Youth Leadership FAQ
Is there a parent/guardian consent form to complete?
Yes. A consent form is required for all registered youth ages 18 and under. The form is available during registration in English. Please contact events@cadca.org if you need the form in Spanish. Click here to access the consent form.
What are the age requirements?
The Youth Leadership Courses are designed for ages 13–19. If you have an exception, please contact us at youth@cadca.org.
Yes. A consent form is required for all registered youth ages 18 and under. The form is available during registration in English. Please contact events@cadca.org if you need the form in Spanish. Click here to access the consent form.
What are the age requirements?
The Youth Leadership Courses are designed for ages 13–19. If you have an exception, please contact us at youth@cadca.org.
Can youth attend Forum without a parent/guardian or adult advisor?
If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied to the Forum by a parent/guardian or adult advisor.
Do all youth attendees need their own chaperone?
No. Adult advisors are not required to attend with their youth. One chaperone may check in and be responsible for multiple youth attendees.
No. Adult advisors are not required to attend with their youth. One chaperone may check in and be responsible for multiple youth attendees.
Do youth need to pre-register for specific tracks or sessions?
No. All sessions are first-come, first-served. Most sessions will be available at least twice throughout the week.
No. All sessions are first-come, first-served. Most sessions will be available at least twice throughout the week.
What sessions are offered this year?
Session details are available on the session grid. Look for the “Youth” tag.
Session details are available on the session grid. Look for the “Youth” tag.
Can adults attend Youth breakout sessions?
Youth breakout sessions are designed for youth attendees. Adults may attend if accompanying youth, but youth will be given priority.
Youth breakout sessions are designed for youth attendees. Adults may attend if accompanying youth, but youth will be given priority.
Are adults required to attend sessions with their youth?
No. Adult advisors are not required to attend sessions with their youth, though they are welcome to join if space allows.
No. Adult advisors are not required to attend sessions with their youth, though they are welcome to join if space allows.
What is the attire?
Business casual for training sessions. Business professional is recommended for Capitol Hill Day.
Business casual for training sessions. Business professional is recommended for Capitol Hill Day.
What should youth bring?
Community data (such as youth survey data, logic model, community assessment), if available, and any costumes/props for the dance.
Community data (such as youth survey data, logic model, community assessment), if available, and any costumes/props for the dance.
Do youth follow the same schedule as adults?
Most sessions and lunch times align, but youth also have additional activities, including the Opening Plenary and Meet Up & Chill on Monday evening and the annual dance on Wednesday.
Most sessions and lunch times align, but youth also have additional activities, including the Opening Plenary and Meet Up & Chill on Monday evening and the annual dance on Wednesday.