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	June 2026
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1	2	3 Wednesday Writing Wo… Wednesday Writing Workshop: The Disruptor June 3, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe, 546 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA Monthly youth zine creation workshop where young artists, journalists, and activists put their own spin on reporting the times by comparing headlines from the last 30 years to what we see and don’t see in the news today. See more details •	4	5	6	7
8	9 SPOKES Session SPOKES Session June 9, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83728718537 Youth Speaks Programs is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83728718537 Meeting ID: 837 2871 8537 --- One tap mobile +16699006833,,83728718537# US (San Jose) +16694449171,,83728718537# US Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/83728718537/invitations?signature=SRFjvlTXpN-oaQL_vcv8ZyRZZa5YD5CyKwwCFeQfyy8 See more details •	10 Check Run Check Run June 10, 2026 See more details Wednesday Writing Wo… Wednesday Writing Workshop: Chat, I Went Viral June 10, 2026 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA A poetry workshop series that examines how digital culture including TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, etc. have transformed youth expression over the last 30 years! Participants will explore digital storytelling and create their own social media poems to join the movement of digital youth voices. See more details • •	11	12	13	14
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22 Backyard Conference!… Backyard Conference!!! - 5 day youth curated and youth led summer writing camp June 22, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA This 5 day summer camp is curated and facilitated by youth for youth! Join us for a week of free workshops and performances dedicated to creating fun spaces for you to connect with and create community. All workshop topics are chosen and led by the Youth Speaks advisory Board, SPOKES. The 15 participants who attend the most days of the event can even get paid $150 for attending so pull up all 5 days! The 4th annual Youth Speaks Backyard Conference will be held at the Youth Speaks office (265 Shotwell St, San Francisco) June 22nd-26th 10am-5pm, everyday. (breakfast and lunch will be provided) If you have already registered for other Youth Speaks programs, add the Backyard Conference at bit.ly/ysloginupdate to receive event updates) See more details •	23 Backyard Conference!… Backyard Conference!!! - 5 day youth curated and youth led summer writing camp June 23, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA FIELD TRIP DAY - All participants either meet at Deyoung Museum by noon or meet at the YS office (265 Shotwell St, SF) at 10am and we'll take the bus together. This 5 day summer camp is curated and facilitated by youth for youth! Join us for a week of free workshops and performances dedicated to creating fun spaces for you to connect with and create community. All workshop topics are chosen and led by the Youth Speaks advisory Board, SPOKES. The 15 participants who attend the most days of the event can even get paid $150 for attending so pull up all 5 days! The 4th annual Youth Speaks Backyard Conference will be held at the Youth Speaks office (265 Shotwell St, San Francisco) June 22nd-26th 10am-5pm, everyday. (breakfast and lunch will be provided) If you have already registered for other Youth Speaks programs, add the Backyard Conference at bit.ly/ysloginupdate to receive event updates) See more details •	24 Check Run Check Run June 24, 2026 See more details Backyard Conference!… Backyard Conference!!! - 5 day youth curated and youth led summer writing camp June 24, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA This 5 day summer camp is curated and facilitated by youth for youth! Join us for a week of free workshops and performances dedicated to creating fun spaces for you to connect with and create community. All workshop topics are chosen and led by the Youth Speaks advisory Board, SPOKES. The 15 participants who attend the most days of the event can even get paid $150 for attending so pull up all 5 days! The 4th annual Youth Speaks Backyard Conference will be held at the Youth Speaks office (265 Shotwell St, San Francisco) June 22nd-26th 10am-5pm, everyday. (breakfast and lunch will be provided) If you have already registered for other Youth Speaks programs, add the Backyard Conference at bit.ly/ysloginupdate to receive event updates) See more details • •	25 Backyard Conference!… Backyard Conference!!! - 5 day youth curated and youth led summer writing camp June 25, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA This 5 day summer camp is curated and facilitated by youth for youth! Join us for a week of free workshops and performances dedicated to creating fun spaces for you to connect with and create community. All workshop topics are chosen and led by the Youth Speaks advisory Board, SPOKES. The 15 participants who attend the most days of the event can even get paid $150 for attending so pull up all 5 days! The 4th annual Youth Speaks Backyard Conference will be held at the Youth Speaks office (265 Shotwell St, San Francisco) June 22nd-26th 10am-5pm, everyday. (breakfast and lunch will be provided) If you have already registered for other Youth Speaks programs, add the Backyard Conference at bit.ly/ysloginupdate to receive event updates) See more details •	26 Backyard Conference!… Backyard Conference!!! - 5 day youth curated and youth led summer writing camp June 26, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 265 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA This 5 day summer camp is curated and facilitated by youth for youth! Join us for a week of free workshops and performances dedicated to creating fun spaces for you to connect with and create community. All workshop topics are chosen and led by the Youth Speaks advisory Board, SPOKES. The 15 participants who attend the most days of the event can even get paid $150 for attending so pull up all 5 days! The 4th annual Youth Speaks Backyard Conference will be held at the Youth Speaks office (265 Shotwell St, San Francisco) June 22nd-26th 10am-5pm, everyday. (breakfast and lunch will be provided) If you have already registered for other Youth Speaks programs, add the Backyard Conference at bit.ly/ysloginupdate to receive event updates) See more details •	27	28
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