33rd Annual LYLC Application: 2026

33rd Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference Application: 2026

July 13th, 2026 -July 19th, 2026
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The Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC) brings together Latinx high school students of Nevada for seven days of leadership training and development.

The goals of the Latino Youth Leadership Conference are to:

1. Empower youth through leadership, development, and community service.
2. Encourage youth to pursue and complete higher education.
3. Emphasize cultural, community, and family values.

The LYLC is a 7-day, 6-night STAY at UNLV! It is a mixture between college conference and summer camp. During the week participants can expect team-building activities and competitions, workshops and energizers, and campus tours of UNLV, NSU, and CSN.

The conference begins on July 13th, 2026, and ends on July 19th, 2026, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Participation in the LYLC is completely FREE. Lodging, conference materials, meals, and transportation between institutions are provided at no cost to participants or their families. Conference participants must attend every day of the conference and stay at the UNLV dorms for the entirety of the conference, with no exceptions.

The LYLC is open to incoming high school juniors, juniors/seniors, and exiting high school seniors for the 25/26 school year.

The Latino Youth Leadership Conference, Foundation, and Alumni supports all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, gender, socioeconomic background, sexuality, religion, status, disabilities, etc. All parts of this application must be completed in order to be considered for participation. After the application is submitted, it will be scored by LYLC staff. All applicants will be contacted with their participation status via email in May 2026. Please make sure to check your spam folder or add us to your trusted contacts. You can also keep a lockout on our social media sites for updates.

Space is limited and spots cannot be bought.

Application Deadline: April 26th, 2026 at 11:59pm

Contact us with any recruitment and application questions here:
recruitment@latinoyouthleadership.org
Applicant Information
Applicant Email: Please do NOT use a CCSD or school email. A copy of the application response will be sent to this email*
Parent/Guardian Email.*
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Name/Nickname *
(Ex: Christopher --> Chris)
Preferred Pronouns*
Ex. He/She/They El/Ella/Elle
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*

FemaleMaleTransgenderNon-binaryOther
Sex*

FemaleMaleMale to FemaleFemale to Male
Are you Latinx and/or Hispanic?*

YesNoI don't knowPrefer Not to Answer
Race - Select all that apply*

American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianBlack and/or African AmericanNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhite (Caucasian)Multi-RacialPrefer Not to Answer
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
May we text the provided cell phone number?*

YesNo
How did you obtain this application?*

FriendTeacherCounselorParentSocial MediaFlyerLYLC Recruiter/StaffOther
Please provide Recruiter/Staff name if applicable
T-Shirt Size*
Unisex, Adult Men Sizes
The LYLC starts July 13th, 2026 and ends July 19th, 2026. Will you be able to attend the whole conference?*

YesNo
Have you previously attended the LYLC? If yes, what year did you attend the conference?*
Do you know anyone who will be attending the LYLC in 2026? If yes, please list name and relation:*
Ex: Yes, my best friend Regina Phalange
Medical Information
Will you be taking any medications during the LYLC? If yes, does it require any accommodations? *
(i.e. refrigeration, specific schedule)
Do you have allergies or dietary concerns? *We will try to accommodate to the best of our ability**

VegetarianVeganPescatarianLactose IntolerantNut AllergyGluten-FreeOtherNone
Do you have any of the following devices?*

Epi PenInhalerProstheticNoneOther
If you selected other allergies/dietary concerns and/or devices, please describe below.
Do you have a disability requiring special accommodation?*
If yes, please specify
Do you have other health-related conditions? If yes, please describe. *
Education Information
What High School do you attend?*
Current grade level for the 25/26 school year*

SeniorJuniorSophomoreFreshman
Do you plan on continuing your education after high school? If yes, what institution? Please select all that apply.*

University of Nevada, Las VegasUniversity of Nevada, RenoNevada State UniversityCollege of Southern NevadaTrade/Vocational SchoolNot ApplicableOther
What degree/career would you like to pursue?*
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?*
If yes, please explain.
Conference Questions

Short-answer questions
Please answer the following short-answer questions to the best of your ability. Each one of the questions will be graded by LYLC staff and will be taken into account in the determination of your application acceptance.

All questions are to be answered by the student applying and in their own words.

Feel free to review the Short-Answer Rubric that will be used when grading the following questions and check out the Participant Application Sample Answers.
Tell us about yourself. (Hobbies, activities, interests, things that bring you joy, achievements/challenges.*
Maximum Word Count: 180
OPTIONAL: Feel free to add an attachment to go with your paragraph above. You can add pictures, a video, a short story, a poem, a sketch, or anything that feels true to you!

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Why are you interested in attending the Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC)?*
What are you hoping to gain/learn? | Maximum Word Count: 180
Tell us about something you see in your school, community, or the world that you feel needs to change. What would you do to help make it happen? *
Maximum Word Count: 180
Parent/Guardian & Emergency Information

The final section of the application must be completed with the parent/guardian of the applicant
Please be advised that parent/guardian information will also be used as a method of communication to notify participants of their application status.
Parent/ Guardian Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Preferred Language*
Emergency Contact Name #1*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Phone #1*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Emergency Contact's Relation to the Applicant #1*
Emergency Contact Name #2*

First NameLast Name
Emergency Contact Phone #2*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Emergency Contact's Relation to the Applicant #2*
Release and Disclaimer Forms
Liability Release Form

Latino Youth Leadership Conference - July 13th, 2026- July 19th, 2026
I, (Parent/Guardian) __________________________________, being the legal guardian of (Applicant)_________________________________, grant my son/daughter permission to reside, attend, and participate in the 2026 Latino Youth Leadership Conference for its entirety.

1. The Latino Youth Leadership Alumni/Conference/Foundation provides a variety of opportunities, which often require local travel, including college tours, low ropes activities, retreats, academic, career, and cultural enrichment trips or activities. Trips or activities often involve intense movement, are of long duration, and/or are often intellectually challenging and physically rigorous activities. I understand that such risks simply cannot always be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the services and activities.

2. I understand that a violation of one of the following behaviors during the program will result in immediate removal at the cost of the parent/guardian: Drug/alcohol/tobacco use and/or possession, physical and/or verbal harassment, vandalism, arson, and sexual misconduct. Additionally, the program staff reserves the right to remove a participant with reasonable cause.

3. I hereby authorize the program staff to act for my child according to their best judgment in an emergency requiring medical attention. I agree to be responsible for any and all medical or other charges incurred due to an emergency situation involving my child.

4. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Latino Youth Leadership Alumni/Conference/Foundation, its staff, and its affiliates from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of equipment or facilities, including such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions by the program staff. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks related to participating in the 2026 Latino Youth Leadership Conference. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks.

5. Finally, by signing this document, I acknowledge that I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the Latino Youth Leadership Alumni/Conference/Foundation Program, staff, and its affiliates.
Parent/Guardian Name*
Applicant Name*
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Today's Date
Applicant Signature*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
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Photo Media Release
I, (Parent/Guardian) ________________________, being the legal guardian of (Applicant) ___________________________, GRANT the Latino Youth Leadership Alumni/Conference/Foundation and persons acting on their behalf or through them the right to take, use, reproduce, assign and/or distribute photos, films, video, and sound recordings of above-listed minors for use in materials they may create.
Parent/Guardian Name*
Applicant's Name*
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Today's Date
Applicant's Signature*

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Date*

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33rd Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference Application: 2026

Applicant Information

Medical Information

Education Information

Conference Questions

Parent/Guardian & Emergency Information

Release and Disclaimer Forms

Liability Release Form

Photo Media Release