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The 2005 National Youth Summit is for youth in
action who make a difference as well as
adults who work with, learn from and support America’s
dynamic young people. Join us as we explore youth
and public policy, youth and the economy, youth and
community service, and youth and creativity.
The NYS provides youth and adults
the opportunity to learn how young people from urban,
suburban and rural America are making a positive impact
in their communities. Each Summit includes skill-building
sessions, networking, and time to share ideas. Whether
it's interactive workshops, inspiring youth speakers,
an innovative art project, discussions with government
officials, networking during the "business-card"
swap, enjoying young musicians and entertainers, learning
about other youth projects and of course, meeting
new people...the National Youth Summit has it all!
Engaging and Energizing Speakers:
The National Youth Summit will feature some of the
best keynote speakers anywhere. Big names you'll recognize
- like Alma Powell, Chair of American's Promise: The
Alliance for Youth - and others you'll never forget.
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NYS
Cares & Shares: Bring quarters for
the NYS Cares & Shares coin drive,
and your vote will decide the organization that
receives all of the coins collected. |
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Gift of Art:
All attendees are asked to bring art supplies
to the Summit for Iraqi youth. Youth will assemble
"Gift of Art" packages, write notes
to Iraqi youth and prepare the boxes for shipment
during a youth service activity. Please bring
art supplies! |
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Networking Opportunities:
Participants will be given Summit business
cards to keep track of new friends and connections. |
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Youth Entertainment:
Karaoke; a DJ; movies; poetry café; Positive
Vibrations Youth Steel Orchestra; Eric
Anderson, illusionist and motivational speaker;
singers from the Dallas
Showcase Singers Association; Youth Jazz Ensemble;
and more. |
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Presidential
Volunteer Service Awards: Young people who
have volunteered and made a difference in the
lives of others will be recognized for their commitment.
Youth will be able to go online at the Summit
to create a new Record of Service, or continue
tracking their volunteer time and experiences. |
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All-Youth Art
Project: This huge, one-of-a-kind activity
allows youth from all over the country to get
to know one another while they create Summit artwork! |
Don't
Miss Out - Register Today!
The National Youth Summit (NYS) brings
together youth and adults from across the country
to celebrate the strengths and accomplishments of
America’s young people. Starting with the first
Summit in 2002, the event has been hosted by the Family
and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) of the Administration
for Children and Families (ACF). FYSB partners with
other federal agencies and welcomes the participation
of national youth organizations at each Summit. In
addition, FYSB is joined by a dynamic group of young
people who serve on the National Youth Summit's Youth
Council. Youth Council members come from all across
America and play a major role in planning, developing
content, and implementing the Summit.
Download
a Summit brochure (PDF)
Reports on Past
Summits
Learn more about the National
Youth Summit in reports from the past two years:
2004 Summit Report: "Youth
Leadership in America's Communities"
PDF
format
2003 Summit Report: "Building
on the Strengths of America's Youth"
PDF
format
HTML
format
Questions?
Call the National Clearinghouse on Families &
Youth at (301) 608-8098 or email summit@ncfy.com. |
Mrs.
Laura Bush will serve as the Honorary Chairperson of
the 2005 National Youth Summit. 