Our Mission

To foster appreciation for the importance of a global mindset.

Come On Out creates life-changing experiences for university students and recent graduates to teach abroad, for students to develop self-confidence and language skills, and for all to become global citizens and grow as individuals. By connecting diverse university students and young professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Japan, we provide meaningful experiences rooted in cultural connections, progressive mentalities, and worldly education. We want to allow aspiring teachers to achieve their goals of mentoring and teaching English abroad.

BRIAN NEUFUSS, FOUNDER OF COME ON OUT

“My passion is all things outdoors. Beyond creating language learning opportunities through Come On Out - Japan, Come On Out English and Come On Out eTEFL, I have had the joy of sharing my lifetime of outdoors experience with others through Come on Out Adventures. Going abroad changed my outlook on the world. I hope you, too, can have this experience through your summer with us.”

Jennifer Hua, 2026 Program Director

“Having been a Coach, a Leader and a member of Program Staff, I am thrilled to be returning for my 6th year with Global English Camp in the role of Program Director. I study law in Montreal, and some of my greatest joys are theatre, needlecrafts, and dragon boating. This program has helped shape my life mission, which is to improve the accessibility of bilingual education. I look forward to facilitating what I hope will be a similarly impactful experience for you all.”

Robert Vilkelis, 2026 Program Director Emeritus

“My life mission is to transform education. I am passionate about educational leadership, advocacy, and RuneScape – two things Global English Camp gave me the chance to develop, and one hobby that I can't shake. Since originally joining as a Coach in 2018, Come On Out – Japan has become a big part of that. I had the privilege of directing the program for three years, and I'm grateful to continue supporting it now! This program struck a chord with me years ago; I can’t wait to see what you get out of it, too.”