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YADAPP 2008 - 24th Annual Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project

Dates and Location: July 21-24, 2008 - Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia
YADAPP 2008 Informational Brochure: Download it here.


Through the Governor's Prevention Comes First program, the Governor’s Office for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Virginia Center for School Safety at the Department of Criminal Justice Services are pleased to announce the 24th Annual Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP) to be held July 21-24, 2008 on the campus of Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia.

The Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project is a statewide youth leadership conference designed to empower teams of high school students with the resources and motivation to develop projects related to the promotion of school safety and the prevention of drug use among their peers. Since 1984, approximately 400 different high school-led teams and community organizations have participated in this unique “youth-led” leadership project.

The mission of YADAPP is to develop youth leadership in order to foster substance abuse and violence prevention efforts at the state, regional, and local level. At YADAPP 2008, conference participants will work as a team to create an action plan devoted to addressing an important substance abuse or violence prevention issue affecting the lives of their peers.



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Registration Information

The registration process for YADAPP 2008 will be completely online through the Event Registration System at the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. Space will be limited to the first 100 teams that register. Avoid disappointment and take advantage of this unique, Virginia tradition today in order to ensure that your high school or community organization is represented at YADAPP 2008. Please visit the Event Registration System to register your team.


What is the registration fee for YADAPP 2008?

The value and experience of YADAPP far exceeds the actual cost! The team registration fee for YADAPP 2008 is $600. This fee will cover lodging and meals for a team of four students and one adult. Teams with additional adult sponsors will be charged $50 per adult. Conference and travel expenses can often be paid through the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 2001 (SDFSCA) funding allocated to each school division in Virginia.

Teams may pay the registration fee via credit card, purchase order, or check. If paying by check, please make check payable to the Treasurer of Virginia and send to:

YADAPP 2008
Department of Criminal Justice Services
Attn: Judy Lloyd, Finance
202 North Ninth Street
Richmond, VA 23219

What is the refund policy for YADAPP 2008?

If you register a team and then decide you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following deadlines for obtaining a refund:
  • If you cancel on or before June 30, 2008, you will obtain a FULL refund.
  • If you cancel beginning July 1, 2008 and on or before July 10, 2008, you will obtain a 50% refund.
  • If you cancel on July 11, 2008 or later, you will NOT receive a refund.

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Team Information

The YADAPP summer leadership conference is a team-based leadership experience for high school age youth and sponsoring adults. High schools and community organizations are encouraged to send a team to YADAPP 2008 this summer. This team will represent your school or organization during the conference.

YADAPP 2008 Team Requirements:
  • A team consists of four youth participants and one or two adult sponsors.
  • A team must represent either a high school or community organization.
  • Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders may participate.
  • Diverse youth participants should be selected for their commitment to lead drug-free lives and their peer leadership potential.
  • One or two adult sponsors must accompany each team.
Who should attend YADAPP 2008?
  • high school students interested in making a difference
  • students from leadership clubs/organizations such as SADD, SAVE, YOVASO, SGA, NHS, BETA, etc…
  • students involved in community coalitions
  • students working in the community through Community Services Boards, Offices on Youth, YMCAs, etc …
  • adults interested in working with a team of students from their locality

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Mailings

In preparation for YADAPP 2008, periodic mailings will be sent to potential participants, registered participants, and conference staff members. When possible, these mailings will be available to download on this webpage.

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