The Mid-Year allows us to reconnect with youth and adults six months after the CGTI summer conference and is also a great introduction to CGTI programming for new attendees. Participants range from 6th to 12th grade and attend each year to advance their leadership skills and prevention education while working together to create, adapt or update plans to better their communities. Adult mentors can attend with students to provide support, structure and guidance during the conference and throughout the remainder of the school year. Participants that have graduated high school can serve as volunteer staff. You can learn more about the different registration opportunities below!
Any youth currently in 6th - 8th grade will apply as a Middle School Participant.
The cost is $150/person. This covers overnight accommodations, program material, meals, and event shirt. There is an additional fee of $125 for those who would like to room alone. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be doing random roommate placements (more information below).
Applications for Mid-Year 2023 are now closed.
Any youth currently in 9th-12th grade will apply as a High School Participant. If you attended CGTI 2021 as a Youth Staff, but have not graduated, you will apply as a High School Participant.
The cost is $150/person. This covers overnight accommodations, program material, meals, and event shirt. There is an additional fee of $125 for those who would like to room alone. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be doing random roommate placements (more information below).
Applications for Mid-Year 2023 are now closed.
Adult Mentors attend CGTI with a group of participants and are responsible for facilitating Action Planning Meetings. They will work with students throughout the year to assist in the implementation of the action plans created during these meetings. Mentors will also have the opportunity to attend workshops, General Sessions and network with other Mentors.
The cost is $150/person. This covers overnight accommodations, program material, meals, and event shirt. There is an additional fee of $125 for those who would like to room alone. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be doing random roommate placements (more information below).
Applications for Mid-Year 2023 are now closed.
Volunteer Staff is open to anyone who has graduated High School. Volunteer Staff will be responsible for co-facilitating Discussion Groups, assisting Action Planning Meetings and taking on other responsibilities throughout the conference. Volunteer Staff are required to attend staff training before the event. Volunteer Staff will be required to arrive January 13 at 10:00 am for Staff Training.
Applications for Mid-Year 2023 are now closed.
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