Youth Delegation
2012 Youth Agenda -click here
Youth Delegates Play a Key Role in Superior Days
A diverse group of residents from northwest Wisconsin collaborate to enhance and build upon the area’s relationship with Wisconsin state government. Youth delegates play a key role in Superior Days. They are involved in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating all aspects of Superior Days.
Purpose of Student Participation
Increase the knowledge and civic skills of youth in the Superior Days process.
Raise the perceptions among adults as to the contributions that area youth can make through adult-youth partnerships.
Assist teens in communicating with state government through development of a “Youth Agenda.”
2012 Youth Meeting Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the appropriate age for a youth delegate?
Students between the ages of 16 and 18, depending on the maturity level.
What are the costs for the youth?
Usually there are no costs, except for personal spending for youth who are sponsored by schools or agencies.
Who pays?
Local area school districts and youth organizations, such as 4-H clubs.
Is spending money provided to the youth participants?
No funds are provided for free time expenses. Youth must provide their own funds for special activities.
What activities are there to do when free time is allotted?
Each group pre-plans special activities. In the past, youth delegates have attended basketball or hockey games, if the Badgers were playing. They can also enjoy shopping and dining on Madison’s State Street.
What do students wear?
Youth should wear business/dress-up type clothing for all meetings held in Madison during Superior Days. Youth have some free time during their trip in which they can wear casual clothes.
How do I get to Madison?
The School District of Superior sponsors a bus which is available to all Youth Delegates free of charge. The bus leaves Superior early Tuesday morning and leaves Madison after breakfast on Thursday.
For More Information Contact:
Joan Wimme
Community Youth Development Educator
University of Wisconsin-Extension
Douglas County Courthouse
1313 Belknap Street, Room 107
Superior, WI 54880
Telephone: (715) 395-1365
joan.wimme@ces.uwex.edu