WSLEA Membership is for and about the citizens and the communities its members serve and are a part of. To further assist the citizenry, WSLEA has created and supports an extensive set of youth programs.

WSLEA firmly believes that our future is with the youth of our state. The Association acts on that belief by actively supporting -- through participation and assistance -- the following statewide youth programs.

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 Statewide Youth Programs

Essay Contest

WSLEA is pleased to offer this program to all eighth grade students. Schools throughout Washington have been divided into six different districts. Within each district the essays are reviewed to find a first, second and third place winner. Each district first place winner is then reviewed for the overall state winner distinction. State first place winner receives $500; district first place winners receive $200; district second place winners receive $150; and district third place winners receive $100. The essay theme is centered on "Why I Will Say No To Drugs And Alcohol." Click here for more information and a printable form. 

Strategies For Youth Program

Strategies For Youth is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1989 to education young adults 6th-12th grade on the drastic effects of drug and alcohol use and motivate them to play an active role in solving this destructive problem. The program is titled "A Rock'n Roll Tribute To Youth In America" and has been presented to over 200 schools and 12 conference throughout the state of Washington reaching approximately 400,000 young people!

This program combines valuable information from national and state anti-drug and alcohol programs and presents it to teenagers in a way they can fully understand their personal role and responsibility in turning the tide away from drug and alcohol use. Further, it is designed to install a strong sense of self worth and motivate them to be leaders in turning youth away from drugs and alcohol and associated problems.

For additional information about this program or if you would like to arrange a presentation of "A Rock'n Roll Tribute To Youth In America," please call Brad or Linda Owen at (360) 426-6690.

To receive information regarding any of the above programs, either call the WSLEA Executive Office at: 1-800-227-9753 or leave a note utilizing the WSLEA E-Mail at: wslea@wslea.org.

All WSLEA Community Involvement Division programs are open to all youth throughout Washington State within the appropriate age categories.