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Route 66 Centennial Youth Summit

Arizona students & educators,

An exciting opportunity awaits you! The Preserve America Youth Summit is taking place June 2 - 5, 2025, and we are seeking teachers as well as 7th - 12th graders to participate.

The Route 66 Centennial Youth Summit will be presented by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preserve Route 66 Initiative and HOPE Crew programs in partnership with the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona and other AZ partners.

The Summit will offer engaging on-site interactive learning and leadership experiences at historic places for students and educators with goals of strengthening community efforts and motivating the next generation of stewards.

This Youth Summit is a fully funded opportunity for both students and teachers! All program costs, including meals, transportation, and lodging are covered for all Summit participants. Additionally, community service hours are offered to participants.

The Youth Summit is a four-day program for Arizona middle and high school students, teachers, and service leaders sharing historic places associated with Route 66 preparing for the 100th anniversary. Participants are selected through an online application process. All applicants- teachers and students alike- fill out the same online application.

During the Summit participants will:

 

Please note, this is not a field trip nor a summer camp. Participants act as consultants and problem solvers! Space is limited, and the application deadline is May 2, 2025. Applications are available here.

For more information please contact:

Jessika: [email protected]
Ann Alexander Walker: [email protected]
Michelle Pearson: [email protected]  

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