AYA News

Scottsdale, AZ — Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA) is proud to announce they received a grant from the Burton Family Foundation in support of AYA’s Spring Break Innovation Camp. In addition to this generous investment, the Burton Family Foundation will serve as an Aspiration Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to empowering youth through education and opportunity.

AYA’s Spring Break Innovation Camp provides students with hands-on learning experiences focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. The camp equips young people, many from Title I schools, with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to envision and build a successful future.

“This investment from the Burton Family Foundation directly expands what is possible for our students,” said Bridget Costello, Executive Director of Aspiring Youth Academy. “Their support allows us to create meaningful, immersive learning experiences that help young people see themselves as capable leaders, problem-solvers, and future innovators. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and belief in our mission.”

The Burton Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting initiatives that strengthen communities and create long-term, positive impact. Through strategic philanthropy, the Foundation invests in organizations that promote education, youth development, and opportunities that help individuals and families thrive.

“As an Aspiration Sponsor, the Burton Family Foundation is helping ensure that students have access to high-quality programming that inspires ambition, builds practical skills, and opens doors to future success,” Costello added.

Aspiring Youth Academy partners with schools, community organizations, and philanthropic leaders to deliver programs that empower students to aspire, achieve, and lead. The Spring Break Innovation Camp is one of several initiatives designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and prepare students for life beyond the classroom.

For more information about Aspiring Youth Academy and its programs, visit www.aspiringyouth.org.