The AnBryce Foundation offers a continuum of programs that support young people from elementary school through college and beyond. Our programs are designed to cultivate curiosity, resilience, leadership, and service.
Mission Statement: To promote social change by building a community of global citizens through education, career, cultural, and leadership opportunities to youth facing resource barriers.
The AnBryce Foundation was founded.
Camp Dogwood Summer Academy launched with two, two-week overnight sessions for campers ages 5-16.
A Counselor-in-Training (CIT) week was added to develop future camp leaders.
The AnBryce Law Scholars program launched at NYU Law with one scholar.
The Barn and stage were built for staff housing and performances.
Camp expanded through Native American and Hispanic outreach partnerships, added a one-week first-time camper session, and partnered with Camp Friendship and Legacy International.
A fourth camp session was added, and Rafiq Kalam-Id-Din became Executive Director.
The NYU AnBryce Law Scholars program expanded to an entering class of four scholars.
The Rites of Passage (ROP) program launched.
The Sycamore building opened, and the Saturday Institute was established as an off-season mentoring and camper pipeline program.
The Brenda Pillors Summer Internship Program began, placing high school campers in four- to six-week internships across major public and cultural institutions.
The Undergraduate AnBryce Scholars Program launched at NYU, providing full tuition assistance to three students per year.
The Undergraduate AnBryce Scholars Program expanded to the University of Notre Dame with added mentoring support.
A four-day Shenandoah backpacking trip was added to the ROP program.
Staff Training Enrichment Program (STEP) expanded to an advanced level for ROP graduates, and the Foundation's first Strategic Plan study began.
A new 25-meter pool opened, and STEP expanded into a three-tiered leadership program.
Saturday Institute launched a hybrid onsite and online learning model.
Year 1: Dream, Design, Do.
Students imagine bold futures, design creative solutions, and take action through hands-on projects.
Year 2: The Power of I Can
Students build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of agency as they learn to trust their abilities and lead with purpose.
Together, both years help students see themselves as creators of their own futures with skills and confidence to make their ideas real.
AnBryce's impact rests on the dedication and expertise of its leaders.
Leads the foundation with strategic vision and inclusive leadership: previously served as Director of Programs and inaugural director of Break Through Tech DC, propelling underrepresented women into tech careers.
Offers more than 30 years of youth development and outdoor education expertise, focusing on fostering inclusive environments and building life skills, particularly for young men of color.
A former camper who brings nearly ten years of camp and outdoor recreation experience; holds a degree in hospitality management and is passionate about creating memorable camp experiences.
The Education Director role is to be filled soon.
Governed by a committed Board of Trustees, chaired by founders Beatrice and Anthony Welters. The Board and Advisory Council (co-chaired by Allison Eisen and Kirk Wilson) provide expertise and advocacy to ensure programs remain mission-focused and responsive.
A former U.S. ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago and serves on boards, including those of the Brookings Institution and the Perlmutter Cancer Center, and the American Camp Association from 2018-2022.
A successful entrepreneur and healthcare executive; he founded AmeriChoice and later served as Executive Vice President at United Health Group.
Beatrice and Anthony Welters bring extraordinary experience and commitment to the foundation. Both are recipients of the Woodrow Wilson Award for public service and actively support education and health equity initiatives. Their leadership and generosity continue to guide AnBryce's work. Their sons, Bryant and Andrew Welters, are board members and are ready to continue the legacy of AnBryce's mission.
