2024 YAC Online Application
  • 2024 YAC Online Application

    *Please be sure to read every part of this application, as some descriptions have external links you will need to follow.  Be sure to utilize the provided checklist at njlmti.org/yac to make sure that you haven’t missed any steps!*
  • Dear 2024 YAC Candidate,
    Members of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) are a vital part of the success of the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute. YACs are individuals who have previously attended LMTI and serve as leaders and role models for current participants. YACs undergo an extensive interview, application, and training process to make them into the TI experts they are. So much of the success of LMTI depends on the youth staff. Each year we select individuals from throughout the state to serve as YACs. 

    Some responsibilities of a YAC include….

    • Remaining alcohol, tobacco, and other drug free
    • Appreciating and promoting diversity
    • Promoting a drug free lifestyle to others
    • Being a positive role model
    • Assisting with group facilitation (Action Group and Process Group)
    • Assisting with cabin chaperoning duties
    • Undergoing 5 mandatory training sessions for preparation (in addition to Sunday staff training at camp)
    • Attending all 5 days of LMTI Summer Leadership Conference

    **Please note– Not every YAC is the same! New Jersey is diverse and our youth staff reflects that diversity. We look for a mix of individuals who are both “in front of the scenes” and “behind the scenes” individuals. If you enjoyed your experience at LMTI and would like to share what you learned with the future campers, we hope you will consider applying to be a YAC.

    Please email Ella Ramos at mramos@pipnj.org or contact the LMTI office at 201-552-2264 if you have any questions. Best of luck!

    - The LMTI Staff and the YAC Selection Committee

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    TRAINING DATES:

    • IN PERSON Saturday, April 13 from 10:00PM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094

     

    • IN PERSON Saturday, May 11 from 10:00PM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094
            


    • IN PERSON - Saturday, June 22 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094



    • OVERNIGHT - Saturday, July 20- July 21 Secaucus Recreation Center, time is TBD.

     

    • IN PERSON - Saturday, August 10 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094

       

    The conference will take place between August 19-August 23 at YMCA Camp Ralph Mason. YACs are asked to arrive at camp on Sunday, August 18, the day before the conference begins to attend a training session and to assist in pre-conference planning/set-up.

  • LMTI Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Application

    This application must be submitted by Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Call (201) 552-2217 and ask for an LMTI staff member or e-mail mramos@pipnj.org if you have any questions about the application process. NOTE: If you are a graduating senior, disregard this application and stay tuned for CATS applications.
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    This application must be submitted by Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Call (201) 552-2217 and ask for an LMTI staff member or e-mail mramos@pipnj.org if you have any questions about the application process. NOTE: If you are a graduating senior, disregard this application and stay tuned for CATS applications.
  • Guardian Consent Form

    This section is to be completed by your parent or legal guardian.
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  • ATTENDANCE POLICY

    Attendance at each of the YAC trainings is critically important to the success of the YACs. We expect that every effort will be made to attend all trainings. However, we do understand that conflicts may arise and therefore will allow all YACs one (1) excused absence. Beyond that, any additional absences will be reviewed by the LMTI staff on a case by case basis. Upon acceptance, YACs will be notified of the procedure they must follow regarding reporting an absence to the LMTI staff.

     

    TRAINING DATES:

    IN PERSON Saturday, April 13 from 10:00PM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094
     

    IN PERSON Saturday, May 11 from 10:00PM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094
          


    IN PERSON - Saturday, June 22 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094

     
    OVERNIGHT - Saturday, July 20- July 21 Secaucus Recreation Center, time is TBD.
     

    IN PERSON - Saturday, August 10 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM at the Partners In Prevention Office. 150 Meadowlands Pkwy Suite 102, Secaucus, NJ 07094

     
    The conference will take place between August 19-August 23 at YMCA Camp Ralph Mason. YACs are asked to arrive at camp on Sunday, August 18, the day before the conference begins to attend a training session and to assist in pre-conference planning/set-up.

  • YAC TRAINING FEE**

    **Please note many action groups fully or partially cover the cost of the YAC fee and others do not. Connect with your child's action group advisor to confirm their contribution. If this fee is a barrier to applying to be a YAC please still apply and email RTaylor@pipnj.org about scholarship opportunities**

    The YAC Training fee is $400.00. Each YAC’s fee covers their five days of training, including one overnight. The stay at camp for the LMTI Summer Leadership Conference is provided by LMTI. The YAC Training fee is due no later than the second YAC training date, Saturday, May 11. If accepted as a YAC, you will receive a funding form to fill out for billing purposes. Please check with your advisor now so you know who will be paying your fee (i.e. your parents, school, or municipal alliance).

    Refund Policy

    • A full refund will be given if a student drops out of, or is required to
      leave the YAC program before the first training.
    • A partial refund of $150.00 will be given if the student drops out of, or is
      required to leave the YAC program up until the overnight training.
    • No refund will be given if a student drops out of, or is required to leave
      the YAC program after the overnight training.
  • A. Consent for Attendance and Participation
    This information provided in this form is correct and my child has permission to participate in all activities at all YAC trainings at the Partners In Prevention Office on 4/13, 5/11, 6/22 and 8/10 the YAC training at the Secaucus Recreation Center from 7/20 - 7/21 and the Summer Leadership Conference at YMCA Camp Mason from 8/18-8/23.

