Our Responses to Recent World Events
Inno's Open Letters
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Dear Friends,
Hello! We want to take a moment today to update the Inno community about our plans for 2023. The 2023 Inno Summer Institute will be held in person this year at Concodria University in Ann Arbor! Our team has been hard at work preparing a new set of exciting curricula to share with you this July. Registration will open March 1st, and all families that register before May 1st will receive a $50 early bird discount on tuition!
This year's camp dates will be:
Additionally, we understand that COVID-19 cases remain a concern in our community. As such, we find it of pressing importance that we maintain transparency about our plans for mitigating the risk of transmission at camp this year. The safety of our campers, families, and counselors will remain our top priority, and we will evaluate the pandemic situation periodically as July approaches to determine the level of safety rigor necessary. Our decisions will always be informed by CDC, state, and local guidelines for group activity, and if cases remain high as we move into the summer, we will employ the same safety protocol used in previous years. Under these guidelines, we were able to effectively hold our 2021 and 2022 camps in-person with no illnesses among campers or counselors.
Please fill out our contact form, if you have any questions or concerns. We are always happy to help and will get back to you as soon as possible. We are truly grateful for everyone in the community who makes our work possible—thank you for your continued support in our mission to make learning fun and accessible! We are so excited for another summer of exploration and growth, and we hope to see you in July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Dear Friends,
Hello! We want to take a moment today to update the Inno community about our plans for 2023. The 2023 Inno Summer Institute will be held in person this year at Concodria University in Ann Arbor! Our team has been hard at work preparing a new set of exciting curricula to share with you this July. Registration will open March 1st, and all families that register before May 1st will receive a $50 early bird discount on tuition!
This year's camp dates will be:
- Induction Day: Saturday, July 8th, 1-3pm
- Week One: Monday, July 10th - Friday, July 14th, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Week Two: Monday, July 17th - Friday, July 21th, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Additionally, we understand that COVID-19 cases remain a concern in our community. As such, we find it of pressing importance that we maintain transparency about our plans for mitigating the risk of transmission at camp this year. The safety of our campers, families, and counselors will remain our top priority, and we will evaluate the pandemic situation periodically as July approaches to determine the level of safety rigor necessary. Our decisions will always be informed by CDC, state, and local guidelines for group activity, and if cases remain high as we move into the summer, we will employ the same safety protocol used in previous years. Under these guidelines, we were able to effectively hold our 2021 and 2022 camps in-person with no illnesses among campers or counselors.
Please fill out our contact form, if you have any questions or concerns. We are always happy to help and will get back to you as soon as possible. We are truly grateful for everyone in the community who makes our work possible—thank you for your continued support in our mission to make learning fun and accessible! We are so excited for another summer of exploration and growth, and we hope to see you in July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Dear Friends,
With positive case trends and promising vaccination programs emerging in the new year, we are optimistic for a summer of rebuilding and growth. As of now, we plan to hold camp at Concordia University on July 12 - 16 and 19 - 23.
In order to achieve our vision for 2021, our team is diligently preparing a new roster of engaging, flexible curricula that can be delivered in a COVID-19 conscious version of camp. We will be adhering to a comprehensive set of safety guidelines, so we can deliver a high quality camp experience under a range of circumstances while matching local, state, and federal guidelines every step of the way.
While we will strive to provide our summer program in a fun, engaging manner, the safety and health of our community, including our campers, their families, and our team members will continue to be our number one priority. In the unfortunate event that we must cancel camp due to the pandemic situation, we will fully refund all student tuition. Final notice on whether camp will occur will be communicated by May 2021.
If you have any questions and concerns, we are happy to help address them! Please fill out our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are incredibly thankful for your continued support, and we are determined to continue making a positive impact in our community, together. Take care, stay safe, and we hope to see you at camp this July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Dear Friends,
With positive case trends and promising vaccination programs emerging in the new year, we are optimistic for a summer of rebuilding and growth. As of now, we plan to hold camp at Concordia University on July 12 - 16 and 19 - 23.
In order to achieve our vision for 2021, our team is diligently preparing a new roster of engaging, flexible curricula that can be delivered in a COVID-19 conscious version of camp. We will be adhering to a comprehensive set of safety guidelines, so we can deliver a high quality camp experience under a range of circumstances while matching local, state, and federal guidelines every step of the way.
While we will strive to provide our summer program in a fun, engaging manner, the safety and health of our community, including our campers, their families, and our team members will continue to be our number one priority. In the unfortunate event that we must cancel camp due to the pandemic situation, we will fully refund all student tuition. Final notice on whether camp will occur will be communicated by May 2021.
If you have any questions and concerns, we are happy to help address them! Please fill out our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We are incredibly thankful for your continued support, and we are determined to continue making a positive impact in our community, together. Take care, stay safe, and we hope to see you at camp this July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Friday, July 10, 2020
Dear Friends,
Let’s cut straight to the chase. Inno functions under the mentality that everyone is worthy of dignity and respect, and it is heartbreaking that there are still people in this country who discriminate against others on the basis of the color of their skin, a bleak reality the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd have exemplified. This is unacceptable. Human dignity and respect are values every person should uphold, and we expect no less from our team members.
