Who?

Summit is open to all YVC Program Directors, Executive Directors, Team Leaders, Youth Volunteers, YVC Alumni, and donors.

What?

A one-of-a-kind experience with your YVC family. We will spend time learning from each other, celebrating each other’s successes, and plotting our way forward. Summit is where we grow together and connect with others across the network.

Why?

More than ever, we need the strength of our community to tackle the dynamic and changing needs of running a youth development program.

Date

October 2-3, 2026

Summit activities will begin early on Friday the 2nd, and continue through late evening on Saturday on 3rd. Please plan to arrive on Thursday the 1st, for check-in and leave on Sunday the 4th.

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana

Summit 2026 Info Sheet
Interested in leading a workshop at Summit? Submit a workshop proposal here!
Summit 2026 Call for Presenters
Summit 2026 Youth Scholarship

Registration Details:

2026 Summit Fees:

Early Bird After Early Bird (Aug 21st)
Youth $190 Youth $215
Adult $205 Adult $230

Registration includes all conference activities including workshops, materials, Summit t-shirt, a local streetcar day pass, and meals for the whole weekend except for Friday dinner. For Friday dinner, you have the opportunity to explore New Orleans and try some local cuisine.

*Please note: you MUST choose a form of payment to register fully. If you choose a credit/debit card, you will be rerouted to make your secure payment. You will receive a confirmation notification saying you are registered. If you do not receive the confirmation notification, please reach out to Emily Unsen at eunsen@yvc.org

Summit Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation Policy

In the event you need to cancel your registration, you have the following options (on or before September 9):

  • Transfer your registration to another attendee from your affiliate (preferred)
    • Registration transfer may be done on or before September 9.
    • To initiate this option, contact YVCHQ Office Administrator Heather Pedersen as soon as you know you need to cancel.
    • After YVCHQ receives payment from the new attendee who is taking your place, you will receive a refund from YVCHQ (see Refund Payment Policy).
  • Request a refund
    • Refund must be requested on or before September 9.
    • To initiate this option, contact YVCHQ Office Administrator Heather Pedersen as soon as you know you need to cancel.
    • Cancellation with full or partial refund is only available until registration closes on September 9; after that, no refund will be issued (see Refund Payment Policy).

 

Refund Payment Policy

Refunds (full or partial) are subject to the cancellation schedule outlined below. Please note that cancellation with full or partial refund is only available until registration closes on September 9 end of day; after that no refunds will be issued.

  • On or prior to Aug 21 (early bird deadline): 100% refund (minus any payment processing fees)
  • Aug 22-Sept 9: 50% refund
  • After Sept 9: 0% refund

Refunds will be made in the form of the original payment whenever possible. YVC will contact you via email to confirm when your refund has been initiated. Timeline for receipt of your refund will depend on method of payment and date of cancellation/refund.

Hotel Link and instructions:

YVC Summit Online Booking Link

You must reserve your hotel room for Summit by 8/29.

Logistics to Note:

Summit is early this year, so plan ahead! Registration will happen during the busy summer months, so please plan your attendees early and schedule some fundraisers for the summer! See Summit fundraising below or on our website (Summit Fundraising Ideas). Walk for Compassion is a great way to fundraise for Summit, but please note that it falls after the early-bird registration deadline.

Because hotel costs are a bit more expensive than previous years, we are doing everything we can to keep your Summit costs low! Registration rates are the same as last year and your registration comes with a streetcar day pass for Friday.

Summit Fundraising Ideas

Flight recommendations:

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS.

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4U2
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation
800 number.

Southwest is also offering special discounts for Youth Volunteer Corps. Learn more:

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