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2010 ISC Youth Conference

2010

ISC Youth World Conference

The 2010 International School Connection Youth World Conference will be held in Nyköping, Sweden September 21-24, 2010 (Tuesday—Friday). The purpose is to facilitate the connection of international youth to develop positive leadership skills and to foster global citizenship. Participants will explore the issue of the world’s lifeblood—diminishing access to and preservation of clean drinking water. This global concern will be explored in a variety of ways culminating with the creation of action plans so participants can make a local or global impact upon their return to their own communities.

Each day of the conference will include youth leadership training, simulations, participant presentations, and reflection. Cultural exploration will occur through various activities including immersion in the host country. Participants will have the opportunity to share their own culture. Students will periodically meet in age-level groups with ISC Youth College Assistants taking an active leadership role. Participants will visit local schools where they will have the opportunity to dialogue with Swedish students and school staff. Wednesday evening, an optional activity will be available to youth participants to encourage informal dialogue in order to strengthen connections and become immersed in different cultures. The final day of the conference will end with an evening celebration.

Youth participants will return home with an appreciation for other cultures, differing opinions, and ways of life. By working together across cultures, they will sharpen the 21st century skills they need to be responsible global citizens. The conference will inspire young people to discover the possibilities and strengths that are born of working as part of a global community!

Purpose of the Youth World Conference

To develop aptitude as global citizens and engage in dialogue exploring global citizenship and leadership
To implement an action plan related to a global issue
To expose middle and high school youth to other cultures, customs, and educational systems which include school visitations
To help tomorrow’s leaders gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world
To participate in purposeful activities relating to ISC Benchmarks
To bring students from six continents together
To provide leadership opportunities for ISC Youth College Assistants

Host School

Nyköpings Gymnasium has 2,300 students age 16-19. It is situated in Nyköping (pronounced nee-sure-ping), 100 km south of Stockholm, on the coast of the Baltic Sea. “The little school within the large” as it called, is located on several campuses and offers a wide variety of theoretical/practical education programs such as natural and social sciences, art/music/drama, design, media, technical, child care, nursing, mechanical such as house building, motor vehicle/aircraft, and electronic/ICT. The school has a health profile, international cooperation and focus on human values and environmental issues. It has recently become a certified United Nations School. The school´s motto is “You have a goal – we show the way.” Web address: www.nykoping.se/nykopingsgymnasium.

Provided

Conference registration fee includes four days of training, hands-on activities, and daily lunch. Transportation to and from conference hotel to host school. Youth will enjoy cultural exchanges through song, dance, games, sports, and crafts. All participants will receive a journal, souvenir t-shirt and photograph. Before leaving Sweden to return home, participants will enjoy new friendships at an evening dinner celebration on the final night of the conference.

Expenses

Participants are responsible for costs of transportation to and from Sweden, lodging, breakfast and dinners (except for evening of final celebration), and funds for souvenir purchases during optional excursions.

Lodging & Travel

Travel information, conference hotel, and other lodging options will be announced by September 10^th, 2009.

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