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12th Annual Peer Summit presents
INSPIRE THE FUTURE
2-day’s Youth 4 2-moro’s Future
On Friday, November 2, 2007 the Twelfth Annual Peer Summit, sponsored by Healthy Teens Marin, was held at College of Marin’s
Kentfield Campus.
A record number of 390 students from 18 public and private school middle schools, along with adult allies and advisors, attended
the FREE day of workshops for teen leaders. This year’s theme was “INSPIRE THE FUTURE: 2-day’s Youth 4 2-moro’s Future”.
Peer Summit participants selected to attend from 27 different workshops, including: Youth Court, Alcohol 101, Social Networking,
Human Beings/Human Rights, Civic Engagement, Cultures of Food, Sustainability and You, College 101, Capoeira, Break Dancing,
DJ’ing, Safe Cosmetics, Body Image and more. Workshops were lead by local agencies and organizations all dedicated to empowering
youth to lead engaged and healthy lives.
The Planning Team for Peer Summit XII was lead by youth representatives from Davidson Middle School, Martin Luther King Academy,
College of Marin and Huckleberry Youth Center. XTACEE, Urban Apache and Rhythm Village performed during morning and lunch breaks
and lunch was provided by Generation Chefs Youth Culinary Cooking Program from The Marin Youth Center. Youth interested in being
part of the Planning Team for Peer Summit XIII (and receiving a $100 stipend) are encouraged to contact Lisa Schwartz, Marin
County Office of Education, (415)499-5877.
Participants’ Comments About Peer Summit:
- “I liked going to Peer Summit so I could develop leadership skills.
- “ I don’t really like always stepping aside and letting other people be the leaders, and I sometimes feel like I can’t
get a word in edgewise about my ideas. I don’t always want to be the leader but it might be nice sometimes.”
- ” Peer Summit was a good learning experience.”
- “From today on, when I make choices, I think I’ll keep in mind how they affect my future.”
- “Very informative, the food taste test is great…I learned what food is healthy and not healthy…and will try to make better
choices.”
- "Commercials are ruining our lives."
- "Helpful, informative, nice, funny, and made me feel better about starting high school.”
Peer Summit is sponsored by Healthy Teens Marin, a collaboration of the Marin County Department of Health & Human Services,
Marin County Office of Education, Marin Community Foundation, Marin County Sheriff’s Office, Marin County Probation Office,
Marin County District Attorney’s Office, Marin County Public Defender’s Office, College of Marin, Youth Leadership Institute,
Novato Youth Center, Marin City Network, School Linked Services, The Marin Youth Center, YMCA of Marin and Healthy Marin Partnership.
For more information about Peer Summit, its workshops or entertainment contact
Lisa Schwartz, Marin County Office of Education,
(415)499-5877
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