Heads Up! Hartford Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Description and Member Application

Summary: 
YABs serve in a leadership role, learning additional leadership skills both during the year and at camp. YABs will build community during the year, helping to shape camp. 

YABs will demonstrate the ability to be role models at ALL TIMES for fellow campers and exemplify the respect upon which HUH is based.
 
YAB applications: 
Applications are reviewed by YAB advisors, Camp Directors(s) and/or the Operations Team. A YAB applicant must have been a camper for at least one year and attend YAB weekend training(s) during the year. 

Weekend activities may include but are not limited to:  
● Prior Camp Critique – what went well/what needs improvement
● Choosing a theme and weaving it through T-shirt design and YAB-led activities
● Advising on decisions/questions passed on from the Ops Team/Board of Directors

YAB Responsibilities: 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
● Attending informational outreach meetings with other YABs and HUH adults at new or existing organizations interested in HUH to recruit new campers and answer questions.
● Attending pre-camp meetings as well as an early administrative meeting on the first day of camp.
● Giving warm welcome to all campers at registration, especially new campers
● Leading team talks within the teams
● Sharing rules and regulations of camp opening night
● Planning, facilitating, and leading an evening program
● Silent Reflection planning and prep
● Helping out with other leadership responsibilities as needed within the team and the camp as a whole
● Being role models at ALL TIMES and exemplifying the respect and dignity upon which HUH is based. 

Who is eligible: 
All prior HUH campers are welcome to attend YAB events and participate in all HUH activities during the year. Based upon the skills and behavior that you demonstrate during the YAB weekends/other HUH activities and your history as a camper, specific leadership opportunities may be granted including service as a YAB, discussion leader on a team, assistant for tournaments, Silent Reflection set-up, tool assistant, photo assistant, etc. 

Please note that registering for YAB weekends or applying to be a YAB does not guarantee a position. 
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I hereby agree to participate respectfully in HUH and to abide by the rules of camp and respect training at all times. I will not use a cell phone or any electronic media during camp or HUH events for social use. I have thoroughly read this document and have written a brief personal statement as to why I want to be a YAB.

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