CYLA 2026 Details
The CYLA 2026 leadership conference is open to students in grades 8 through 12 in the San Francisco Bay Area. CYLA is an intensive three-day training designed for young people who are ready to grow into leaders. Not just within their community, but in the world. Through cultural inquiry, teamwork, and real challenges, participants develop the depth and confidence to navigate a complex, interconnected society.
Participants of CYLA 2026 will be eligible to join GO-YCA, a year-long leadership and community service program in the Bay Area, during the following school year.
Registration opens April 1, 2026. Spaces are limited.
2026 Dates & Location
Session A
June 19–21, 2026
Friday to Sunday
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Total: 21 hours (1-hour lunch break daily)
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Exact venue to be announced. Location will remain within the Bay Area.
Session B
July 24–26, 2026
Friday to Sunday
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Total: 21 hours (1-hour lunch break daily)
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Exact venue to be announced. Location will remain within the Bay Area.
Training and membership Fee
Standard
$580
Total program fee
CYLA training fee $380
GO-YCA annual membership $200
- All three days of programming
- Materials, program uniform, and supplies included
- Afternoon snacks and water
- Please bring your own lunch daily
Does not include a 3% online processing fee.
WCEO TA (2023–2026)
$530
Total program fee
CYLA training fee $330 (with $50 TA coupon)
GO-YCA annual membership $200
- For TAs of the Chinese Folk Arts Summer Camp (2023–2026)
- A $50 coupon code will be sent to your previous registered email address
- Enter the coupon code at checkout to apply the $50 discount
Does not include a 3% online processing fee.
Did not receive your coupon? Contact us at cyla@wceo.org
Click here to view a tentative schedule of courses for the conference. More details will be provided to you a few weeks before the conference.
What to bring
Always bring a water bottle and a positive attitude.
Day 1: Laptop with presentation or video-making software installed (tablet not recommended), lunch, pencil and eraser.
Day 2: Scissors, assorted color pencils or markers, pencil and eraser, lunch.
Day 3: Lunch, homework as requested.
Parents & Family
Parents are invited to our Tea Party on Day 2 (Saturday afternoon) to meet our team and learn about the GO-YCA year-round program and the American Volunteer Service Award (AVSA).
Parents are also welcome to attend the Closing Ceremony on Day 3 (Sunday). Details will be shared closer to the event.
Refund Policy
Please notify us at cyla@wceo.org to receive a refund minus a $45 handling fee.
．Session A (June 19–21): on or before May 25, 2026
．Session B (July 24–26): on or before June 25, 2026
No refunds will be provided for cancellations after the respective deadlines above.