Elevate Youth Summit

Prevent Coalition is a group of volunteers and leaders across Southwest Washington who work towards building resiliency and preventing youth substance misuse.

We, along with several local partners and coalitions, are hosting an annual Elevate Youth Summit on Thursday May 30, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

We welcome prevention clubs, youth groups, teens and classes to join us in this youth gathering about empowerment, wellness, substance use prevention and more.

• When: Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 9:30 – 2:30 p.m
• Where: In-Person - Water Resource Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661
• Contact: Email preventcoalition@esd112.org

• Agenda (draft for travel approvals) Click here to download
• Registration: Click here to register
• Permission Slip: We have an ESD copy located here, or you can send us a copy of your own permission slip you already are using for your school/organization. As long as we have a copy before the event, we're fine to use yours in place of ours.
• Event Website: Click here to visit event website
• Flyer: Click here to download

By the end of this day-long event, participants will have:

• Created a space to form meaningful connections with other caring youth,
• Felt empowered as an agent of change and a leader in their community,
• Engaged in a variety of activities and content relevant to prevention, wellness, and youth leadership.

Thursday May 30, 2024

• 9:30 a.m. -10 a.m. Registration Open
• 10 - 10:20 a.m. Welcome & Connection Activity
• Sign In & Welcome
• Introductions and Agenda Overview
• Ice Breaker & Debrief
• 10:20 - 10:50 a.m. Building Leadership Identity & Reflection
• Silent Leadership Activity
• Debrief
• 10:50 - 11:30 a.m. Building Human Community
• Information on Substance Use Disorder
• Overview of Community Building
• Youth Team Breakout Activity
• 11:30 - 1 p.m. Catered lunch break, on site
• 1 - 1:30 p.m. "The Outsider" Activity & Reflection
• Team Building Activity
• Debrief
• 1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Skills for Connection
• Discussing & Practicing Communication Skills
• Overview of Meaningful Connections
• Debrief & Share
• 2:20 - 2:30 p.m. Conclude & What's Next?
• Connection & Health
• Community Change
• Looking Back & Going Forward

Approach:

• This is an in-person training event designed for Middle School-aged youth. High school students are welcomed to join and can support younger participants through mentorship and leading breakout activities
• Training sessions will be facilitated by the keynote and youth leaders from the local area.
• Sessions will be interactive and engaging, combining large group work with breakout activities.
• Lunch is provided and catered on-site during the break
• Certificates provided upon request

Core Topics:

• Youth Leadership Development
• What is "community" and how can it be created by youth?
• Substance Use Disorder 101
• Inclusion
• Communication Skills & Building Connections

The statewide Rural Network is a gathering of rural people who support youth in their journey to whole health. We convene monthly to plan projects, train, share best practices with one another from the field and collaborate across our geographical boundaries.

Email: preventcoalition@esd112.org
Website: www.PreventCoalition.org/rural
Location: 2500 NE 65th Ave., Vancouver, WA, USA
Phone: 360-952-3457
Facebook: Facebook.com/PreventCoalition
Twitter: @supportyouthnow