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Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

2016www.loudounyouth.org

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Call to Action!

Step Up Loudoun Youth challenges you to make a

difference in your community.

www.loudounyouth.org

“The Loudoun Youth Step Up Competition shows the impressive work that young people can do when they are challenged to make meaningful contributions.”

Dr. Eric Williams, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools

Step Up Loudoun Youth

Competition 2015



How do you Step Up? • Identify a topic important to you• Develop and implement an action plan or

solution• Attend a Final Details Presentation• Compete for cash prizes on March 29th, 2016


What is Step Up? An annual competition that provides an

opportunity for Loudoun County youth to get engaged and make a difference in their communities.



Personalize YourStep Up Loudoun Youth entry

Develop Action Plan• Health & Wellness

• Academic/Social Stress

• Support for others

• Substance Abuse

• Hunger, homelessness

• Environmental issues

• Education

• Objectives

• Rally

• Website

• Raise Awareness

• Fundraiser

• Start a clubStep Up Loudoun

Youth Competition 2016



Themes/Topics


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 club, etc.

• Implementation Period: October 2015-March 29th, 2016




Cash Prizes 1st place $1,000

2nd place $500

3rd place $250

4th-10th places $100 eachStep Up Loudoun Youth

Competition 2016www.loudounyouth.org





1st Place, $1,000Charitable Act: Theatre camps for underprivileged children.School: Briar Woods High School

2nd Place, $500Define Yourself: Aims to boost the self-esteemof young women with activities that celebrate their inner and outer beauty.School: Virginia Academy

3rd Place, $500Loudoun Health: is a project that providesonline information about health and disease for the people of Loudoun County.School: J. Michael Lunsford Middle School


2015 Winners



Be a Leader. Be engaged. Have fun.



Deadline: December 18th, 2015


Register atwww.loudounyouth.org




Orientation Sessions

• January 19th, 2016 Gum Spring Library 7pm

• January 20th, 2016 Sterling 6:30pm

• February 3rd, 2016 Ashburn

• February 24th- In case of weather cancellations



Learn the specifics on what to expect at


plus resources, answers to questions and

more information.



Implementation PeriodOctober 2015 to March 29th, 2016






Step Up Loudoun Youth CompetitionMarch 29th, 2016

5-9:30 p.m.



Loudoun County Public Schools

Administration Building21000 Education Court

Ashburn, VA 20148

The public is invited



Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition 2016www.loudounyouth

.org


• Interactive

• Fun• Challeng

ing

Register today at ww.loudounyouth

.orgSee your Guidance Counselor for more information




• Youth Fest and Battle of the Bands4 Battles that culminate with the top winners

performing at Youth Fest in OneLoudoun

• Leadership Loudoun Youth• Summer program focusing on leadership and

communication

• Step Up Your Health Challenge- 5k and Family Run• Schools can win up to $1,000 for a health

implementation program. Minimum 25 registrants. Step Up Loudoun

Youth Competition 2016


Documents

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