The City of Salem is partnering with Marion County Health and Human Services to offer a free, one-day high school summit for all teens in Marion and Polk counties.
An annual project, this year the event is going virtual and is open to teens from throughout the Mid-Willamette Valley.
“ILEAD Youth Summit is a totally free one-day high school event connecting teens, inspiring change, and eating donuts,” City of Salem Youth Development Coordinator Laurie Shaw Casarez told Our Town.
“ILEAD is online via Zoom and open to youth in the Mid-Willamette Valley.”
The summit is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Teens who register can receive a “welcome packet swag” and a free T-shirt. The first first 50 receive a “Happy Vibes Box” too.
Participants can select from workshops that include: Self Care, Mental Health, Adulting Prep, Personal Development, and Leadership.
Event organizers promise active challenges, games and breaks throughout the day, a Rock-Paper-Scissors tourney, prizes and more. After the virtual event there will be a live lounge with DJ, plus prizes and surprises.
For information or to register go to: www.cityofsalem.net/ileadsummit or Facebook: facebook.com/ileadoregon or Instagram @ileadyouthsummit.
“We’re going virtual with sunshine vibes as we connect, sound off, dive deep, laugh our faces off, and take the next step as a leader and adult in this world,” Casarez shared.
