About ICAN

Issues Concerning Adolescents of Nevada (I.C.A.N.) is a Nevada-based nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) corporation. I.C.A.N. is led by experienced adults who bring decades of expertise in drug and alcohol abuse prevention, as well as in addressing other challenges that impact teens’ ability to make informed choices. Many of these leaders once participated in similar youth programs themselves, creating a lasting legacy of mentorship and community leadership.

Leadership Camp, our largest activity of the year, provides a curriculum that teaches smart life choices through leadership training to youth ages 11 to 17. The skills learned and the friendships made during camp are carried over into monthly youth meetings during the school year to reiterate the message and keep youth on track for a positive future.

Vision

I.C.A.N. is a youth mentorship organization focused on substance abuse prevention and mitigating risky behaviors through positive youth interaction and peer leadership development.

Mission

I.C.A.N. equips and empowers tomorrow’s leaders to be self-reliant, inspirational peers, and community role models through mentorship and leadership development.
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    SPECIAL PROGRAMS:

    Youth ages 12 to 18, including previous camp participants and youth staff, are invited to join I.C.A.N.’s performance group to help share the organization’s message through the fine arts and performance media. Most of the skits, monologues, and poems are written and performed by youth—both past and present—addressing real-life issues with a mix of seriousness and humor. By centering youth voices, the group remains in tune with current trends and the issues that matter most to today’s teens.

    The performance group also serves as the core of the Drug-Free Variety Show at Leadership Camp. To participate, members must be registered for and attending camp during the current year.

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