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
Other Important 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
Hotel Link and instructions:
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.
Flight recommendations: Coming soon