About the Youth Summit

Our first Youth Summit was in April 2024. The Youth Summit program is for youth 13-18 years old. The program focuses on mental health, personal development, character building, leadership, personal values, healthy relationships, self-worth, and purpose. The program consists of several marquee events every year.

Upcoming Youth Summit Events

  • Several events are held throughout the year to promote positive experiences for area teenagers including worship nights, recreational events, and more.

  • Monetary and sponsorship donations are always needed for the Youth Summit program. Email Lisa at lisa@brightsideprojectohio.org.

  • The main event for the Youth Summit happens every spring and includes motivational speakers, games, music, food, and more. Save the date for the 2025 Youth Summit on March 15.

  • Thank you to the following businesses and individuals for sponsoring our first Youth Summit event in 2024:

    • Church United

    • Insight Clinical Counseling & Welless, LLC

    • Williams Energy

    • First Friends Church - SALEM

    • Real LifE Church - Salem

    • First Christian Church - Salem

    • Salem Church of Christ

    • FireProof Youth Group - SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

    • Covenant Presbyterian Church - Wellsville

    • Columbiana Area Business & Professional Women

    • Upper Room Fellowship - Columbiana

    • The Everly Group

    • CentENARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - EAST PALESTINE

    • FortyTwo Inc.

    • Kast Iron Soda Works

    • Salem Regional Medical Center

    • Chick-fil-A Austintown

    • Papa John’s Pizza Salem

    • Terry Lee’s

    • Salem Massotherapy

    • Salem Tourism Board

    • Kent State University - Salem

Nearly 200 teenagers joined us at the first Spring Youth Summit event in 2024.

More Details

Wanting more details on the Youth Summit program? Perhaps you’re interested in sponsoring one of our next events? Fill out this form for more details.