THE CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM PRESENTS:
YOUTH SYMPOSIUM “FINDING OUR BRAVE"!!!
The “FINDING OUR BRAVE" YouthSymposium is an exciting day camp designed for the military youth of today. Guard teens will have fun participating in high/low ropes teambuilding challenges, hear from an amazing motivational speaker, and discussing military-related topics. Exhilarating activities, military teen workshops, and dynamic motivational trainers will equip military teens to be resilient leaders in their everyday lives.
Dates & Times:
Saturday, August 4th, 2018
Start Time: 7:00am
End Time: 6:00pm
Location: 11206 Lexington Drive Bldg 244, Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
FUN FACTS about the YouthSymposium:
*Military teen workshops will proclaim the lifestyle of a military kid
*Resilience Trainers will give teens new tools to deal with life’s challenges
*Expand teamwork skills through rope course challenges and outdoor survivor trainings
*Teens establish camaraderie with other guard teens
IMPORTANT EVENT DETAILS:
This event is 100% FREE. Lunch is provided
FAQs
*Can anyone participate in the YouthSymposium? No. Only dependents of California National Guard service-members are eligible to attend. Youth must be a dependent of a California National Guard Service-Member in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
*What is the cost for the symposium? No Cost. The symposium is FREE; dependents must be properly registered through Eventzilla.net
*What is the age requirement? Youth participants must be between the ages of 11-17.5 years old; Volunteers must be 18+ years.
*What happens after my youth is registered? After the Child & Youth Program has processed your youth's registration, parents will be emailed an Event Permission Form, which contains necessary forms and information that must be completed for the youth to attend the symposium. If the Event Permission Form is not completed & returned to the Child & Youth Program, your youth will NOT be permitted to attend.
*When does registration end? Registration closes when ALL spaces for the symposium are filled, or Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 —whichever comes first. Registration for teen participants & volunteers is currently OPEN. There are limited spaces, so teens and volunteers should register ASAP.
What Can/Can't I bring to the event?
Items to bring: Closed-toe shoes, sunblock, weather appropriate clothing, required prescribed medications, enthusiasm, a positive attitude to learn and have fun.
Items to leave at home: Electronics (computers, iPads, etc.), weapons, drugs, and illegal items.
Is there a Waitlist? Yes. Registrants will automatically be added to the waitlist when the maximum amount of registrants is reached. You will be contacted via email as space becomes available due to cancellations and drop-outs. The email provided in your registration will be used to contact you, so please ensure the information is up to date.
Are volunteers accepted? Yes! Volunteers are gladly accepted after completing a favorable background check. All food & transportation is reimbursed after submitting travel voucher upon the symposium’s completion. To be a volunteer, contact Shavon Parker at Shavon.parker.ctr@mail.mil or 559-347-5818.
Who can I contact with questions or concerns about the symposium?
Contact your regional Child & Youth Program Coordinator.
Shavon Parker @ shavon.r.parker.ctr@mail.mil || 559-347-5818
Alfred Sun @ alfred.sun.ctr@mail.mil || 626-633-8199
