YOUTH GOT THIS!

2024

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What to Expect
Last Year
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Join us for Youth Got This 2024!

The Regional Youth Got This Summit was created to help give youth the power to confidently be themselves, share their voices, make a difference, and make the right choices.

The goal of the summit is to provide a safe, fun, and positive environment in which youth can discover their own personal leadership strengths.  This youth summit is an opportunity for youth across the five-county region to participate in teambuilding activities, learn communication skills, work to discover their leadership strengths, and build a mental library of healthy coping skills.

7th through 9th graders, join us from 8:30am – 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 17th at Camp Korey for the 2024 Youth Got This Summit!

This year, we will explore how to create and sustain healthy relationships, explore mental health coping skills, and discover leadership skills you can bring back to your own community.

Back by popular demand as our Youth Got This Summit facilitator is the incredible Solomon Masala from Source Consulting Group! Click here to learn more about Solomon.

Camp Korey

Our breathtaking facility for this year’s summit is the incomparable Camp Korey!

If you’re interested in attending, please contact your school or organization’s advisor to register. If you aren’t sure who your advisor is, feel free to email Olivia.Guelich@unitedgeneral.org to find out!

What to Expect

Make Memories

Make Friends

Make a Difference!

Join us at the Youth Got This Summit for a day packed with adventure, growth, and connection! Students will have the opportunity to meet youth across the five county region, participate in low ropes course teambuilding activities, and experience interactive learning sessions about leadership, healthy relationships, and conflict resolution. Come ready to take on fun challenges, grow as a leader and bring back tools to serve your community. See you there! 

What to Bring

Weather can be unpredictable in April. The day will involve lots of movement so dress appropriately for both indoor and outdoor semi-athletic activities. Below are some items we recommend students bring:

  • Removable layers that can keep you warm and dry
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Water bottles are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer
  • You may bring your phone but be prepared to put it away and be present
  • Any necessary medications or medical supplies
  • Snacks and lunch will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own food if you’d like, as long as they are peanut and tree-nut free

Meal Information

The Youth Got This Summit will include lunch and snacks provided at no cost to participants! Lunch will be a pizza and salad bar catered by the wonderful team at Camp Korey. Camp Korey is a peanut and tree nut free facility and will provide snack and meal options that accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy free diets.

If you have an allergy or dietary restriction not encompassed by the options above, please reach out to Olivia.Guelich@UnitedGeneral.org to ensure we make proper accommodations.

Agenda – Wednesday, April 17th 8:30am – 3:30pm

Time Activity
8:30-9:00 Arrival & Check In
9:00-9:05 Welcome: Youth Leaders
9:05-9:30 Energizing Interactive Info
9:30-9:45 Transition
9:45-10:45 Content Session – Healthy Relationships

  • Leadership Values
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Healthy Relationships
10:45-11:00 Break/Transition

  • Snacks
  • Photo Booth
11:00-12:00 Activity Rotations
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:45 Transition
12:45-2:45 Activity Rotations
2:45-3:00 Transition
3:00-3:20 Final Activity and Shout Outs
3:30 Departure

You will travel with your group to Camp Korey.

Transportation will be arranged by your advisor.  

Last Year

2023 Recap

The 2023 Youth Got This Summit left a lasting impression, empowering youth to embrace leadership and community engagement. Join us for another unforgettable experience at the upcoming 2024 Youth Got This Summit!

Summary & Outcomes

Last year’s Youth Got This Summit was a resounding success, bringing together 90 enthusiastic youth from middle and high schools across the North Sound region. The focal point of the summit was on the significance of self-care, healthy coping mechanisms, and their practical application in daily life.

Students were guided by interactive teambuilding exercises and captivating keynote sessions led by Vincent Perez from the Equity Institute and Alexander Cook from CADCA. Throughout these activities, students explored various leadership styles and learned how to harness skills to enact positive change.

The impact of the summit extended far beyond the event itself. After the summit:

  • 95% of students agreed they can recognize when they are feeling stressed or anxious.
  • 83% of students agreed they have qualities that make them a good leader.
  • 85% of students believe that they can make a positive difference in their community.

About the Funders

The Youth Got This Summit is made possible by United General District 304 serving as the lead coordinating agency. Funding is provided from the North Sound Region Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program, coordinated by Whatcom County Health and Community Services with funding from the Washington State Department of Health.