Adventures Of The Mind

-Murray Gell-Mann, 1969 Nobel Laureate in Physics

"Adventures of the Mind is like Davos or TED,
but with outstanding high school students."

From 2003 to 2015, Adventures of the Mind brought together exceptional high school students and accomplished mentors for an immersive mentoring experience unlike any other. Over more than a decade, students explored ideas, careers, leadership, and purpose through direct access to leaders in science, arts, business, and public service.

Today, Adventures of the Mind continues its mission by supporting its alumni community and sharing the wisdom of its mentors to guide high school students everywhere.

Legacy by the Numbers

Impact Over a Decade +

1,000+ students mentored

200+ remarkable mentors

Alumni thriving across disciplines and leadership paths

Our Continued Mission

Adventures of the Mind no longer hosts residential mentoring camps, but the mission lives on. Through our alumni community and curated resources, we help:

Alumni stay connected, share wisdom, and mentor others
High school students access guidance on academic choices, career paths, personal development, and more

Explore mentor insights, success resources, and alumni stories below.

Adventures of the Mind (2003–2015)

For more than a decade, Adventures of the Mind brought together exceptionally talented high school students with accomplished adults in achievement-focused mentoring summits. During its active years, the program offered students rare opportunities to explore their potential, engage with leaders in diverse fields, and build lifelong intellectual connections and friendships.

Our New Focus

While the camp itself concluded its active years, our mission continues through ongoing support for alumni and through offering guidance and resources to high school students pursuing personal and academic success.

Our Legacy

Over 1,000 students participated in Adventures camps, and more than 200 mentors shared their insight, stories, and guidance. The program stoked intellectual curiosity and broadened horizons for ambitious youth at a critical stage of their lives.