Programs
Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits,
and Volunteer Mentoring
Programs
Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits,
and Volunteer Mentoring
Programs That Help Students See What’s Possible
Campus-Based College and Career Exploration
Camp Coug introduces Washington students and young people ages 13-18 to mentors, campus experiences, academic pathways, and future possibilities through Cougs 4 Kids.
Status: Program pathway in development for future site-by-site participation.
How to help: Schools and nonprofits can inquire about local participation; donors and sponsors can help fund student access, supplies, and program coordination.
Practical Encouragement Students Can Use
MentorBoost Kits are designed to extend encouragement beyond a single event with useful supplies, reflection prompts, and conversation starters that support confidence, belonging, and next-step planning.
Status: Kit pathway available for sponsorship, build-day planning, and evidence-backed refinement.
How to help: Sponsor kit supplies, host a build day, or help connect kits to approved student-serving partners.
Volunteer Mentors From the Cougar Community
WSU students, alumni, and Cougar-connected volunteers can express interest in supporting students through mentoring conversations, Camp Coug activities, Resource Hub guidance, and follow-up encouragement.
Status: Volunteer interest and onboarding pathway.
Important: Mentors serve as volunteers and complete required screening, onboarding, and site-specific safety steps before youth contact.
Youth Resources Available Now
The Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub gives students and supporters practical guidance on confidence, belonging, service, leadership, teamwork, and mentoring conversations.
Start here: Use the resources now, then reach out when you are ready to donate, mentor, refer interest, partner, or sponsor.
Choose Your Program Path
Choose the path that fits your role. Donate through the Win-Win campaign, express mentor interest, explore youth resources, or start a site-by-site partner or sponsor conversation.
Donate
Fund Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentor support, and youth resources through Believe in Me. Gifts may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Become a Mentor
WSU students, alumni, and Cougar-connected volunteers can express interest in mentoring. Mentors complete required onboarding before youth contact.
Partner or Sponsor
Schools, nonprofits, sponsors, and donors can start a site-by-site conversation about Camp Coug, kits, or local collaboration.
Contact Cougs 4 Kids
FAQs About Our Programs
Cougs 4 Kids focuses on Camp Coug, MentorBoost Kits, volunteer mentoring, and the Resource Hub. These paths help students connect with mentors, practical resources, and future-planning experiences.
Cougs 4 Kids serves Washington students and young people ages 13-18 through partner-referred and program-approved opportunities.
Camp Coug is a campus-based college and career exploration experience that introduces students to mentors, academic pathways, and future possibilities through Cougs 4 Kids.
MentorBoost Kits are practical support kits with supplies and conversation prompts that help students reflect, build confidence, and take useful next steps.
WSU students, alumni, and Cougar-connected volunteers can express interest in mentoring or supporting program activities. Volunteers complete required onboarding before youth contact.
Yes. Schools and nonprofits can inquire about Camp Coug, referral interest, mentoring pathways, or local collaboration. Local participation is confirmed site by site.
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.
Students and supporters can use the Cougs 4 Kids Resource Hub now at https://hub.cougs4kids.org for practical guidance on confidence, belonging, leadership, service, and mentoring conversations.
Adults and mentors complete required screening, onboarding, and site-specific safety steps before youth contact.
Donate through the Win-Win campaign, express mentor interest, open the Resource Hub, or contact Cougs 4 Kids about partnership and sponsorship.