- What are the age requirements for students attending the event?
- When does the event begin and end in DC?
- When does the event begin and end in LA?
- Are there Day Passes available?
- Can I volunteer at the event?
- Can I order more promotional information?
- Is there a limit on how many kits I can order?
- Can I order kits all the way up to the event?
- Do I need to stay in a conference hotel?
- Are there scholarships available?
- What is the expected attendance in each city?
- How do I know if I'm in Track A or Track B in DC?
- I'm a parent; can I accompany my child to DC or LA?
- I'm a parent; can my younger children attend with my student and myself?
- My student is not part of a youth group; can he/she attend alone?
- I'm a student; can I register myself without a group?
- What are the age requirements for students attending the event?
DCLA is programmatically designed for middle and high school aged students. There are no actual age requirements, so we leave it to the discretion of the youth leader to make the choice if a student should go. We allow incoming 6th graders, but you need to decide if the individual student can handle the intensity of the conference. We also accept newly graduated 12th graders who want to come as a student.
- top - - When does the event begin and end in DC?
In DC, registration will begin at 9am on July 10th. The event will begin at 3:30pm with split sessions, so you will either go to Super Seminars or the Big Room at that time. We will end at noon on July 13th.
- top - - When does the event begin and end in LA?
In LA, registration will begin at 9am on June 25th. The event will begin at 7pm in the Big Room. We will end at noon on June 28th.
- top - - Are there Day Passes available?
Due to the nature of the event and how each session builds on the previous session (both in LABs and Big Room) we will not be offering Day Passes for DCLA 2009.
- top - - Can I volunteer at the event?
Absolutely. We need help from volunteers in both cities. Volunteers must be over 18. Check out our volunteer application here.
- top - - Can I order more promotional information?
Yes, you can order brochures (written for youth leaders), DVD's (produced for youth leaders and students), student postcards (written for students), ads that can be downloaded. Please see the Promote page for additional information or to order what you need.
- top - - Is there a limit on how many kits I can order?
No. There is no limit on how many Starter Kits you can order. You will need one Starter Kit for every seven students you register. Order your Starter Kit here.
- top - - Can I order kits all the way up to the event?
As long as there is still space at the conference, you can purchase kits. If the conference is sold out, kits will no longer be available.
- top - - Do I need to stay in a conference hotel?
We encourage all attendees to stay at conference hotels, but it is not required. We have done our best to offer affordable rates and safe hotels close to the Convention Centers or Metro stops so you can spend time debriefing and implementing the things your group is learning at DCLA.
- top - - Are there scholarships available?
There are a very limited number of scholarships available. We hope to make more scholarships available as we locate/generate more funds. To apply for a scholarship, please fill out the
Scholarship Request Form and mail or fax it to: Youth Specialties, 300 S. Pierce St., El Cajon, CA 92020; Fax 619-440-8542.
- top - - What is the expected attendance in each city?
We are anticipating 9,000 attendees in Washington, D.C. and 5,000 attendees in Los Angeles, CA.
- top - - How do I know if I'm in Track A or Track B in DC?
We will have that information available after our final registration deadline. If you need those details, please contact us at ys@youthspecialties.com after May 22, 2009.
- top - - I'm a parent; can I accompany my child to DC or LA?
You can register as a group leader and register your child as a student and you two (or three or four depending on how many children) can come together as a group.
- top - - I'm a parent; can my younger children attend with my student and myself?
DCLA is set-up for middle school and high school students. It may not be an appropriate environment for younger children.
- top - - My student is not part of a youth group; can he/she attend alone?
Students have to be a part of a group to attend DCLA. If you would like for us to locate groups from your area, please send an email to ys@youthspecialties.com with your city, state, and zip code.
- top - - I'm a student; can I register myself without a group?
Students have to be a part of a group to attend DCLA. If you would like for us to locate groups from your area, please send an email to ys@youthspecialties.com with your city, state, and zip code.
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