We are so excited to announce that we will be hosting our first Statewide Youth Gathering!
Registration will open in late January.
When: Friday, April 11th (approximately 9am-3pm)
Where: Hulbert Outdoor Center in Fairlee, VT
Theme: A call to unity: the power of connections in activism
Conference Objectives:
Creating connection to unify Vermont social justice clubs
Sharing skills and resources for self-advocacy and making change in schools
Cultivating joy and energy for our work
Strengthening support systems and raising awareness
Accessibility: We will center accessibility. The space is wheelchair accessible. This will be a masked event. There will be a low sensory space. We’ll have food available for a range of dietary restrictions. We’ll ask about other accessibility needs in the registration form.
What To Expect:
Music, art, and fun
Youth-centered spaces
Affinity spaces for different identities
Spacious timing
Accessibility of space, language, food, childcare, and transportation
Youth and youth-adult led workshops
Apply to Lead a Workshop!
We will be accepting workshop proposals until Feb. 10th. We are looking for youth or youth-adult teams to lead workshops that are align with our theme of “a call to unity: the power of connections in activism” and support the objectives.