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National Resource Center for Youth Services: Teen Conference

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Teen Conference 2025: Level Up

Registration for 2025 Opens May 5th!

Level Up with OKSA!

Welcome to OKSA, where the mission is to empower Oklahoma teens in foster care to level up their future!

Your Mission:

This is your chance to power up your future! Gear up to complete epic challenges, team up with fellow players, and gain new XP (experience points) while having a blast. Along the way, you'll unlock career paths and overcome challenges with expert guidance, while learning life skills to help you level up in every area of your life.

Special Power-Ups:

  • Side quests: tackle quests designed to challenge and inspire you.
  • Co-op mode: collaborate with your peers to achieve common goals and build supportive connections.
  • Boss battles: conquer real-world challenges and unlock new life skills with expert guidance.
  • XP Boosts: earn experience points through workshops.

Things to Know

Eligible Players>

  • Youth: Oklahoma youth aged 15-17 who are currently in OKDHS or Tribal custody.
  • Adult Sponsor*: Child Welfare staff, tribal workers, youth workers, resource parents, or volunteers who work with eligible youth.

*An adult sponsor can bring up to three youth although limiting it to two youth often allows for the best experience. If you are a first-time sponsor, it is recommended to bring only one youth for the best experience. Per University of Oklahoma guidelines, youth must be in the line of sight of an adult sponsor the entire time they are on campus.

Mission Briefing>

Two and a half days of small group learning experiences, entertainment, free time activities, and opportunities to level up with fellow players and OKSA staff!

Mission Start/End>

Participants should plan to arrive on Wednesday, June 18th between 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to allow time for checking into your room and eating lunch prior to the kick-off activities. The conference ends on Friday, June 20th at 1:00 p.m.

Home Base>

University of Oklahoma
1704 Asp Avenue
Norman, OK 73072

All participants will stay on campus in an OU Dormitory. All meals will be included. Activities will be campus wide with most occurring at the Thurman J. White Forum Building. We will also transport you to a surprise off-campus side quest to level up the fun even further!

In What Ways Do You Want to Level Up?

The University of Oklahoma OUTREACH National Resource Center for Youth Services
5727 S. Lewis Ave., 2nd Floor, Tulsa OK 74105-7146 | (800) 274-2687

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