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Assorted Danishes 

Assorted Bagels & Cream Cheese

Seasonal Sliced Fruit

Yogurts (vegan available, by request)

Orange Juice

Mindful Dimensions: Understanding Mental Wellness 

Presenter(s)/Organization: Alameda County Youth Advisory Board

Room: Executive Room

Ever wonder why you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or totally fine one day and not the next? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore mental health through clips from some of your favorite shows, group activities, and real-life scenarios you can actually relate to. You’ll learn about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, break down the difference between good stress and too-much stress, and talk about healthy and unhealthy ways people cope. With hands-on activities and open discussions, you will be left with tools and knowledge you can use every day.

Power of Youth

Presenter(s)/Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Room: Newell Perry 104

You have more power than you think when it comes to saying no to alcohol and other drugs!

Did you hear about Nic & Mary Jane?

Presenter(s)/Organization: Redwood High School TUPE

Room: Garden Room

Hey!  Did you hear about Nic & Mary Jane?!?  The Redwood HS Peer Educator team will lead attendees through a variety of activities and discussions including stations and a Kahoot to challenge attendee knowledge about nicotine, cannabis and vaping.  Attendees will be able to discuss related topics of their choice with our peer educators, and submit anonymous questions to our team as well.  

Building-A-Resilient-Brain

Presenter(s)/Organization: NICOS Chinese Health Coalition

Room: Sargent Johnson 203

Why do babies have big heads? When is the brain done growing? What goes on inside the young brain? Come play brain games and fun activities to learn more about how your brain works and how to strengthen your brain's resilience against addiction and other problems.

The Hidden Opponent: Vaping and Athletic Performance

Presenter(s)/Organization: Alameda Science & Technology Institute High School TUPE Club

Room: Krutch Theater

This high-energy, interactive workshop dives into how vaping and tobacco can affect performance in different sports. Students jump into real game-day scenarios, vote in live polls, and test their instincts during a fast reaction-time challenge. We break down how vaping impacts breathing, focus, endurance, and recovery, using examples from sports they play and watch. Along the way, students can win prizes and candy for participation, smart choices, and quick thinking, keeping the session fun, competitive, and unforgettable.

Food Allergies: Severity and Support 

Presenter(s)/Organization: Ruth Asawa School of the Arts YOW/SF

Room: Warring Wilkinson 204

Food allergies are often overlooked and not taken seriously. Learn how food allergies affect daily life, facts about food allergies, and ways to be an ally to the food allergy community! Join us for fun games and a chance to win allergy-friendly snacks!

How to Save a Life!

Presenter(s)/Organization: National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA) 

Room: Krutch Theater

Would you recognize an overdose in progress and know what to do if one happens at school, at home or while hanging out with your friends?  In this workshop you'll learn about the substances that cause the majority of overdoses, what the signs of overdose are and how to use Naloxone to save a life.  IMPORTANT:  Those who attend this workshop will receive a FREE Naloxone overdose rescue kit to take home!

Mind Over Marijuana

Presenter(s)/Organization: Contra Costa County CourAGE Youth Health Coalition

Room: Warring Wilkinson 204

How can marijuana impact a young, developing brain? In this workshop, participants will learn about the dangers of marijuana and youth use. It will also focus on raising awareness about it's effects. 

SpeakEasy with HHS

Presenter(s)/Organization: Hayward High School

Room: Executive Room

Come hang out in the SpeakEasy with Hayward High Peer Advocacy students for an interactive, fun, workshop that builds connections between new people. We will play games, and make it easy to speak about things that bring us together. We make everyone feel seen, heard, and comfortable.

Did you hear about Nic & Mary Jane?

Presenter(s)/Organization: Redwood High School TUPE

Room: Garden Room

Hey!  Did you hear about Nic & Mary Jane?!?  The Redwood HS Peer Educator team will lead attendees through a variety of activities and discussions including stations and a Kahoot to challenge attendee knowledge about nicotine, cannabis and vaping.  Attendees will be able to discuss related topics of their choice with our peer educators, and submit anonymous questions to our team as well.  

Level Up: Loot Boxes, Life Hacks, and Saving Streaks

Presenter(s)/Organization: NICOS Chinese Health Coalition

Room: Sargent Johnson 203

Loot boxes, Labubu's, claw machines, what do they all have in common? Come learn about the new forms of gambling and financial risk-taking! Let's spill the tea on the difference between spending & gambling, how to be financially savvy, and find healthier alternatives to gambling!

Hijacked Dopamine: What Vaping Does to Your Brain, and Healthier Ways to Feel Good.

Presenter(s)/Organization: Alameda Science & Technology Institute High School TUPE Club

Room: Newell Perry 104

This interactive workshop explores how vaping tricks the brain and affects mood, focus, sleep, and stress, especially in middle school brains. We go into the facts, real stats, and teen vaping trends using examples that actually relate to students’ lives. Then students jump into fun activities like Kahoots for prizes, quick challenges, and creative art projects that show how vaping changes the brain’s “feel-good” system. Students also learn healthier ways to boost energy and feel good naturally. Fast-paced, hands-on, and made to keep you engaged from start to finish.

