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Call to Action! Step Up Loudoun Youth challenges you to make a difference in your community.

“The Loudoun Youth Step Up Competition shows the impressive work that young people can do when they are challenged to make meaningful contributions.” Dr. Eric Williams, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition How do you Step Up? Identify a topic important to you Develop and implement an action plan or solution Attend a Final Details Presentation Compete for cash prizes on March 29 th, 2016 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition What is Step Up? An annual competition that provides an opportunity for Loudoun County youth to get engaged and make a difference in their communities.

Personalize Your Step Up Loudoun Youth entry Develop Action Plan Health & Wellness Academic/Social Stress Support for others Substance Abuse Hunger, homelessness Environmental issues Education Objectives Rally Website Raise Awareness Fundraiser Start a club Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Themes/Topics

Step Up Entries Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Open to all Loudoun County middle and high school students (public, private, home school) Work as a team or individual. Pick your partners from different schools, sports club, etc. Implementation Period: October 2015-March 29 th, 2016 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

Cash Prizes Cash Prizes 1 st place $1,000 2 nd place $500 3 rd place $250 4 th -10 th places $100 each Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition st Place, $1,000 Charitable Act: Theatre camps for underprivileged children. School: Briar Woods High School 2nd Place, $500 Define Yourself: Aims to boost the self-esteem of young women with activities that celebrate their inner and outer beauty. School: Virginia Academy 3rd Place, $500 Loudoun Health: is a project that provides online information about health and disease for the people of Loudoun County. School: J. Michael Lunsford Middle School Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition 2015 Winners

Be a Leader. Be engaged. Have fun. Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Deadline: December 18 th, 2015 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Register at

Orientation Sessions January 19th, 2016 Gum Spring Library 7pm January 20th, 2016 Sterling 6:30pm February 3 rd, 2016 Ashburn February 24 th - In case of weather cancellations Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Learn the specifics on what to expect at Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition plus resources, answers to questions and more information. Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

Implementation Period October 2015 to March 29th, 2016 Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition

Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition March 29 th, :30 p.m. Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Loudoun County Public Schools Administration Building Education Court Ashburn, VA The public is invited

Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Interactive Fun Challenging Register today at ww.loudounyouth.org See your Guidance Counselor for more information

Youth Fest and Battle of the Bands 4 Battles that culminate with the top winners performing at Youth Fest in OneLoudoun Leadership Loudoun Youth Summer program focusing on leadership and communication Step Up Your Health Challenge- 5k and Family Run Schools can win up to $1,000 for a health implementation program. Minimum 25 registrants. Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition