Grab The Torch

At Grab The Torch (GTT) we instill a basic principle in each student: the greater good is like a puzzle, and we all hold a piece of it. At our Institutes, each student is challenged to take a piece, no matter how big or small, and find his or her true passion. Without each GTT graduate’s full commitment to take action, the puzzle will never be complete. Our fundamental message is maintained throughout the week “give to give, not to get. Your lives will be enhanced by unconditional giving.” GTT Summer Institutes are currently held in four locations: Denver CO, Minneapolis/St. Paul MN, Boston MA and Freeport ME. Each week-long session is a full immersion into our core values: Leadership, Ethics, Empathy and Philanthropy. GTT staff and distinguished educators lead students through over 15 academic sessions emphasizing leadership and non-cognitive skills. Our exclusive servant learning curriculum challenges each participant to discover and reflect on his or her unique talents and passions to work toward a personal mission for the greater global good. Students also engage with at least 10 local speakers, including CEOs, entrepreneurs and visionaries from the corporate, non-profit, philanthropic and community engagement sectors. GTT combines this extensive, unique curriculum with the magical, bonding experience of summer camp.