We want you all to know that we hear you, we support you, and we believe in you. Education should be accessible and equitable for everyone, and Inno fully stands behind this concept. No matter your background - your race, gender identity, religious beliefs, age, culture, or sexual orientation - we believe in your potential to succeed and find passion in what you do. The diversity we have within our team and in our campers makes the Inno experience just that much more meaningful and drives us to view our work from multifaceted perspectives. It is integral in the way we operate, and we would not be the same organization without the medley of experiences our team members bring to the table.
As we continue to plan for the future, Inno will strive to build an increasingly diverse team with members who will incorporate their unique backgrounds into our curriculum. We will also work towards extending our reach beyond the Ann Arbor community. Ultimately, we hope to inspire as many people as possible through our work, and connecting with peers from all tastes and walks of life is a journey we are excited to continue.
Please feel free to reach out to any member of the Inno Education leadership team if you have questions or comments or if we can provide support in any way. Working together, we have full confidence that we can create a more educated, just, and respectful world.
Yours Truly,
Elizabeth Li and Maya Baveja
CEO and COO of Inno Education
Dear Friends,
Let’s cut straight to the chase. Inno functions under the mentality that everyone is worthy of dignity and respect, and it is heartbreaking that there are still people in this country who discriminate against others on the basis of the color of their skin, a bleak reality the recent deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd have exemplified. This is unacceptable. Human dignity and respect are values every person should uphold, and we expect no less from our team members.
We want you all to know that we hear you, we support you, and we believe in you. Education should be accessible and equitable for everyone, and Inno fully stands behind this concept. No matter your background - your race, gender identity, religious beliefs, age, culture, or sexual orientation - we believe in your potential to succeed and find passion in what you do. The diversity we have within our team and in our campers makes the Inno experience just that much more meaningful and drives us to view our work from multifaceted perspectives. It is integral in the way we operate, and we would not be the same organization without the medley of experiences our team members bring to the table.
As we continue to plan for the future, Inno will strive to build an increasingly diverse team with members who will incorporate their unique backgrounds into our curriculum. We will also work towards extending our reach beyond the Ann Arbor community. Ultimately, we hope to inspire as many people as possible through our work, and connecting with peers from all tastes and walks of life is a journey we are excited to continue.
Please feel free to reach out to any member of the Inno Education leadership team if you have questions or comments or if we can provide support in any way. Working together, we have full confidence that we can create a more educated, just, and respectful world.
Yours Truly,
Elizabeth Li and Maya Baveja
CEO and COO of Inno Education
Saturday, May 30, 2020
Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Inno will not be hosting camp this year. This is very disappointing and saddening news, but cancelling camp is the safest and most responsible route for our team to take. Parents, we are currently in the process of setting up full refunds for tuition; we greatly appreciate your patience.
With that being said, Inno will still be holding virtual activities over the summer. In lieu of hosting camp, our team is planning to produce fun, online content on our YouTube channel! Our channel will be a mix of educational, Ted-Ed style videos and relaxed videos on school advice, self-improvement, and other related topics. Make sure to stay updated with our progress on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to see our videos as they come out!
Thank you so much for putting your faith in our organization, our camp, and our mission. Your support means the world to us, and we sincerely hope you will be able to join us for camp next summer (assuming the world goes back to normal). Take care, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce Inno will not be hosting camp this year. This is very disappointing and saddening news, but cancelling camp is the safest and most responsible route for our team to take. Parents, we are currently in the process of setting up full refunds for tuition; we greatly appreciate your patience.
With that being said, Inno will still be holding virtual activities over the summer. In lieu of hosting camp, our team is planning to produce fun, online content on our YouTube channel! Our channel will be a mix of educational, Ted-Ed style videos and relaxed videos on school advice, self-improvement, and other related topics. Make sure to stay updated with our progress on Instagram and Facebook, and subscribe to see our videos as they come out!
Thank you so much for putting your faith in our organization, our camp, and our mission. Your support means the world to us, and we sincerely hope you will be able to join us for camp next summer (assuming the world goes back to normal). Take care, stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Dear Friends,
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, we wanted to share how the Inno Team and our partners are planning to navigate this difficult situation. The safety and health of our community, including our campers, their families, and our team members, are of the utmost importance to us.
As of now, we still plan to hold camp at Washtenaw Community College from July 20-24 and July 27-31. We are optimistic that the coronavirus outbreak will die down by then, and our team is diligently continuing preparations for our exciting new curriculum. In the unfortunate event that we will need to cancel camp, we will make sure to fully refund all student tuition. We hope to give final notice on whether camp will occur by the beginning of July 2020.
If you have any concerns or questions, we are always happy to help! Please fill out our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your trust in our team and our mission, and we wish you all the best during this time. Stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you at camp in July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team
Dear Friends,
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, we wanted to share how the Inno Team and our partners are planning to navigate this difficult situation. The safety and health of our community, including our campers, their families, and our team members, are of the utmost importance to us.
As of now, we still plan to hold camp at Washtenaw Community College from July 20-24 and July 27-31. We are optimistic that the coronavirus outbreak will die down by then, and our team is diligently continuing preparations for our exciting new curriculum. In the unfortunate event that we will need to cancel camp, we will make sure to fully refund all student tuition. We hope to give final notice on whether camp will occur by the beginning of July 2020.
If you have any concerns or questions, we are always happy to help! Please fill out our contact form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your trust in our team and our mission, and we wish you all the best during this time. Stay safe and healthy, and we hope to see you at camp in July!
Yours Truly,
The Inno Team