The SPAN (Student Peace Action Network) Youth Summit for Peace and Justice is just around the corner. Its time to get psyched and ready to attend. Activists from across the country will attend the SPAN Summit in sunny Southern California at Claremont Colleges on February 15-17.

The SPAN Summit is an exciting opportunity for student activists to come together, learn and build a stronger movement. All of this is leading up to the youth and student march on washington - April 20, 2002 In this time of war at home and abroad a strong student peace movement is more vital than ever.

We’ve got great speakers and workshops lined up to cover many of the most pressing issues facing student activists.

Workshops include

Non-Violence / Direct Action

Media / Indy Media

Arts in Action

Facilitation & Consensus

Blockades

Legal Prep

Challenging White Supremacy

Organizing on campus

food not bombs

indy media

Student Review Boards (NSYCP) Panel Discussions include

Alternatives to War

Protecting Civil Liberties

Scapegoating & Racism

Youth in the Movement



Plane tickets right now are running at about 200 dollars round trip - but you have to buy soon to get the good deals !! There will be transportation provided from ontario airport and a shuttle bus runs from LA international.

** travel stipends and work trade available - send a statement of need along with your registration to - youthsummit@peace-action.org **

Things to bring :

mug & personal dishes to eat with

sleeping bag

musical instruments (drumming 4 justice)

personal items

$ for personal expenses