From Graduation Gown to Hiking Boots: Utah Mom and MSW Grad Launches Soulful Teen Adventure Camp
Mojo Village Empowers Teens to Unplug, Reflect, and Build Inner Strength Through Adventure Program for Teens
As cap-and-gown season arrives, most graduates are fielding job offers or planning their next step. But for Elizabeth Seeley, a soon-to-be Master of Social Work (MSW) graduate from the University of Utah and mother of three, post-grad life starts in the mountains—with a headlamp, a journal, and a vision.
This July, Seeley is co-launching Mojo Village, a four-day immersive summer camp for teens ages 14–18, designed to help them unplug, connect, and come alive. Nestled in Utah’s high-elevation Uinta Mountains, the camp offers paddleboarding, hiking, rock climbing, and late-night fireside talks—woven together with trauma-informed programming and soulful life coaching.
“Some of the biggest turning points in my life happened outside—feeling awe, connection, and just growing into myself. Usually in spaces with people who really saw me and let me slow down to hear my own inner compass,” says Seeley. “Mojo Village is about giving teens that same kind of space—to take a break from the pressure, find their people, and feel more like themselves again.”
Where Therapy Meets Adventure
The camp’s concept was born from Seeley’s years of volunteer work with youth support, combined with her graduate studies on mental health for teens. Her vision found a powerful partner in James Ure, a nationally known education innovator and founder of Williamsburg Learning. Together, the two bring decades of combined experience working with teens through therapy, alternative education, and outdoor adventure.
Teens don’t need to be fixed—they need to be seen, challenged, and invited to grow
“Teens don’t need to be fixed—they need to be seen, challenged, and invited to grow,” says Ure. “Mojo Village gives them a space to build inner strength and genuine community. It’s especially meaningful for families who don’t quite fit the traditional mold—whether they attend a charter or private school, or follow a different spiritual or political path. We offer a grounded, intentional alternative.”
Campers join peer-led pods guided by trained mentors (many of them therapists), take part in group challenges, guided solo reflection hikes, and engage in meaningful conversations about life, self-worth, and the path ahead.
Mojo Village Summer Camp
📍 Uinta Mountains, Utah
🗓️ July 30 – August 2
🎒 Ages 14–18
🔗 www.themojovillage.com
Spots are limited, and early registration is encouraged.
Elizabeth Seeley is a graduating MSW student from the University of Utah and a mother of three. She has over a decade of experience supporting teens through grief work and group facilitation and is deeply passionate about preventive mental health.
James Ure is the co-founder of Williamsburg Learning and Elevation Outdoors. A father of four, Ure is a nationally recognized leader in teen-centered curriculum and alternative education.
About Mojo Village:
Mojo Village is an immersive summer camp experience for teens ages 14–18 that blends high-adventure outdoor activities with meaningful emotional growth. Set in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, the camp is intentionally designed to help teens unplug from the noise of daily life, connect with peers, and explore who they truly are. Through a trauma-informed lens and mentorship from experienced facilitators, Mojo Village fosters confidence, creativity, and inner resilience. The program is especially impactful for families seeking purpose-driven experiences outside traditional structures, inviting teens to grow with courage, curiosity, and community.
Learn more at www.themojovillage.com.
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