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National Young Leaders State Conference?

National Young Leaders State Conference?

July 2006

Has anyone sent their 8th or 9th grader to the National Young Leaders State Conference? My child received a nomination and I want to know if this is worth attending. It is a 4 day conference in San Jose for nominated students that costs $1325 offered this Fall and winter. thanks for your help. looking for advice

My daughter went to NYLC a couple of years ago and did not find it that valuable, tho she met some great kids there that have become fast friends. We were all caught up in the idea that she was ''nominated'' but it really is a good marketing strategy targeted to kids with decent academics. Our daughter thought the info was too basic and that the ''prestiguous'' speakers promised were not necessarily notables and not so inspiring. Overall, not a horrible expereience but not worth the money either. olivella

This doesn't directly answer your question, but my 16 year old son just came back from a 10 day session for the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. He went because two students that had been there before him raved about it, one even said it was the best week of his life! My son came back tonight and also seems very pleased with it. He returned with no complaints(!) and only spoke highly of his experiences. He seems to have learned about the national government and D.C. in general, and has made many friends around the country. I don't think they ever had a chance to get bored as they kept a very busy schedule. How this translates to the younger age group or to the state program, I don't know. I just had to weigh in on the associated program. It really has a lot to offer. New Fan of NYLC

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