbreaking work...

“Domestic Peace Corps” Opportunity for College Graduates

Do you miss VISIONS? If you are a college graduate and wanting a service-oriented job opportunity, you may want to look into Volunteers In Service To America, (VISTA). Over twenty years ago our Montana programs started with contacts who we met through VISTA. The...

Deep Learning and Aesthetic Knowledge

Aesthetic Knowledge is the deep, holistic knowledge that can only be gained by doing. It is a practical, sensory knowledge that once made up our entire understanding of the world. In this experiential realm, the whole person is engaged—mind, muscles, heart, and...

What Sets VISIONS Apart?

VISIONS is a unique teen summer program that has worked for over twenty-five years to create programs that enable teenagers to experience the richness of other cultures through long standing community relationships, challenging work, and invigorating travel. The...

Longtime Friend of VISIONS Honored

Site of Montana Community Service Program Honors Inspirational Indian Leader Since 1991, VISIONS teens have worked on the Blackfeet Indian reservation in Montana. One of four VISIONS teen community service programs in the U.S., the Blackfeet hosts student volunteers...