STARS National Conference
WHAT IS THE STARS NATIONAL CONFERENCE?
The STARS NATIONAL CONFERENCE (SNC) is an action-packed, four-day event each summer that empowers and motivates teens to become leaders, build healthy relationships, and avoid high-risk behaviors. Teens get to experience life on a college campus while building important life-skills and learning to be positive role models in their communities.
STARS National Conference 2021
This year's STARS National Conference (SNC) will be an action-packed two-day virtual event with optional outdoor in-person community hubs.
June 28-29, 2021
Registration closes June 11, 2021
Schedule
Monday, June 28, 2021
8:30-9 am
9-10am
10-10:10am
10:10-10am
11-11:05am
11:05am - 12pm
12-12:30pm
12:30-1:25pm
1:25-1:30pm
1:30-2:30pm
2:30-2:35pm
2:35-3:30pm
3:30-3:40pm
3:40-4:30pm
4:30-5pm
Welcome and Games
Opening Ceremony - Rally Points, Peter Lubembela
Break/Expo
Family Groups
Break/Expo
Workshops
Lunch Break/Expo
Family Groups
Break/Expo
Large Group Fun
Break/Expo
Workshops
Break/Expo
Family Groups
Expo
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
8:30-9am
9-10am
10-10:10am
10:10-11am
11-11:05am
11:05am - 12pm
12-12:30pm
2-5pm
Welcome and Games
Opening Ceremony - Round Pegs in Square Holes, an Interview with Kelsey Tainsh
Break/Expo
Family Groups
Break/Expo
Closing Ceremony - Dream, Create, Inspire Tour
Expo
Optional In-Person Community Park Hubs
Speakers
Peter Lubembela
Opening Session Speaker
Rally Points
Hear from a STARS alum who is learning to flip his script from struggle to triumph with a focus
on bettering the lives of those around him.
Melanie Dewey
Workshop Speaker
When Nothing Goes Right,
Go Left!
Brain science, psychology, and mindfulness - get some tools to help you understand and relieve
toxic stress.
Kelsey Tainsh
Opening Session Speaker
Round Pegs in Square Holes, an Interview with Kelsey Tainsh
Join a conversation with Kelsey Tainsh as she sheds light on using our differences to make a difference.
Lana Halemariam
Workshop Speaker
Strengths-Based Mentoring: Why it Works!
Learn the most effective approach to bringing out the best in your mentees. Understand the power of your influence and use it for good!
Diane Pulvermiller
Workshop Speaker
When Nothing Goes Right,
Go Left!
Brain science, psychology, and mindfulness - get some tools to help you understand and relieve
toxic stress.
Wayne Watts
Closing Session Speaker
Dream, Create, Inspire Tour
Create an interactive meditation as a transformative practice to close out SNC and send you out to be an active part of the future!
Youth Celebrate Diversity
Workshop Panel Speakers
Crossing the Line
Crossing over from high school into a life of adulting is not always clear-cut. Hear from a panel of young adults who are navigating it all.
Peter Lubembela
Workshop Speaker
Turning Your Pain Points into Rally Points
Learn to shift your internal struggle to an external fight to fix the issues around you. Discover and implement ideas that seek to serve.
Destiny Hardney
Closing Session Speaker
Dream, Create, Inspire Tour
Create an interactive meditation as a transformative practice to close out SNC and send you out to be an active part of the future!
Optional In-Person Community Park Hub
We are hosting an optional in-person community park gathering on the second day of SNC. This is a great opportunity to connect face-to-face with other youth in your area in a safe way. We hope you can join us for some fun in the park!
Please park in the main lot and follow the signs. We will be located at the far east end with the two shelters and pond. There will be a check-in and check-out table for all students coming to the event.
June 29, 2021 | 2-5pm | Registration required
