Our Youth Documentary is designed for ages 12 and up and profiles nine youth sharing about their Captains and Poets. These inspiring reflections show us the power of discovering the Leader Within and how it empowers self-awareness, self-leadership, connection, resilience, agency, and leadership in a complex world.
It is also a worthwhile watch for adults as well to reflect back on their youth and their own identity formation. Imagine if you had received this message when you were that age…
Our Animation Video is designed for ages 5 to 11 and is mirrored in the accompanying Picture Book. It is also a worthwhile watch for youth and adults to reflect back on their younger selves and to understand their younger Captain and Poet in simple and relatable terms.
We can all remember those moments as children where we started to embark on the journey of self-awareness. Imagine if you had received this message when you were that age…
“Everyone is born as a Captain and a Poet, you just need to know that and learn how to use both.”
Student - Grade 5
“I wish I knew about Captains & Poets when I was younger with all I was going through.”
Student - Grade 11
“Captains & Poets has taught me that leadership is a truly multifaceted thing”
Student - Grade 12
“I think it will be healthy if I can allow my Poet more time in the limelight.”
Student - Grade 11
“The Poet is my abilities and the Captain is my courage to share them.”
Student - Grade 6
"When you are true to yourself, you make a more selfless impact on those around you."
Student
"Being your best self can help influence your own mental health & help other people."
Student - Grade 12
"When you are authentic to yourself, you have more time for others."
Student - Grade 11
"We need to harness our inner Captain to help us talk about your feelings"
Student - Grade 7
"Everyone's Captain and Poet is different, and they connect to them in different ways."
Student - Grade 11
"When I first learned about my Poet I felt so strong."
Student - Grade 7
"Captains & Poets teachers SEL in a way that enables you to apply it immediately to yourself and the real world in a meaningful and engaging way."
Student Age 16
"Captain and Poet will be internalized and super real in my life. They are a combining function and not two separate entities."
Student - Grade 12
"Captains & Poets teachers you how to find your inner voice and inner leader to make decisions."
Student
"I didn't realize how much I have in common with everyone. It makes me feel like I fit."
Grade 7 Student