Before You Go
Youth Waiver
We must have a waiver on file for EVERY youth who attends the Youth Summit. All youth should be pre-registered and bring a waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian in order to be granted access to the Youth Summit venue. Youth will not be permitted to attend without submitting a waiver!
Arrival, Check-In & Logistics
The 2024 DFCS-PCS Youth Summit will be held at The Classic Center (300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601) from 10 am – 3 pm. Doors open at 8:45 am, and all participants should arrive no later than 9:45 am in order to get checked in prior to our start.
Schedule
9:15 - 9:45 am Check In
10 - 11 am Opening Session
11:15 am - 12:15 pm Workshop Session 1
12:15 - 12:50 pm Lunch
1 - 2 pm Workshop Session 2
2:10 - 3 pm Closing Session
We are pleased to announce the following lineup of fantastic presenters for our youth and adult workshops:
Keynote: Jerria Martin
In her keynote message, Just Jerria: My Reason, My Story, My Song!, Jerria shares a story of overcoming adversity and using every lesson learned to empower youth through the power of the arts. Jerria went from being a troubled youth, on the verge of being arrested at just seven years old, to becoming a national viral sensation, youth minister and two-time White House celebrated drug preventionist, all due to the tremendous impact of music in her life.
Jerria Martin is the Director of Drug Free Communities of Dallas County. Learn more by visiting their website at dchopedealers.com.