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Overview

The SYTA Youth Foundation (SYF), in partnership with National Middle School Association (NMSA) and the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA), invites teachers to apply for a “National Youth Day Out” field trip for your deserving middle school class. National Youth Day Out is a program which provides a one-day travel experience to deserving middle school students in their local area. All trips will happen in the month of October 2010 in conjunction with the “Month of the Young Adolescent.” Last year, 12 “Days Out” were awarded to classes from California to New York. This year, in celebration of SYTA Youth Foundation’s 10th Anniversary, 25 middle school classes will be offered this one-day unforgettable travel experience.

In order to be considered for a "National Youth Day Out" field trip, you must complete an application by following this link to the NYDO Application.

Judging

All applications will be reviewed and judged by SYTA’s Education Advisory Board (EAB). Representatives from the following organizations comprise the EAB:

• Learning First Alliance
• MNEC: The National Association for Music Education
• National Catholic Education Association
• National School Boards Association
• National Association of State Boards of Education
• National School Public Relations Association
• Canadian Association of Principals

The following factors will be considered for selection:

• Student population must be comprised of a minimum 50% eligible for free or reduced lunch
• Number of day field trips taken outside school district in the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years
• Quality and creativity of response

All applications must be received no later than June 15, 2010. Winners will be announced on August 30, 2010. For additional information about the SYTA Youth Foundation and the National Youth Day Out Program, please call our office at 703-610-1264.

Rules and Regulations

• Only one application per class, but schools can have multiple applications.
• All applications must be completed ONLINE, no written or faxed applications will be considered.
• Only middle school classes are eligible to win.
• Trip cannot be transferred between classes. Award is for specifi c class selected.
• Classes must be available in October 2010; however, SYTA tour operators will coordinate with the teacher to pick a mutually agreeable date during that month.
• Students, faculty and chaperones will need to follow all rules and regulations provided by the assigned SYTA tour operator.
• Field trip content will be at the discretion of the SYTA tour operators.
• All entries are confidential; however, if selected, any photography/videography can be used by SYTA to include in promotional materials, publications and website content.
• SYTA tour operators will be responsible for waivers for students, faculty and chaperones.

In order to be considered for a "National Youth Day Out" field trip, you must complete an application by following this link to the NYDO Application.

Thank you for your interest in the SYTA Youth Foundation and helping us Enrich The Lives of Students One Mile At A Time.