The Civics & Conservation Summit brings 20 youth leaders to our state capital for a week of high-impact, fun, and adrenaline-pumping civic engagement lessons. During this event, youth will learn: how to talk with the media, how to communicate with elected officials, how to read a bill, and how to impact decisions our leaders make about our environment and our lives. We also include sessions on the tribal resolution process, environmental justice, and defining sources of power and influence. The training ends with youth-led visits to state legislators to discuss environmental concerns and interests. This is a life-changing training that will give teens skills they can use in any arena.
Have you been accepted to the 2012 Civics & Conservation Summit? Just three steps left before you’re on your way to Juneau:
1. Register (& pay your $100 tuition fee) online before Friday, February 3rd.
2. Read the 2012 CCS Registration Information for Summit logistics.
3. Download the Permission Forms that must be submitted with the $100 registration fee.
Please contact Claire(at)ayea(dot)org with any questions!
When:
Monday, March 19 – Friday, March 23, 2012
Who:
Alaska teens from urban and rural communities who are interested in environmental issues and want to learn more about the political process. They do not have to have past experience with AYEA to apply for the Civics Summit! All they need is interest and an open mind! We encourage 2-3 youth per community to apply to create a local peer network after the event. Up to twenty youth may be accepted.
Where:
The Civics Summit will take place in downtown Juneau, our state’s capital city. We will stay at the Juneau International Youth Hostel and conduct our sessions at St. Ann’s Cathedral of the Nativity.
Cost:
The tuition is $100 for the 4½ day training. This includes all housing, meals, transportation from Juneau’s airport, training materials, equipment, and staff instruction!
DOWNLOAD the 2011 Civics & Conservation Summit Report
