August 20^th – August 27th, 2007

What is the YO?

Are you a youth ages 13-18? Are you tired of racism in your school? Fed up with being mistreated because of your age, race, sexuality and/or gender? Interested in getting your voice heard? Well, come to the YO! and learn about youth organizing and social change! The YO! is a week long social justice training camp for and by youth. Learn about undoing oppression and skills to be an effective youth organizer and leader in your community. Doors are open to all students.

Who is SYPP?

The YO! is a youth leadership program of Seattle Young People’s Project (SYPP)! SYPP is a youth-led, youth-driven, organization that empowers youth, such as yourself, to express yourself and take action on the issues that affect your life. We are made up of mostly young people of color, low- income youth, and queer youth fighting for justice in our communities. SYPP provides the tools, resources, experience, and support to effectively contribute to progressive social change. And we are dedicated to supporting youth led projects which deconstruct all forms of oppression.

When & Where is it?

The YO Institute is eight days long: August 20^th – 27^th from 10am – 4pm. Bus tokens will be provided. The location will be in Seattle, but is still to be announced. We will send you the location with your application confirmation.

What workshops will I see?

Þ Imperialism & Colonization

Þ Undoing Oppression

Þ Revolutionary Art (hip hop & spoken word)

Þ Youth Organizing 101

Þ Leadership & organizing skills

Þ Media skills

Get paid to make change?

Youth participants of the YO! will get a small stipend of $100 for attending all the workshops. In addition SYPP offers a stipend of up to $500 a year for YO! graduates who continue to be active youth organizers at SYPP.

How do I get involved?

Fill out an application and mail or email it to us by Friday July 20th. Applicants will be confirmed by July 26^th.