TomTod Ideas

05/28/2026

🚨 ONLY A FEW MORE CAMP SPOTS REMAINING! 🚨

Summer is officially here, and the camp countdown is ON! Camp Explore: City Changers is the only camp we offer with openings left! Our roster is almost locked in, but we have a few more spots left for middle schoolers ready to take over the city for 4 days of epic adventures.

- The Mission: Uncover hidden gems in the neighborhood, meet local legends, and team up to turn boring or blank spaces into awesome community art and play zones.
- The Perks: High-energy games, massive team challenges, new best friends, and launching real-world ideas.
- The Price: 100% FREE! (Because middle schoolers matter)
- Who: Students leaving 5th–8th grade.
- Where: Residents in the city of Canton & Barberton

Let’s unlock your middle schooler's community-changing superpowers this summer!

Click the link in our bio to grab one of the final spots before the gates close! tomtodideas.org/camp-explore

05/22/2026

A Few Camper Spots Are Still Open!
We are weeks away from the first wave of the summer, and we have a few spots left in a handful of our upcoming camps. You can help us bridge the gap. We’re asking our TomTod community to be our megaphone.

Head to tomtod.org/camps to see which camps still have openings!

05/15/2026

Join us for a night of connecting middle schoolers interested in careers in arts and fine arts with like-minded adults who work in those fields. There will be 5-minute guitar lessons, a live DJ set, free coffee from Walkie Talkie, improv games, and a live mural painting. If you're able to attend, show up, invite a friend, and offer your support to these amazing middle schoolers! 6pm-8 pm.

05/07/2026

A youth-led documentary will soon premiere in Akron, addressing the impact gun violence has had on young people.

05/06/2026

Middle schoolers: You see things adults miss. That’s not just a perspective; it’s a superpower!

Meet Stephanie, one of our Adventure Curators! She’s ready to lead you into the heart of your city for Camp Explore: City Changers. We’re asking the big question: Once we know our city better, how can we make it better without any limits?

Here is what’s waiting for you at camp:
- Unlock Your City: Go behind the scenes and see your community like never before.
- Find Your Voice: Build the confidence to speak up and share your ideas with inspiring local leaders.
- Be the Change: Don’t just wait for the future, start making a difference right now.
- Total Access: This camp is 100% FREE. That includes all your meals and all the gear you need for a week of adventure.

You have the power to see what needs to change, and at Camp Explore: City Changers, you get the power to make it happen. Ready to unlock your city? Tap the link in our bio to register or head to tomtod.org/camp-explore-city-changers to snag your spot!

05/06/2026

Middle schoolers: Why just live in your city when you can SHAPE it?

Enter Camp Explore: City Changers! This isn’t a sit-down-and-listen camp. It’s a 4-day takeover where YOU become the architect of fun in your own backyard.

Here are some of the missions you'll go on in this camp:
- Uncover Hidden Gems: Find the secret awesomeness in your neighborhood.
- Pop-Up Art: Design and create public art that stops people in their tracks.
- Party Skills: Use your creativity to bring joy and play to neighbors of all ages.
- Get Moving: Team up with local experts for active, healthy adventures.
By the end of the week, you won't just see your city differently, but we hope you’ll see it as a place where you BELONG.

Ready to make a ruckus for good? Link in bio to join the City Changers crew in your city! TomTod.org/camp-explore-city-changers

05/01/2026

04/28/2026

6th Graders: Here’s what you’ll unlock during Camp Explore: Middle School
- Explore your future school until you know the shortcuts like a pro.
- Interview the adults who make your school tick (spoiler: they’re actually really cool).
- Team up with older student guides who have the real hacks for success.
- Hands-on games and challenges that prove middle school is a blast.

Register before May 11th to grab your spot! Transportation is available if you sign up now. This FREE camp is brought to you by