Coalition for Alternatives to Militarism in Our Schools

The Coalition for Alternatives to Militarism in Our Schools, or "CAMS," informs and educates the public, especially students, parents, and school personnel, about the growing militarization of our schools and creates and presents positive nonviolent alternatives to that trend.

In order to maintain its military presence around the world, the armed services continue to enlist young people. Since 9-11 and the No Child Left Behind Act, there has been an increasing military presence in our schools of military recruiters and programs targeting our youth, who often are led to believe they have no other options. CAMS seeks to offset that presence, asking students to think critically and question the statements made by the recruiters, and to offer positive life affirming alternatives.

 


Project Great Futures works to provide Southern California youth with information about alternatives to military enlistment. We look for and promote programs and services which support, affirm, and encourage young people to fulfill their dreams. Our goal is to support students to think critically, research the options, raise their expectations, and to empower students to make up their own minds about their future.

Youth have heard and even believed that"If you're not rich, your options after high school (or even college) are Wal-Mart, prison, or the military." Project Great Futures seeks to expose this myth for what it is and whom it benefits. It challenges young people to expect the most and the best in themselves, and supports them in the process of exploring the options. We've researched the opportunities in southern California. as well as some national and international programs, and found many excellent ones!

There are so many opportunities young people need to know about:
  • Opportunities for affordable, attainable education;
  • Opportunities to develop skills and interests leading to well-paid rewarding careers;
  • Opportunities to develop as leaders and activists to make their communities, and the world, a better place;
  • Opportunities to get help and guidance in figuring out who they are, how to handle problems and conflicts, and what they want out of life.
Project Great Futures is about getting information to as many young people as possible, to help them make informed, realistic decisions that will let them achieve their dreams and build great futures.
Web site: 
http://militaryfreeschools.org
Web site: 
http://projectgreatfutures.org
Director: 
Arlene Inouye
Contact Phone: 
+1.626.799.9118