2023 Try This WV Youth Summit & Conference
Youth Summit: June 15th
Conference: June 16th & 17th
Try This is back at WV Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, WV for our first Conference since the pandemic, and our first ever Youth Summit, hosted in partnership with the WV Prevention Research Center's Youth Advisory Board! Read below for details on how you can come join the fun.
Register before June 1st to get the best price! Details below.
Are you interested in attending the Youth Summit? Help us ensure it has your input by filling out our Youth Survey about what young person ages 13-22 would love to see happen at our first ever Youth Summit!
"Nice to know there are positive, worthy causes happening in our communities. And it encourages you to push forward and present things to your own community."
- 2017 Conference Attendee
"Very inspiring. Sometimes hope for the possibility of change is one of the greatest resources!"
- 2016 Conference Attendee
DETAILS
Below is a list of important information to ensure you have everything you need to know to register and attend. More information will be added closer to the event. If you have any other questions, please reach out to trythiswv@gmail.com:
Cost & Scholarships
Youth Summit Attendance Prices before June 1:
Base cost for Youth Summit & Conference (ages 12-22): FREE
Base cost for Youth Summit Adult Chaperone: $25
Base cost for Youth Summit Adult Chaperone & Conference: $120
Conference Attendance Prices before June 1:
Base cost for 2-day Conference: $120
Base cost for one day Conference: $60
Lodging Prices before June 1:
Cost for 1 night in a double room: $35
Cost for 1 night in a single room: $45
Cost for 2 nights in a double room: $70
Cost for 2 nights in a single room: $90
Cost for 3 nights in a double room: $135
Cost for 3 nights in a single room: $105
Late Pricing:
Youth Summit Attendance after June 1:
Base cost for Youth Summit & Conference (ages 12-22): FREE
Base cost for Youth Summit Adult Chaperone: $25
Base cost for Youth Summit Adult Chaperone & Conference: $300
Conference Attendance after June 1:
Base cost for 2-day Conference: $300
Base cost for one day Conference: $150
Lodging Prices before June 1:
Cost for 1 night in a double room: $35
Cost for 1 night in a single room: $45
Cost for 2 nights in a double room: $70
Cost for 2 nights in a single room: $90
Cost for 3 nights in a double room: $135
Cost for 3 nights in a single room: $105
Scholarship information:
Youth ages 13-22 who attend the Youth Summit get access to the Youth Summit and Conference for FREE (registration required). Anyone may request a partial or full scholarship to attend the Conference. If you would like to request a scholarship, please click here to fill out our scholarship application.
Dorm Lodging
Lodging Details:
Lodging is based on a double room or single room in dorm housing on campus at WV Wesleyan College. If you choose a double room and do not indicate a roommate on your registration form, a roommate will be assigned to you. Roommate requests must be mutual - that means both individuals who register must request each other as roommates to be approved!
And please don't forget to bring your own bedding - these dorms do not provide any supplies, so sheets, blankets and pillows will be your responsibility, as well as bath towels and shower essentials. All beds are size Twin XL (81" x 39"). Please plan accordingly, or let us know if this is a hardship for you.
Additional Lodging Options
If you would prefer to stay in a hotel or at a nearby campsite, please check out these alternatives. Click the links below to learn more:
Hotels:
Campsites:
COVID
After three years, Try This knows COVID is something we all have to cope with accordingly and will not be cancelling the 2023 Youth Summit or Conference for COVID-related concerns. Any Try This staff and volunteers experiencing any symptoms of illness will be wearing masks indoors throughout the Conference.
Try This would like to encourage all attendees to wear masks if they wish and operate under their own comfort levels. Masks and hand sanitizer will be available to attendees throughout the Conference. All COVID protocols subject to change due to requirements by the venue at any time.
Youth Summit & Conference Agenda
Events will begin at 9am for the Youth Summit on Thursday and conclude by 8pm, and will begin by 9am for the Conference on Friday and will conclude by 4pm Saturday. Details on breakout sessions and physical activity opportunities to come!
Thursday - Youth Summit:
Activities on the Green
Breakfast
Opening Session
Free/Social Time
Lunch
Breakout Sessions/Activities 1
Breakout Sessions/Activities 2
Dinner
Activities on the Green
Closing Activities
Friday - Conference Day 1:
Activities on the Green
Breakfast
Opening Session
Lunch
Breakout Sessions 1
Breakout Sessions 2
Dinner
Activities on the Green
Saturday - Conference Day 2:
Activities on the Green
Breakfast
Breakout Sessions 3
Lunch
Breakout Sessions 4
Closing Activities
Interested in Volunteering?
Come join our Conference Volunteer Team! We will be on site Wednesday-Saturday to ensure a great experience for our attendees. You'll get to attend some sessions and enjoy activities as well. Great for AmeriCorps service projects. Lodging and meals provided, fun guaranteed!
Click below to contact Lisa, our Conference Volunteer Leader: