“NCYLS helped me to believe that I personally can have a huge impact and that has made me more motivated to work harder at it. :)”
–Alyssa Huberts, Campolindo
“This weekend's seminar means the world to me. This was the first time in my life I was not ridiculed or made fun of. I learned that change is okay. I also learned to not be afraid. My opinion about this experience was one I will never forget! It was OUTSTANDING!” -Lynette Davis, Saint Elizabeth
“This leadership seminar taught me more about myself, my passion and about how to be a leader and team member than anything else I've been to. I met a group of people that I now think of as family. I LOVE NCYLS!” -Annie Bennett, American Christian Academy
“Personally, NCYLS has changed me forever! It's helped me grow so much as a person! I have learned more about myself and my potential. I am so grateful to all the people who make NCYLS happen!!! OUTSTANDING!” -Danielle Jimenez, Gilroy
“This experience I will NEVER forget. It has truly changed me; I now know things about myself that I didn't know before. Now I know I can make a difference. I feel like a new person and I LOVE IT!” -Hector Simon, Albany
“NCYLS has taught me so much! I can't believe how much I have learned about myself. I learned to let go and trust other people. My opinion is that as many people as possible should come to NCYLS. NCYLS is one of the best things for high school students. I want more than anything to come back.” -Paige Ramstack, San Mateo
“NCYLS has taught me so much! I can't believe how much I have learned about myself. I learned to let go and trust other people. My opinion is that as many people as possible should come to NCYLS. NCYLS is one of the best things for high school students. I want more than anything to come back and help.”
- Paige Ramstack, San Mateo High School
“The entire experience changed my life and is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have been to numerous conferences from a few hours in duration to twenty three days, conferences with no budget at all to the largest amount possible. I can clearly say there is nothing that even comes close to this program. I think it is so important that it really needs to expand.”
- Bradley Bottoms, Junipero Serra
"This seminar to me means that I can help change the community for the best and our generation has the power. I loved this experience. I wish everyone could at least witness part of something like this."
–Willy Webb, Greenville High School