Mindshift Youth Summit

A youth-led mental health summit featuring workshops, a keynote speaker, & leadership sessions, designed to uplift & inspire young people.

The Village Project, Inc. presents the Mindshift Youth Summit, a powerful, youth-centered event designed to uplift, equip, and empower young people across Monterey County.

This summit will feature a dynamic keynote speaker promoting wellness and resilience, age-tailored workshops for elementary, middle, and high school students, and interactive sessions focused on emotional health, leadership, coping skills, and self-advocacy. Youth will engage in meaningful conversations, hear from peers, and build the confidence to use their voices and create change in their communities.

The day concludes with a high-energy outdoor carnival celebration at the Seaside Youth Resource Center featuring a live DJ, 360 photo booth, mechanical bull, inflatable attractions, soul food lunch, games, and exciting raffle prizes, all designed to reinforce positive mental health messaging in a safe, joyful, and community-centered environment.