TomTod Ideas

Because middle schoolers matter.

TomTod Ideas is a dream incubator for middle school students that helps their imaginations hatch into realities that impact their own communities. Through a variety of immersive mentoring experiences, ranging from 1 week to 18 months, TomTod partners with middle school students to implement their ideas for the common good.

06/11/2026

💥 Last-minute update: A few spots just opened up for NEXT WEEK!

Camp What If: Canton is back at the Bulldog Activity Center, and it’s the ultimate lab for your wildest ideas. If you live in Canton and just finished 5th–8th grade, this is your zone to dream big, play hard, and create real solutions for our city.

🚀 When: June 15–18 & June 22–24 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

💸 Cost: 100% FREE!

Register at: https://form.jotform.com/260635389822162

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