Not your typical workshop! This is a hands-on experience with art that tells a story and shares hidden messages of unity, leadership, and dreams. Art is an expression of the human spirit. Art not only captivates us, it teaches us about ourselves, and our connections to each other. Art, poetry, and cultural storytelling will be highlighted.

 

In this interactive workshop, we will explore the facts and myths surrounding cannabis, focusing on its health effects, risks, and prevention. Through engaging quizzes and group activities, you will learn about the differences between CBD and THC, medical vs. recreational use, and the legal landscape in California. We will dive into the health risks of cannabis, including cannabis use disorder, the dangers of edibles, driving under the influence, and its impact on mental health. We will also examine how cannabis is marketed and normalized in pop culture. By the end, students will have the knowledge to make informed decisions, advocate for prevention, and share their own call to action with decision-makers!

 

Effectively reaching an audience with powerful and therapeutic messages doesn't happen accidentally. When it comes to ideas and issues that we are passionate about, there is a process for making an impact through messaging. Whether it's social media, public service announcements (PSAs), or personal connections, treating your audience with respect and dignity is key. This training equips participants with a powerful tool that can easily be used to add process to the passion and create messages that are relevant, engaging, and most importantly, effective.

 

This workshop will highlight how to use Hip Hop culture/art as a tool to promote youth led tobacco-free projects and dialogue. It will provide strategies for getting the word out to peers and the community about advocacy efforts related to tobacco prevention. Furthermore, the workshop will ensure youth voices are heard and help shape and influence decision-making.

 

Join SaulPaul, GRAMMY Nominated "Musician with a Message," for an unforgettable experience that will entertain, inspire, and empower. In this dynamic session, SaulPaul shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity, transforming his life from tragedy to triumph. Through engaging storytelling and interactive moments, he will show students the power of resilience, self-determination, and positive choices.

 

SaulPaul will also perform music from his latest album Speak Hope, Sing Joy, blending motivational themes with energetic performances that will uplift and inspire. Students will leave the experience motivated to face challenges with optimism and empowered to take positive action in their own lives and #BeTheChange.

 

This program will be like you are growing a tree symbolizing a healthy relationship. You will nee know the roots of what kind of relationship you are in and what that fully means. You will need the space for it to grown both together and with those around you. Most importantly you will see what can hurt the tree (like weeds) and you will need to know what a red or green flag is. All these parts are just a small list of things you will need to grow the beautiful tree of you and your relationship.

 

Zines have been used throughout history as an education, advocacy, and art expression tool. Learn about the history of Zines, how they can be a power tool for climate action, and create your own!

 

Attendees will learn about renewable energy, the history of Zines and their role in political advocacy, and tangible ways they can be involved in climate action.

 

This workshop aims to provide participants with a mental health toolbox to help them navigate daily stressors. It focuses on the different types of stress, differentiating between stress and anxiety, and how stress disproportionately affects people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and lower-income communities. Attends will expand their mental health toolbox by learning methods for reducing stress and mental health resources through interactive activities. They will also learn about how different communities are affected by stress and how alcohol and other drug use impacts stress.

 

Jose Martinez is a Napa Valley artist who has been painting for over a decade. Jose is dedicated to helping youth express themselves by facilitating art workshops. It is through diverse forms of art that youth gain a positive outlet for expression. Join Jose in this guided art workshop, and walk away with your own piece of art!

 

This workshop serves the purpose of assisting Friday Night Live Chapters (and other project-development groups) in organizing the recommended plan for your chapter to succeed this school year! We will also encourage new ideas for community projects! The American Canyon High School Chapter has used these guidelines for our projects and has effectively perform most of our tasks (or we adapted). The guidelines of the presentation are broken down into three components: Process, Plan, Perfection!

 

Come have a "real talk" engaging conversation about erasing the stigma of opioid use disorder. In this workshop, you will learn how to identify if your loved one has an opioid use disorder, is struggling with opioid intoxication, as well as how to administer NARCAN to reverse an opiod overdose. The opioid epidemic is ruining the lives of our loved ones, but it doesn't have to...so let's talk about it...and heal our community.

 

Join us for an empowering and hands-on workshop that dives into the world of sustainable gardening! In this session, we will explore essential skills to help preserve our planet - starting right in your own backyard! Today's youth are crucial stewards of sustainability, and by understanding how to treat the earth responsibly, we can make an impact that lasts. With environmental changes affecting our generation most, now is the time to equip our peers with knowledge and tools for innovative, eco-friendly gardening. Sustainable solutions start with you - let's find creative ways to protect our plant, starting from the soil up!

 

Through presentation, hands-on activities, and film this workshop will introduce participants to the building community and creating safe spaces by creating space for them to explore a deeper connection to self and those around them. This session models a safe, virtual space for individuals and small groups to engage in uncommonly open, honest dialogue. Since schools have reopened, each person has a set of shared human needs - for support, expression, recognition, meaning, and connection. By closing the gap between who we are on the inside and who we show up as at school online or onsite, we create more meaningful connections, healthier communication, deeper engagement - and ultimately more powerful results. You will leave this session with a simple, straightforward tools to help start courageous conversations about the social-emotional well-being of your community. Participants will learn about the #MillonMaskMovement which has been working with people all over the world to explore the masks we wear.

 

This powerful workshop navigates the complex landscape of relationships. Delve into the crucial distinctions between healthy and unhealthy relationships, explore various forms of abuse, and learn to recognize the warning signs. Discover valuable resources and strategies to support those impacted by unhealthy relationships. Through interactive activities, strengthen your understanding of what constitutes a healthy relationship while having fun along the way.

 

 

Taking care of ourselves makes it easier to take care of others, whether we're at home, at school, or behind the wheel of a vehicle. This workshop teaches critical concepts related to traffic safety while connecting the same concepts to the importance of mental health. This presentation reinforces simple strategies to balance and align your mind and keep you safe behind the wheel. It will challenge young people to become safer drivers by promoting positive mental health strategies.

 

 

Participants will learn what third hand smoke is and how it affects people exposed to it. Participants will also learn the process this group is doing with test kits that detect the amount of "third hand smoke" on surfaces. We will also dicuss advocacy and education with the data collected in the school and community.

 

In today's data-driven world, transforming raw information into compelling visuals and clear messages is key to effective communication. This interactive workshop will guide participants through the creative process of using data to develop eye-catching infographics, social media posts, and public service announcements (PSAs). More than just understanding the numbers, you'll explore how to interpret data to tell impactful stories and engage your audience in meaningful ways. Throughout the workshop, you'll engage in lively discussions, collaborate with peers, and bring data to life with interactive projects. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to enhance your communication skills, this session will empower you to transform information into action. Come discover the ART behind data!

 

An interactive workshop that challenges participants to interpret an amazing property of water. The mystery activity reveals the importance of the interconnected relationships between the Earth's 4 spheres: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere. A fun way to learn about how we are affected by our environments, choices and what we consume physically and mentally.