BASTROP COUNTY

YOUTH
SUMMIT
2022

APRIL 19th| 8:15-2:00PM

Bastrop Convention Center

EVENT GOAL:

To convene the youth of Bastrop County to create positive change towards a more inclusive, fair and sustainable society. With the input and innovation of our youth, Bastrop County will be a more resilient community for all.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Inspire youth to become advocates for change in the schools and communities of Bastrop County
Increase youth’s capacity to become proactive leaders who break gender, racial and cultural barriers.
Integrate youth within county systems to guide policies that will affect the future
Empower youth through educational and leadership opportunities that will encourage them to achieve their highest goals and potential.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Youth of Bastrop County ages 14-18 or 9-12th grade. Representatives from all 4 local Independent School Districts (Bastrop Elgin, McDade and Smithville). Excused absence offered to students with Bastrop County.

AGENDA

Attendees will have the opportunity to choose their sessions. They can pick from the following tracks

Track A: Mental Health/Resilience/ Healthy Relationships

Track B: Adulting It 101

Track C: Inclusion/ Community Building

Track D: Leadership Development

Track E: Navigating Substance Use

All ideas are designed and guided by the input of Bastrop County youth.

Full Agenda TBA

SPEAKERS

Speaker details to come...

SPONSORS

There’s no better investment than in the youth of our communities. Parents invest time,
talent, and resources in their children. Taxpayers invest in schools.

It doesn’t have to stop there. Local community leaders are hosting the very first youth
summit for the teens of Bastrop County. You can be a part of this important investment
in our youth, offering your organization a platform to demonstrate leadership and
collaboration for improved well-being.

LINKED HERE is a sponsorship form and beyond your sponsorship, we welcome you to join
us by participating in the Bastrop County Youth Summit. We look forward to hearing
from you.

For more information about this event, please contact:

Priscilla Ruiz 512-733-4651 priscilla.k.ruiz@gmail.com