Build Your Own Youth Program

Key Points to Consider
·
When designing any youth programs or events, remember to create an inclusive environment for young people of different genders, ethnicities, abilities, and varying backgrounds.
· Being flexible in design and execution is essential for a successful youth program.
· Seek and incorporate youth input and feedback.

1

Involve Youth (young adults ages 12-18)

Partner with young people in all steps of design and execution. As adults, seek out training on topics such as positive youth development to prepare you and your adult committee members to work with youth.
2

Develop Your Goals and Objectives

Creating a clear purpose and implementation plan as a multigenerational team will provide direction for program designers, define desired outcomes, and help you get buy-in from decision-makers. Once the purpose has been defined, develop the execution plan that lays out resources, staffing, recruitment, training strategies, program content, monitoring, and evaluation.
3

Identify Resources and Establish Your Budget

Begin by creating an estimate of the resources needed to successfully accomplish your goals and objectives. Financial support for youth programs ranges from stipends for youth volunteers to small grants for youth-led organizations. Consider corporate sponsorship, donations, and registration revenue.

Next, establish your budget. Below are some of the expenses associated with an event.
  • Venue rental
  • Audiovisual
  • Equipment rental
  • Speaker fees
  • Registration platform
  • Food and beverage
  • Overnight accommodations
  • Marketing – creative services and web design
  • Entertainment
  • Parking and transportation 
4

Create a Master Plan

Creating a master plan ensures every aspect of the program remains on track and makes it easier to communicate with youth and adult committee members about their roles and responsibilities. Ensure that you provide young people with meaningful roles, empowerment, support, mentorship, training, and protection.

Consider the following items to provide structure to your plan.

  • Logistical requirements
    • Equipment
    • Audiovisual
    • Food and beverage
    • Overnight accommodations
  • Speakers and presenters
  • Engaging activities
  • Publicity and promotion
  • Registration
  • Adult staff and volunteers
  • Insurance
  • Safety – adult to minor ratios, emergency procedures
  • Training
5

Set Your Date and Reserve Accommodations and Venues

Secure meeting and event space, classrooms, computer labs, outdoor areas, athletic fields, dining options, and overnight accommodations for staff and participants. Utah State University is the perfect location for providing a safe and affordable environment.

You are now ready to promote your event and execute your plan.

Over the past two years, we have worked with Event Services' coordinators to engaged Cvent technology solutions to help us achieve a successful in-person, hybrid, and virtual event.
USU Youth Programs

Youth on the Quad

Services include a Utah State campus coordinator, two classrooms for two hours, 1-2 hours of green space and 10-20 one-day parking passes.

Pricing varies by groups less than 100 people and groups with more than 100 people.

Services include a Utah State campus coordinator, two classrooms for four hours, 2-3 hours of green space and 20-40 one-day parking passes.

Pricing varies by groups less than 100 people and groups with more than 100 people.

Services include a Utah State campus coordinator, two classrooms for six hours, 3-4 hours of green space and 40-60 one-day parking passes.

Pricing varies by groups less than 100 people and groups with more than 100 people.

 

 

Contact Us

Youth Programs | Event Coordinators
Delia Lucatero
Phone Number435-797-1347
Emaildelia.lucatero@usu.edu

Cathy Bell
Phone435-797-0862
Email Addresscathy.fugal@usu.edu

Mailing Address:
5005 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322