A Public Policy and Service Learning Program
for High School Students in Illinois

The 2009 Illinois Youth Summit will be held on Friday, May 1.

Youth have the power to bring about change. Giving students a voice in decisions that affect them is what the Illinois Youth Summit is all about

Now in its 15th year, the Illinois Youth Summit promotes awareness, investigation and civic action by high school students on current public policy issues affecting youth. The Illinois Youth Summit is a vital opportunity for high school students from across Illinois to work with community leaders and policymakers on issues affecting them.

Over 1,300 Illinois high school students are participating.

Click here to learn about Previous Illinois Youth Summits or to download the 2008 Curriculum (PDF 1 mb) .

Summit Student Service Projects