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Middle School Mentor Camp

Ignite’s Kickoff Mentor Camp is more than a feel-good experience.

It’s a launchpad for leadership.

In just 1–3 days, students gain the confidence, skills, and vision to mentor their peers and build a culture of connection from day one. Whether they’re leading transitions, supporting new students, or shaping school spirit, this camp transforms everyday students into everyday leaders.

Ignite Kickoff Mentor Camp

A high-energy experience that equips student mentors to lead, connect, and inspire all year long.
  • Builds confidence and 21st-century leadership skills to guide incoming students
  • Trains mentors using the Spark System to share stories and connect authentically
  • Supports culture change by aligning student leaders with school goals
  • Strengthens communication, empathy, and self-management
  • Includes plug-n-play resources and hands-on breakout activities

Ready to Ignite a Movement

4 Steps to Launch: a Student-Led Mentoring Movement

Each step builds momentum — every step fuels the movement.
Get ready to make your first event unforgettable.

Choose your training model: Ignite Coaches, Trainers, and Interns Onsite — or empower your own team to Spark the Way!

Compass Advisor Training
Key Outcomes for Advisor Training
  • Aligns Your Team around the “why” behind student-led mentoring and culture transformation
  • Introduces the Ignite System with a step-by-step roadmap for launching and sustaining mentor programs
  • Equips Advisors with facilitation tools, mentoring best practices, and real-world scenarios
  • Hands-On Practice with breakout activities, sample lessons, and real-time coaching strategies
  • Connects to School Goals like MTSS, SIP, Portrait of a Graduate, and Tier I culture-building systems
  • Prepares You to launch your Executive Mentor training and first student-led lessons with confidence
EXECUTIVE MENTOR:
1-Day Kickoff Camp
Trains Your New Executive Mentors

(10–25 students)

Key Outcomes:

  • Builds Foundational Skills in communication, empathy, problem-solving, and group facilitation
  • Equips them to lead breakout sessions, spark conversations, and guide their peer teams
  • Creates a Vision Plan for school culture change and peer impact
  • Connects Executive Mentors with their advisor  to support a game plan for training the full team

One day to set the tone and lead with purpose!

MENTOR:
2-Day Kickoff Camp
Mentor Skills that Stick

Paint a Vision: Your everyday students gain confidence, purpose, and the belief that they can lead their peers.

  • Large-Group Activities Build Belonging: Team-based challenges help students form real connections with new classmates
  • Communication Skills Come to Life: Public speaking, listening, and facilitation practice give students the tools—and belief—to lead a classroom team
  • Connection: Strengthens the bond between upperclassmen mentors and incoming students from day one
Ready to Lead
Launch Orientation with Confidence

Ignite will help you kick off your 6th-grade orientation with confidence, connection, and a proven plan.

  • Customized Camp Schedule built around your team’s needs, goals, and time frame
  • Orientation Launch Support to help mentors lead the first moments of connection
  • Lesson 1 Readiness so your team can confidently deliver the opening lesson of your yearlong system
  • Built-in Transition System designed to support rising 6th graders as they leap into middle school

Your mentors will be ready to make a lasting first impression!

The Payoffs

40

reduced in transition stress

89

increase in feeling of belonging for the incoming class

26

increase in attendance

Before I used to sit in class and just be on my phone. I just didn’t care about school. Now I’m a mentor. I make connections with other students, and I like that I can be a change in someone else’s life.

Andrea, SeniorGeorge W. Carver HS, Birmingham, AL

The number of failures in 9th grade dropped by 53% our first year with Ignite. We directly credit Ignite for this success.

PrincipalRoosevelt High School De Moines Iowa

Our Ignite Mentors have made a huge difference for our incoming freshman class. The mentors have helped transition our incoming 9th graders into our Panther family. First 3 years our freshman attendance and academics increased over 35%.

KurtPrincipal, Lufkin ISD, TX

I started to look at myself differently and started focusing on more than just my needs. I grew as a person for the first time really started caring for others.

Kelyn RoweExecutive Mentor Alumni, New England Revolution #11