11th ANNUAL YOUTH ACTIVISM GATHERING
for youth to come together, organize, & share ideas. Meet people from around the state; have a voice in our communities; share skills and information to empower ourselves.
WHEN: April 16-18, 2011
WHERE: Turner Grange, Route 117, Turner Center, ME
What is the Youth Activism Gathering?
The YAG is an annual event in which youth from all over the state (and sometimes beyond) converge to share ideas, explore issues and methods of resolving them, share knowledge, network and get creative. The YAG is a 3-day celebration of political action, fierce youth brilliance, and do-it-yourself fun! Come share ideas, skills, and experiences with other youth from around the state.
Who Comes to the YAG?
- People from diverse backgrounds
- People with any level of experience
- Mostly people in their teens to 30’s but all young at heart are welcome
- Doesn’t matter if you’ve had lots of experience in activism or you are completely new to it!
Does it cost money?
In order to keep the YAG going each year, we ask for $5-10/day. But, if you can’t pay that much or anything at all, you’re still welcome to come. We want everyone to come who wants to. You can also register when you arrive at the gathering, but if we know you are coming, it helps us to figure out how many are coming, how much food to get, who can rideshare with others, etc.
LOGISTIX:
Arrive anytime after 10 AM on Saturday, April 16. Circle up at noon. Gathering ends at 3 PM on Monday, April 18.
See you there!
Few questions :
1. Is there a link for directions ? (maybe I overlooked it )
2. when you say maybe tenting ? , what are the sleeping arrangments ?
sleeping bag pillow on floor of grange? outside? unisex?
3. we bring our own meals or breakfest , lunch and dinner going to be served?
Hey there! There is no link to directions at the moment. I know it’s on rt 117 in Turner Center, near Leavitt HS, but I will try to find something more specific and get back to you.
The sleeping arrangements are on the floor, which is why we encourage you to bring a sleeping pad. There is no gender separation, and it’s a pretty wide open space. Tents are more than welcome.
Some fabulous cooks offer up three meals a day, and snacks. Please let us know if you have any diet restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate all needs, but you might want to consider bringing some food if you have a lot of restrictions. There will be vegan, vegetarian and meat options.
If you haven’t already, please register if you plan on coming, and encourage others to as well. No one is turned away, but it’s super helpful if the organizers know who to expect. (check out the register tab). Thanks!!
-Meaghan
Directions to the Turner Grange: On Route 117 in Turner Center
village, near Leavitt High School and across from Kids Camp, about a
mile east of Route 4. THE EXACT STREET ADDRESS IS 424 TURNER CENTER
ROAD, TURNER.
… From the South: From Portland, take Route 100 north (Gray Road) out
of Portland,or take I-95/Maine Turnpike to Auburn, where you will
meet up with Route 4 and 4 and 100 go into Auburn. Then take Route 4
north out of Auburn about 8 miles to where Route 117 crosses Route 4.
Turn right on Route 117 and go about one mile. The Grange is on the
left.