May 21, 2008 - 5:56pm — YVLeah
Summit - FAQ
Who can attend the National Youth Venture Summit?
The National Youth Venture Summit is primarily designed for Youth Venture teams and the broader Youth Venture community, but is open to all young people age 12 and up, and adults who work with youth. Adult supervision will not be provided – minors (persons under 18 years of age) must attend with a chaperone.
What types of activities will take place at the Summit?
The National Summit will include exciting and interactive workshops on a variety of topics, and engaging group activities that will strengthen the network and community. A sampling of workshop ideas and activities includes:
Skill-Building
- Going Legit: Incorporating Your Venture as a 501C3
- Show Me the Money: Effective Fundraising Techniques and Strategies
- Quote Me on That: Working With Media
Knowledge-Sharing
- Highlights of YV Initiatives and Contests
- Leveraging Technology to Build the Venture Community
- Being an Effective Ally for a Youth Venture
- Icebreakers
- Youth Talent Show
- Issue-Focused Caucuses
Will there be any free time for sightseeing?
The Summit schedule is quite full, but there will be a brief opportunity for attendees to visit some of Washington D.C.’s attractions, such as the national monuments and memorials.
What does registration cost?
Registration Rates:
- $200 for Venture team members and youth
- $300 for adults, team allies, and chaperones
What is included in the registration fee?
Registration includes all meals beginning with dinner on Thursday July 17 and ending with lunch on Sunday, July 20, and three nights of housing, as well as admittance at all summit events.
All youth will be housed in double occupancy dorm rooms. Adult allies and chaperones will be housed in single occupancy rooms.
