On April 30th and May 1st, 2010 Special Olympics Arizona will host Arizona's first Youth Activation Summit during the Special Olympics Arizona Summer Games at Mesa Community College. This interactive, youth-led event will include information on:
·Youth Activation in the community – how to make a difference in your school
·Unified Sports® programs – play on sports teams alongside SOAZ athletes
·Involvement in Special Olympics Arizona – connect beyond the competitions
·Summer Games competitions – see the SOAZ athletes in action
·Opening Ceremonies – this is where the party starts
Your high school is invited to send up to five people to the Youth Activation Summit:
·One or two student leaders
·One or two Life Skills or SPED student with intellectual disabilities (does not have to be a current Special Olympics athlete)
·One Teacher or Advisor
There is no cost to attend the Youth Activation Summit and dinner will be provided on Friday evening. The Summit starts at 2:30 on Friday, April 30th and continues through Opening Ceremonies until 9:00 pm. Saturday we will meet from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
