1. Sponsored by: www.loudounyouth.org Presented by: In partnership with:
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition 2017

2. What is Step Up?
The first Step Up was held in 2005 as a way to bring students and adults together in a dialogue that was believed to help identify the needs of the youth. We wanted to LISTEN to the youth and give them a VOICE. We then started working towards making Loudoun County the best possible place to grow up!
In 2010 Step Up was transformed into a program that empowers the youth themselves to take positive and impactful actions to make their communities a better place to live, get an education and play. Youth identify the issues that matter to them and they TAKE ACTION to create solutions!
What is SULYC? 4 points.. Phased and then line out?
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3. How do you Step Up? Identify a topic that is important to you
Research the topic to become educated about it
Develop and implement an action plan or solution
Attend a Final Details Presentation
Prepare and practice your 5 minute presentation
Present your work in the preliminary round on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
The top 10 teams move into the finals to determine their cash prizes on April 5th, 2017
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4. Personalize Your Entry
Develop Action Plan
Themes/Topics
Health & Wellness
Academic/Social Stress
Support for others
Substance Abuse
Hunger, homelessness
Environmental issues
Education
Objectives
Rally
Website
Raise Awareness
Fundraiser
Start a club
Here are some ideas for topics- these can be individually included
Same with Developing the action plan
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5. Cash Prizes 1st place $1,000. 2nd place $500. 3rd place $250
Cash Prizes 1st place $1,000* 2nd place $500* 3rd place $250* 4th-10th places $100 each* * Prize amounts may change due to fundraising.
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6. 2015-2016 Top Three www.loudounyouth.org 1st Place, $1,000
PASTA: An organization that addresses the many issues that kids in our community face by giving kids of all ages meaningful volunteer opportunities.
Stone Bridge, Rock Ridge Broad Run & Stone Hill Middle School
2nd Place, $750
Breaking Your Silence: Empowering survivors of sexual assault.
Briar Woods High School
3rd Place, $500
We’re All Human: Suicide Prevention in Loudoun County/ Mental Health Awareness
Woodgrove High School
My only thought would be to just mention the names of the projects with the pictures.
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7. Step Up Entries
Open to all Loudoun County middle and high school students (public, private, home school)
Work as a team or individual. Pick your partners from different schools, sports, clubs, etc.
Implementation Period: October 2016-March 28th, 2017
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8. Be a Leader. Be engaged. Have fun.
Register at
Be a Leader. Be engaged. Have fun.
Deadline to Register:
December 16th, 2016
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9. Orientation Sessions Learn the specifics on what to expect at
January 17th, 2017 Dulles South 6:30pm
January 18th, 2017 Rust Library 6:30pm
January 24th, Cascades Library 6:30PM
January 31th, In case of weather cancellations
Learn the specifics on what to expect at
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plus resources, answers to questions and
more information.
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10. Implementation Period
October 2016 to March 28th, 2017
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11. Trailside Middle School
March 28th, :00 - 9:00 p.m.
Trailside Middle School
20325 Claiborne Parkway
Ashburn, VA 20147
The public is invited
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12. Register today at ww.loudounyouth.org
Interactive
Fun
Challenging
Register today at
ww.loudounyouth.org
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13. YouthFest and Battle of the Bands
Additional Programs…
YouthFest and Battle of the Bands
4 Battle of the bands on 1/27, 2/24, 3/24 & 4/21
OneLoudoun Saturday 6/ PM
Loudoun Youth Leadership Program
Summer leadership program for rising 9th – 12th graders. Sign up early to reserve your spot. Registration opens Feb 2017!
Step Up Your Health Challenge – AOL 5K & Fun Run
With 10 + registrants you can earn money for your school PLUS give them a chance to win $1000! Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 8 AM
Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition 2017