Virtual NELS 2020 Registration

We were excited to be offering virtual program options for Leaders School 2020 amid the COVID-19 cancellation of our in person program.

Virtual NELS has concluded for 2020 and registration is closed. See all the great things that happened at Virtual NELS here!

This page is maintained for historical reference purposes.

 

Eligibility Requirements

The following requirements apply for teens to attend live sessions and values sessions. All other activities, videos, and recordings of live sessions (excepting values sessions) will be accessible to all and will not require registration.

  • Be 12 years old by July 19th
  • In grades 6th-12th during the 2019-2020 school year
  • Been an active member of their YMCA’s Leaders Club for at least 3 months. Virtual activities during the COVID-19 outbreak count too.

Program Dates & Info

Program will run July 19th – 22nd and will consist of live Zoom events, live values sessions via Zoom in the evenings, and pre-recorded videos of activities and challenges posted daily. While full participation is encouraged teens can choose how often they participate and much they engage.

The Virtual NELS 2020 theme is Reach! – highlighting the importance of connecting, reaching out, and expanding your comfort zone.

How to Register

  • Fill out our online registration form.
  • Complete the digital waiver form. This link will be sent to your parent/guardian.
  • That’s it! We’ll confirm your registration and send you a schedule, links to live events, and other information a week prior to the event.
  • There are limited spots for live events! – While this is a virtual program there is still limited space. Registration is on a first come first serve basis.
  • Deadline to register is July 12th!

FAQ

Can I attend if I don’t meet the eligibility requirements? No. Only teens who meet the requirements can attend the live sessions and values sessions. Teens who don’t meet the requirements will still be able to view recordings of live sessions (values sessions will not be recorded) as well as the pre-recorded activity videos and challenges.

Is there a cost to Virtual NELS? No! Virtual NELS programming is offered for free thanks to the generosity of donations and efforts from our volunteer staff team.

Do I have to attend and/or do everything that is offered? No. While full participation is encouraged you can choose how many live sessions to attend, to engage in the pre-recorded activities and challenges, how much you post/engage on social media, the live virtual sessions, etc.

What if I can’t attend a live session or see a pre-recorded activity when its posted? We are posting recordings of all live sessions (excepting values sessions) as well as the pre-recorded videos on our regional website, Facebook and Instagram pages. If you miss a session or video post you can see them there at a time convenient for you. The Virtual Leaders School 2020 web page will be a one stop shop containing all the recorded activities in one place.