3rd Annual Youth Wellness Summit Educates 130 Students

SUPERIOR, Wis.–More than 130 students representing 10 school districts had the chance to dive into a variety of activities focused on promoting wellness.

At University Wisconsin Superior, there were thirteen breakout sessions ranging from learning how to cope with stress, to balancing sports and wellbeing.

The entire opportunity was planned and put on by high schoolers.

The middle schoolers attending teamed up with the older kids to help prepare for their upcoming high school transition.

And for the leaders, it’s an inspiring feeling to guide the kids.

The middle schoolers attending teamed up with the older kids to help prepare for their upcoming high school transition.

And for the leaders, it’s an inspiring feeling to guide the kids.

“It’s really empowering being able to see that younger generation just really interested, especially at that age, and again, not everyone’s really sure what they want to do and, where they want to go. But being able to see them being intrigued by their mental health and being intrigued by each other and connections and going against those drugs and alcohol and supporting one another, it’s just so important,” said Lauren Heintz, a student emcee.

This is the third-year students have hosted the summit.

Many of the topics and breakouts were brought back from previous years.