We understand the importance of parents knowing what their child is doing in their everyday life. It is our goal to keep our youth Associates and their parents on the same page with equal access to important information on the program.
Below is a tentative schedule of events for the 2010-2011 program. Events are subject to change to an equally important workshop.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – Information Session: Prospective YLA Associates and their parents will learn all about YLA – the history, the program, and the staff. Parents are highly encouraged to accompany their sons and daughters. Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Anaheim Downtown Community Center on Anaheim Blvd. and Center St.
September 29, 2010 – Kick Off Event: First official event for the 75 Associates accepted into YLA! Through this first event, Associates will learn about the details of the program and interact with the Youth Board and their future colleagues. Time: TBA Location: Anaheim Hilton.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 – Disney Leadership Training: Our goal is to provide Associates with a unique leadership development experience. In this session, hosted by the Disney College program, the Associates will receive an exclusive professional training session on “How to create a good first impression.” Time: TBA Location: Team Disney Anaheim.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 – Improv Night: As growing leaders, our Associates must be able to present themselves in a professional manner while under a variety of situations. At this session, the Associates will participate in improvisational scenarios to enhance their quick thinking skills. Time: TBA Location: Hasket Library.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 – Professional Workshop: Preparation for the working world involves strong skills in resume writing and job interviewing. Through a professional workshop, the Associates will practice and receive advice on how to become a stronger candidate for a future internship or job. Time: TBA Location: Anaheim Police Department
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 – Halloween Bonding: To get into the spooky spirit of Halloween, YLA Associates will spend the evening competing in traditional games and activities to build group camaraderie. Time: TBA Location: Anaheim Downtown Community Center.
Wednesday, November 3Introductions to Majors/College Workshop: Business or Humanities? Engineering or Social Sciences? The Associates will feel more confident about their future as they learn more about college majors through this workshop hosted by Cal State Fullerton.
College Campus Tour: The Associates will visit a college campus and receive the inside scoop on college life from a YLA Alumni.
Community Service Event #1: Using the city as a classroom, the Associates will come into contact with the community and learn about the importance of service. They will work in small groups to executive their own community service project.
Disney Formal Etiquette Dinner: Does the fork go on the left or the right of the plate? Which glass is for water? The plate setting may seem daunting, but through Disney Formal Etiquette Dinner, Associates will learn exactly how to properly dine in style.

Mentor Rotation: In order for the Associates to become strong leaders, it is important to seek inspiration and guidance in others. Through this event, the Associates will interact with successful individuals from areas of government, business, law enforcement, and much more.
Entrepreneurship Workshop: If you dream it, you can do it. In this workshop Associates will learn the basics of entrepreneurship and may even walk away with ideas to start their own business.
Community Service Event #2: Each group of Associates is given 10 minutes to showcase their community service project and will be judged by the advisors upon their originality and creativity.
Public Speaking Workshop: The um’s and the like’s will no longer be a part of an Associates vocabulary. Associates will learn effective ways to speak confidently in front of their peers and even stadium-sized audience!
Obstacle Course: Through an interactive day at the park, the Associates will be put to the test to see who remembers and demonstrates the leadership skills they have been taught the past 14 weeks.
YLA Graduation: Hats off to the Associates for completing YLA and learning how to become effective and confident leaders.