Register Now for the CA Afterschool and Summer Challenge

Join the Challenge May 9-10, 2016 in Sacramento

April 3, 2016

The Challenge is a unique event that includes a full day of training and networking that culminates with legislative visits and a rally at the State Capitol. Join us in Sacramento on May 9-10, 2016 and make your voice heard! Register Now.

This year, CalSAC has joined forces with the California Afterschool Advocacy Alliance (CA3) and the Save Afterschool campaign to increase After School Education and Safety (ASES) funding. Your voice at the Capitol is a critical component!

The Challenge Experience

Attend the CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge to:

  • Participate in valuable policy and advocacy trainings
  • Rally with influential and motivating speakers
  • Network with professionals, youth and families
  • Meet with legislators to share the importance of school-age child care, afterschool and summer learning

As a participant at the Challenge, you’re provided with:

  • All Materials – including factsheets and policy information, advocacy guides, legislative visit talking points and MORE!
  • Trainings – for participants new to policy and advocacy, those more experienced AND for middle and high school youth!
  • Legislative Visits with a Team – each team will have a Team Leader to support and prepare the group, includes visits with in-district representatives and visits with representatives in surrounding areas!
  • Networking Opportunities – formal and informal activities to network and learn from providers, families and youth across the state!
  • Meals – afternoon snacks on Monday and lunch on Tuesday.

Challenge Event Schedule

Monday, May 9 – 12:30pm to 6:30pm, Sheraton Grand Hotel

  • Team Leader Meeting
  • Policy Plenary
  • Snack Break
  • Advocacy Training Tracks
  • Team Meetings
  • Advocates Social

Tuesday, May 10 – 9:30am to 4:30pm, starts at Sheraton Grand Hotel and ends at the Capitol Building

  • March to Capitol
  • Check-in (for participants not attending Day 1)
  • Rally
  • Lunch & Legislative Visit Meeting Prep
  • Legislative Visits

Event Logistics

Below you will find event logistics to get you started on your journey to Sacramento. You will receive all this information in an email after you register.

Youth Participants: If you are planning to bring middle and high school youth they must be registered by an adult attending the event. There is a limit of 2 youth per adult registration. Youth will be assigned to a legislative visit team with the registering adult. CalSAC does not take responsibility for youth participants.

Legislative Visits: The Challenge team is working tirelessly to confirm visits with your legislative representatives specifically for you! If you are unable to participate in the legislative visits on Tuesday, May 10 please email us immediately.

Lodging: Click here to reserve a hotel room at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento and receive the CalSAC room rate of $153, not including taxes and additional charges.  The deadline to book a room is Friday, April 8th. CalSAC does not cover the cost of hotel rooms.

Meals: We are happy to provide afternoon snacks on Monday AND lunch on Tuesday. Attendees are responsible for all other meals.

Transportation: Travel to and from the airport is not provided. The Sheraton Grand is within walking distance to the Capitol. Please notify the CalSAC office if special arrangements are needed.

Parking: Parking is available at the hotel for $18. There are also several parking lots in the area that cost up to $18 per day.

Registration

We’re proud to keep the Challenge accessible to all participants by offering it free of charge! You’re invited to make a donation to help cover the cost of your attendance (estimated at $125). Or, consider making a donation to help us make this transformative experience available to more young people. Any amount makes a difference and helps to ensure the out-of-school time field has a collective, influential voice. Register Now. 

This post originally appeared on CalSAC.org

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