    B. Insurance
    I agree to pay any medical bills (independently or through insurance) that may arise as a result of injuries incurred at YAC trainings or the LMTI Summer Leadership Conference.

    C. Medical Consent
    I hereby authorize trained LMTI Staff or Health Care Staff to administer first aid to the participant when necessary. In the event of a medical emergency, I understand that I will be contacted as soon as possible and that my child may be transported to the closest hospital. I give permission for the administration of all needed medicines, performance of all surgical and other treatment, and the administration of any anesthetic or injection which, in the opinion of the attending physician, may be necessary and/or advisable in the event of any medical emergencies regarding my child. It is understood that reasonable efforts shall be made to reach me prior to rendering emergency treatment to the patient. Without limiting the permissions I granted regarding medical treatment and transportation in this paragraph and below, in the event that I am unavailable, I designate the aforementioned emergency contact to provide medical consent on my behalf, or to transport my child to/from Camp Mason/Training facility or to/from the medical facility.

    D. Transportation Consent
    I give permission for LMTI staff or volunteers to transport my child away from YMCA Camp Mason/LMTI Summer Leadership Conference/YAC trainings for any reason that is deemed necessary by LMTI staff. I understand that in the event that my child must return home (including psychological or physical medical needs, rule infringement, or any other occurrence deemed necessary by LMTI staff), I am responsible for providing transportation.

    E. Photo/Video Release
    I give permission for photographs/video footage to be taken of the participant (either in person or online), and for photographs/video footage in which the participant is included to be used for purposes of publicity by LMTI and Partners in Prevention. This includes publication of pictures/video on LMTI websites social media outlets.

    F. Consent for Text Message Alerts & App Communication
    I give permission for LMTI to send event and info alerts via text message or identified cell phone app to the participant via the cell phone number provided (if you do not want the participant to receive updates, please do not provide a cell phone number in section 1). Standard text message rates may apply.

    G. COVID-19
    I understand that LMTI and YMCA Camp Mason are operating in accordance with Covid-19 federal, state, and local youth camp safety guidelines. I understand the dangerous and infectious nature of the COVID-19 virus, and acknowledge that the COVID-19 virus may be transmitted from person to person even if all federal, state, local, and other COVID-19 guidelines are followed. I understand that LMTI, YMCA Camp Mason, and Partners in Prevention cannot guarantee that any person will not become infected with the COVID-19 virus. NOTWITHSTANDING THESE RISKS, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PARTICIPANT IS VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGERS INVOLVED. I HEREBY AGREE, FOR MYSELF AND THE PARTICIPANT, TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PARTICIPANT ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE, HOWEVER CAUSED. TO THAT END, IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIMITATION OF THE RELEASE, WAIVER, AND INDEMNIFICATION SET OUT IN PARAGRAPH H, BELOW, I WILL NOT HOLD LMTI, YMCA CAMP MASON, NCADD-HUDSON/PARTNERS IN PREVENTION, OR ANY OF THEIR STAFF, PRINCIPALS, OR AGENTS, RESPONSIBLE FOR, AND HEREBY RELEASE EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF THEM, FROM ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, INJURY, OR DEATH, ASSOCIATED WITH COVID-19 AND RELATED MATTERS.

     

    H. Release, Waiver, and Indemnification
    I, the undersigned parent/guardian, do hereby execute this release, waiver, and indemnification and agree to represent as follows: The release of YMCA Camp Ralph S. Mason, NCADD-Hudson/Partners in Prevention, the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute and their employees, and agents from any and all liability, loss, damage, costs, claims or causes of action including, but not limited to, all bodily injuries and property damages arising out of the sole negligence or other acts or omissions of YMCA Camp Mason, NCADD-Hudson/Partners in Prevention, and the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the said above from any and all liability, loss, damage costs, or causes of action, including attorney’s fees and witness costs, arising out of the undersigned participation in the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute (LMTI) Summer Leadership Conference and other events scheduled for the 2023-2024 school year.

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  • Final Steps: Interview sign up & recommendation form

  • Recommendation
    YACs must provide one advisor/general recommendation.

    Please provide the person who will be completing your recommendation with this link:

    https://forms.gle/aEp4nBNqYpczEECt8

  • Interview
    All interviews will be conducted virtually.
    Please email Ella at Mramos@pipnj.org as soon as possible to schedule a virtual Interview.

  • Final Reminders

  • This application must be completed by Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 11:59 PM. Call (201) 552-2217 and ask for an LMTI staff member or e-mail mramos@pipnj.org if you have any questions about the application process.

    Don't forget, you can always refer back to http://njlmti.org/yacapps/ for more information and the YAC application checklist! 

     

    Make sure to click submit! 

     

     

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