Join us for this FREE field trip conference for middle & high school student groups!
This year’s event elevates peer support, youth wellness, and connection with an agenda that includes time for networking, celebrating wins, and youth-led workshops and presentations. Youth will engage in conversation and learning around what it means to thrive across multiple dimensions of their lives, such as through leadership, mental health, social media, their relationships, their community, and more.
School and organizational groups from Allegheny County and beyond are invited to join-in this half-day field trip event at PNC Park. Guests will meet new friends, discuss ideas and common obstacles, and work to build a positive path and attitude towards their futures.
Admission is free. Free Breakfast & Lunch. Pre-registration is required. Youth must be accompanied by chaperones.
AGENDA (Flexible arrival/departure windows to accommodate travel.)
Breakfast & Resource Fair
Breakout Sessions
Keynote Speaker: Mayor Gainey
Lunch
Youth Presentations in the Stands
Youth will be facilitating discussions on topics such as: Positive Mental Health • Youth Leadership • Healthy Relationships • Navigating Peer Pressure • Social Media • Dating • Community Policing
2025 TPS Youth Thriving Summit Youth Planning Committee
Barack Obama Academy of International Studies 6-12: Trevon, 9th grade; Erin, Class of 2024; Cherish, Class of 2024
City Charter High School: Zane, 12th grade
Environmental Charter School: Rashawn, 12th grade
North Allegheny Senior High School: Avni, 12th grade
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School: Cortez, 11th grade; Keniya, 11th grade
Pennsylvania Western University: Kamren, Sophomore
Point Park University: Kyrique, First Year Student
Propel Schools: Jeremiah, 10th grade; Josiah, 10th grade
Steel Valley Senior High School: Demaya, 9th grade; Chaya, 11th grade; Linajah, 11th grade; Trinity, 11th grade; Londyn, 12th grade
Woodland Hills School District: Shavonna, 9th grade
Special Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
The Heinz Endowments, AE Foundation, UPMC, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, The Hear Foundation, Jewish Healthcare Foundation, Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation
We are grateful for the collaboration and support from our event partners, UrbanKind Institute, and YogaRoots on Location.