Boxed lunch includes a sandwich, bag of chips, and a baked cookie. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Iced Tea and Lemonade

Don't Sip, Don't Slip

Presenter(s)/Organization: Contra Costa County CourAGE Youth Health Coalition

Room: Warring Wilkinson 204

Don't let alcohol cause you to stumble. Join us as we debunk common myths, explain different types, identify health consequences, and look at the normalization of underage drinking.

Come play and expand your mind with Improv!

Presenter(s)/Organization: Spontaneous Mind

Room: Executive Room

We will play games and do exercises that connect to the three main principles of improv: Yes And...  (Agree and Build), Make Your Partner Look Good (supporting the person you are working with) and Be Spontaneous (learn to think on your feet!)

Tapping Into Your Intuition Using Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal Elemental Healing Wisdom

Presenter(s)/Organization: One Peace Foundation (OPF), Holistic Wellness Education (HWE), Cycles of Awakening (COA)

Room: Krutch Theater

Have you felt like you’ve lost your true inner voice in the sea of noise, loud voices, and chaos around you? 

Clear the chaos, heal your peace, and rediscover how to tap into your Intuition by using Ancient Five Elemental Wisdom. Take home ways to quiet the noise, tune inwards, and strengthen your mindfulness skills. You’ll also leave with a personalized and positive self-affirmation mantra to empower your center into 2026 Fire Horse Year and beyond.

Songwriting 101: Write a Song, Save a Life!

Presenter(s)/Organization: Music Notes, LaMar Queen

Room: Newell Perry 104

Come join us! In our songwriting workshop we will create songs that explain the dangers of tobacco usage. We will provide the framework for writing, beats for everyone, and give the help you need to create!

Don't Be a Target: Street Smarts To Stay S.A.F.E. 

Presenter(s)/Organization: S.A.F.E. Foundation 

Room: Garden Room

Students will learn how to “see danger before it sees them” by sharpening their observational skills and reading real-life scenarios. This workshop breaks down how to spot red flags, avoid risky situations, and react with confidence when something feels off. Interactive activities help students practice quick, smart decision-making to keep themselves and friends SAFE.

Nicotine on the Sidelines: How Sports Culture Fuels Addiction

Presenter(s)/Organization: Bay Area Community Resources

Room: Sargent Johnson 203

This workshop dives into the historical connection between sports and the tobacco/nicotine industry. Attendees will gain insights into the marketing of nicotine to athletes, the reasons why young athletes are at a high risk of becoming addicted, and the role of performance, stress, and peer pressure. This will equip the audience with the knowledge on how to spot the antics of the industry, so they can support their teammates and friends with healthier decisions.

Chill Space

Presenter(s)/Organization: Contra Costa County CourAGE Youth Health Coalition

Room: Newell Perry 104

This workshop offers a casual, student-led environment for hanging out, creating, and having fun. Participants can engage in various games, icebreakers, artwork, and other activities. There is no set schedule or formal educational component, allowing students to move freely and select what interests them. It's an ideal way to conclude the conference on a relaxed note. 

Negative and Positive Effects of Peer Pressure

Presenter(s)/Organization: A.P. Giannini Middle School/SF

Room: Executive Room

How does peer pressure affect middle school students? Students from A.P. Giannini Middle School's S.N.A.C.K. Club explore different types of peer pressure, where it comes from, and how to approach both negative/positive peer pressure. Participants will do a reflection activity to examine how peer pressure affects them in their daily lives.

Don't Let Your Future Go Up In Smoke

Presenter(s)/Organization: We Lead Ours

Room: Sargent Johnson 203

This interactive workshop empowers teens to understand the dangers of smoking and vaping by exploring how nicotine impacts the mind and body, while also uncovering how Big Tobacco manipulates media and marketing to target youth.

Time to Break Up With Nic

Presenter(s)/Organization: Contra Costa County CourAGE Youth Health Coalition

Room: Warring Wilkinson 204

Who's Nic you may ask? Find out in this workshop. We will cover the history of Tobacco, Proposition 31, Tobacco in the media, the negative effects, how to say no and more.

Vibe Check: How Healthy Is Your Aura? 

Presenter(s)/Organization: One Peace Foundation (OPF), Holistic Wellness Education (HWE), Cycles of Awakening (COA)

Room: Krutch Theater

Have you been catching major bad vibes lately?

Feeling wiped out, heavy, annoyed or anxious for zero logically explainable reason? 

Your aura might have a rip or leak. 

Yes, your aura.

Ever since you were born, you've had an invisible protective cloak and energy shield around you. Accumulation of stress, negative thinking, absorbing bad vibes, and poor lifestyle habits can weaken your defenses. Your aura may be vulnerable or compromised, and it's time for a reset. Let's figure out how to detect the current state of your aura, repair those tears, and restrengthen your energy field, so you can bounce back and live your best, most empowered life!

Art with Heart: Creative Ways to Give Back 

Presenter(s)/Organization: Girl Scout Troop 31083

Room: Garden Room

Get inspired by high school changemakers who are turning art and creativity into acts of kindness! You’ll spend 45 minutes creating joy you can touch — crafting dog toys from recycled materials, reviving crayons for hospitalized kids, and designing vibrant art pieces for seniors who could use a smile. Led by teens who are passionate about community service, this session proves that kindness can be colorful, creative, and seriously fun.