Elevate
SW Washington
Youth Prevention Summit
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Overview
Prevent Coalition and our partners will host the annual Elevate Youth Prevention Summit on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and lunch will be provided.
We welcome youth prevention clubs, youth groups, teens, and schools to join us in this gathering about youth leadership, empowerment, resilience, substance use prevention and more!
High school youth in grades 10-12 may attend as youth leaders. See the High School Flyer for more details.
We also have a small budget available to help offset transportation costs for groups that may need assistance. Please email paula.linden@esd112.org to discuss needs and options.
Click the registration link below to reserve a spot!
Event Date
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location
Clark College – Columbia Tech Center
18700 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Objectives
By the end of this day-long event, youth participants will have tools to:
- Create meaningful connections with peers and school community
- Build confidence and resilience
- Engage in a variety of activities and content relevant to prevention, wellness, and youth leadership.
Registration
Click the button below and complete the online form.
Registration closes on Sunday, April 19, 2026
Agenda
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Check-in & Welcome Party
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- Music, name tags, and fun warm-up activities as everyone arrives.
- Late registration open
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Kickoff Rally
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- Meet the hosts.
- Learn what to expect from the day.
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Interactive Sessions
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- Hands on activities & group challenges
- Real conversations about leadership and your voice
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Energy Break
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- Movement, laughs, and a reset
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | Youth-led Workshops
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- High school leaders guide small groups and conversations.
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM | Lunch & Handout Time
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- Eat, relax, and join optional games and activities.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Leadership Challenge
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- Team activities focused on communications and teamwork.
1:45 PM – 2:15 PM | Make a Plan
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- Create ideas to bring back to your school or friends.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | Closing Celebration
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- Shout outs & reflections.
- Next steps to stay involved.
Sessions
Session Approach:
- This is an in-person training event designed for Middle School-aged youth. High school students are welcomed to join and can support younger participants through mentorship and leading breakout activities
- Training sessions will be facilitated by the keynote and youth leaders from the local area.
- Sessions will be interactive and engaging, combining large group work with breakout activities.
- Lunch is provided and catered on-site during the break
- Certificates provided upon request
Core Topics:
- Youth leadership development
- Identity, inclusion, and belonging
- Healthy friendships and conflict repair
- Self-care and emotional resilience
- Setting goals and planning for your future
Speakers
Xander Cook
Youth Engagement Coordinator, Unite! Washougal Coalition
Xander is a passionate youth leadership specialist with a proven track record of engaging youth for 16 years. He is a recipient of CADCA’s Outstanding Youth Award and believes in doing things that evidence says works. He specializes in leadership, youth engagement, prevention science, public speaking and loves to apply his dynamic training and speaking style to create customized training to meet the needs of his participants.
Our Partners
We couldn’t do this without support from our key partners and a team of talented planners! A special thanks to Prevent Coalition members and volunteers, Unite! Washougal Coalition, Prevent Together: Battle Ground Prevention Alliance, Teens for Tomorrow, and more! Thank you to our fiscal agent Educational Service District 112, and grant funders who sponsor this event, the Washington State Department of Health Youth Cannabis and Commercial Tobacco Prevention Program (YCCTPP).
