Help Build the Next Stage
of Cougs 4 Kids
Youth mentoring, Camp Coug,
MentorBoost Kits, and student resources
Help Build the Next Stage of Cougs 4 Kids
Youth mentoring,
Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits,
and student resources
Cougs 4 Kids is a Believe in Me program connecting Washington students and young people ages 13-18 with volunteer mentors, Camp Coug experiences, MentorBoost Kits, and practical resources students can use now through the Resource Hub.
Four Ways to Help Build This
Choose the path that fits you: donate through the Win-Win campaign, become a volunteer mentor, explore youth resources or referral interest, or start a site-by-site partner or sponsor conversation.
Build the Next Stage With Us
Cougs 4 Kids is growing with WSU students, alumni, donors, schools, nonprofits, and local partners. Explore mentoring interest, volunteer opportunities, Camp Coug support, or behind-the-scenes roles that help students connect with safe, useful resources.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Why Mentoring Matters
Research shows youth mentoring can support confidence, belonging, school connection, and future planning when relationships are safe, consistent, and well supported. Cougs 4 Kids is building those conditions through volunteer onboarding, Camp Coug experiences, MentorBoost Kits, and student resources. Learn more from Youth.gov and MENTOR.
Why Mentoring Matters
Research shows youth mentoring can support confidence, belonging, school connection, and future planning when relationships are safe, consistent, and well supported. Cougs 4 Kids is building those conditions through volunteer onboarding, Camp Coug experiences, MentorBoost Kits, and student resources. Learn more from Youth.gov and MENTOR.
Current Program Paths
Volunteer Mentoring
Volunteer mentoring invites WSU students, alumni, and Cougar-connected volunteers to express interest, complete required onboarding, and support students through structured, youth-centered opportunities.
Camp Coug
Camp Coug is a campus-based college and career exploration experience built through local coordination, partner readiness, and Cougs 4 Kids support.
MentorBoost Kits
MentorBoost Kits provide practical encouragement, supplies, and conversation starters that help students feel prepared, seen, and connected to next-step resources.
How Donations Help
Gifts through Believe in Me help fund Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentor support, and student resources. Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; ask your tax adviser about your situation.
Volunteer Mentor Support: No compensation is promised on this page. Your support helps build the program infrastructure, supplies, and follow-up systems students and partners need.
How Donations Help
Gifts through Believe in Me help fund Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentor support, and student resources. Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; ask your tax adviser about your situation.
Volunteer Mentor Support: No compensation is promised on this page. Your support helps build the program infrastructure, supplies, and follow-up systems students and partners need.
Choose How You Want to Help
Donate
Fund mentoring, Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, and youth resources through Believe in Me.
Become a Mentor
WSU students, alumni, and Cougar-connected volunteers can express interest in mentoring.
Youth Resources
Use the Resource Hub now, then contact the team about participation or referral interest.
Partner or Sponsor
Start a site-by-site conversation about Camp Coug, sponsorship, or local collaboration.
Youth Resources You Can Use Now
The Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub is available now with practical guidance for confidence, belonging, leadership, service, and mentoring conversations. Helpful reads include Back-to-School Confidence, Small Wins, Lower Stress, and Near Peer Mentoring.
Use what helps today. Then reach out when you are ready to donate, mentor, refer interest, partner, or sponsor.
Contact Cougs 4 Kids
Reach out about mentoring, volunteering, sponsorships, school or nonprofit partnership, youth resources, media, or general questions.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206.414.8043
Book a time with Julie Wukelic, CEO