JrNYLC
We got a packet in the mail today that says Shane has been nominated to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference this summer in Washington, DC. One of his middle school teachers nominated him for his scholastic achievements, maturity and character. It sounds like a pretty neat opportunity but it seems to cost an arm a leg to get out there. You have to pay your own way there and back, plus about $1840 for the conference itself. The conference is a week long event in and around Washington, DC. It includes some trips to surrounding landmarks and quite a bit of time in a conference setting where they spend sessions concentrating on a series of leadership traits and studying past oustanding leaders.
We’re proud he was nominated and that his teacher thinks he’s qualified for it. Wish it didn’t cost so much…..still undecided on what to do. We have to decide something by mid-April.
We would enjoy hearing from others that have attended the JrNYLC to hear their thoughts on if it was worthwhile.
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I too am a mother who wants to speak to other parents who may or may not send their child to this event. It will be a great learning opportunity, however the price is the issue, along with my son who is only 11 being their by himself. If my husband and I decided to let him attend it will be for the summer session. I am looking for other parents who have had their children participate in this conference. I’m still on the fence…
My son just flew out today! We were hestitant to send him at first as he was the only one from our area to be nominated and he had never flown before. After doing a lot of research and going through the discussion boards at the jrnylc website we definately wanted him to go. As far as the cost, it is pretty expensive. We were able to raise about $1100 dollars from a raffle and through family sponsors. He flew out of Salt Lake on Delta and the airline treated him very well as an unaccompanied minor, he was the first to board the plane and the last to depart and the representatives from jrnylc were right there to greet him. If you can afford to do it; I would definately recommend it. If I can be of more assistance please let me know. (You can also check out pictures of the sessions at: http://www.cylc.org/jrnylc/pictures ).
Terrill, if you happen back by after your son returns, please update us on the experience. We have a little more time to make a decision here since our son would not go until the summer session if he goes at all. I’d like to hear the impressions of someone who’s already been. I read alot of the same material online that you did and it does read like an interesting experience.
All - JrNYLC is the real deal. Our daughter attended 2 years ago and will also be attending the upcoming inauguration in January. Top notch organization and wildly impacting to our daughter. Cheers.
My daughter will also be attending this summer. We had 3 children from our school go last year and they said it was an experience they will never forget. They had a wonderful time and learned so much. We put together a raffle and are selling craft items donated by friends and family at a craft fair tommorow to help raise the funds needed. Good luck and congrats on the nomination.
Terrill,
My daughter is flying out from SLC this summer. The fight on the way there works slick, but not the on the way back if she has to fly out by 5:00. Could you tell me how you handled it?
Thanks.
My daughter just received her nomination letter this weekend. Both me & my husband are both happy and excited for her, but like the other parents have mentioned, we are also concerned about the cost and if it is worth it. The other thing that concerns me is that this will be the first time, she’ll ever be away from home (flying out from Las Vegas). So, it would be very helpful to hear feedback from previous participants, or comments from other parents who have considered or are considering it for their child.
Thank you.
My daughter will be attending this summer. I will also be flying to DC with her but will not be staying at the event hotel. I’m extremely excited about the event. I would love to hear from other parents and students concerning their experience at the conference. Congrats to all!!
just wanted to say hi to troi i realy hope this is the right troi who use to live in gulfport if so please e-mail if not im sorry and please disregard this post
All- my son just came back from Boston. It was his second trip. He is still friends with boys he met last year in D.C. Yes it is cost prohibitive, but worth every penny. he is more mature, happier and just more in control than ever. He is thirteen and very involved with school and the Boy Scouts. I would reccomend it to anyone who has the opportunity. He was selected for a reason. Bobbie
Jr. NYLC is not worth the ridiculous cost- it is a business like any. send your kids to volunteer somewhere for a week, not be instilled with a false sense of worth. If you’d like your kids to be tools this is the place to send them.