BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aspiring Youth Academy - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aspiring Youth Academy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aspiringyouth.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aspiring Youth Academy REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20260130T234456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T230641Z UID:11886-1780239600-1780246800@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Innovator Circle: Golf\, Leadership & Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:Aspiring Youth Academy\, in partnership with First Tee – Phoenix\, invites high school students to a hands-on Innovator Circle focused on golf\, leadership\, and entrepreneurship. \nTeens will learn golfing fundamentals\, explore leadership skills\, and hear how golf and entrepreneurship connect—with insights from the First Tee – Phoenix team on how lessons from the course translate into real-world confidence and decision-making. \nThis event will also feature special guest speakers Daryl and Derek Crawford\, twin brothers who bring valuable entrepreneurial insight and mindset shaped by a lifetime in golf. Daryl serves as General Manager of Papago Golf Club\, and Derek is the Tournament Director. Both played junior\, high school\, and college golf together\, ultimately competing as teammates at Arizona State University\, and will share how leadership\, service\, and an entrepreneurial approach have guided their careers. \nWho Should Attend:\nHigh school students ages 14–18 \nWhat to Wear:\nSports attire or a polo\, athletic shoes (closed-toe) \nWhat You Will Learn:\nThis event is designed to help teens build skills\, try something new\, and connect with peers in a fun and supportive environment. \n\n\n \n \n Innovator Circle: Golf\, Leadership & Entrepreneurship Event Registration\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n 1Teen Registration2Parent/Guardian/Teacher/Adult Registration3Consent\n \n Teen Participant Information / Información del Participante AdolescenteHow Many Teens are Attending? / ¿Cuántos adolescentes asistirán?**If you would like to bring a group of students\, please contact Ashley@aspiringyouth.org to coordinate registration and participation. / Si desea traer un grupo de estudiantes\, por favor comuníquese con Ashley@aspiringyouth.org para coordinar la inscripción y participación.Please Select One12345678910Teen Registration / Registro del AdolescenteName / Nombre*\n \n \n \n First / Nombre\n \n \n \n \n Last / Apellido\n \n \n What school do you attend?*Email / Correo electrónico*\n \n Age / Edad*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción14151617181920212223Grade Level / Nivel de grado*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción8th9th10th11th12thCollegeWorking ProfessionalGender Identity / Identidad de género*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opciónWomanManNon-binaryTransgenderAgenderGenderfluidGenderqueerSelf-describePrefer not to sayRace/Ethnicity / Raza/Etnicidad*Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opciónAmerican IndianAlaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoMiddle Easter or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to sayTo help us understand eligibility for certain programs\, partnerships\, and support services\, does any participating teen currently have experience with:Para ayudarnos a comprender la elegibilidad para ciertos programas\, asociaciones y servicios de apoyo\, ¿algún adolescente participante tiene actualmente experiencia con:\n \n \n Foster Care / Cuidado de crianza\n \n \n \n Extended Foster Care / Cuidado de crianza extendido\n \n \n \n Kinship Care / Cuidado por familiares\n \n \n \n None of the above / Ninguna de las anteriores\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer / Prefiero no responder\n Teen 2 RegistrationName / Nombre\n \n \n \n First / Nombre\n \n \n \n \n Last / Apellido\n \n \n What school do you attend?Age / Edad (Teen 2)Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción14151617181920212223Grade Level / Nivel de grado (Teen 2)Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opción8th9th10th11th12thCollegeWorking ProfessionalGender Identity/ Identidad de género (Teen 2)Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opciónWomanManNon-binaryTransgenderAgenderGenderfluidGenderqueerSelf-describePrefer not to sayRace/Ethnicity/ Raza/Etnicidad (Teen 2)Please Select One / Por favor seleccione una opciónAmerican IndianAlaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoMiddle Easter or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or Pacific IslanderWhitePrefer not to sayTo help us understand eligibility for certain programs\, partnerships\, and support services\, does any participating teen currently have experience with: (Teen 2)Para ayudarnos a comprender la elegibilidad para ciertos programas\, asociaciones y servicios de apoyo\, ¿algún adolescente participante tiene actualmente experiencia con:\n \n \n Foster Care / Cuidado de crianza\n \n \n \n Extended Foster Care / Cuidado de crianza extendido\n \n \n \n Kinship Care / Cuidado por familiares\n \n \n \n None of the above / Ninguna de las anteriores\n \n \n \n Prefer not to answer / Prefiero no responder\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parent/Guardian/Teacher/Adult Full Name*Nombre completo del Padre/Madre/Tutor(a)/Maestro(a)/Adulto\n \n \n \n First / Nombre\n \n \n \n \n Last / Apellido\n \n \n Parent/Guardian/Teacher/Adult Email*Correo electrónico del Padre/Madre/Tutor(a)/Maestro(a)/Adulto*\n \n Parent/Guardian/Teacher/Adult Phone*Teléfono del Padre/Madre/Tutor(a)/Maestro(a)/Adulto*\nIs it okay for Aspiring Youth Academy to send text messages for event reminders and updates?*¿Está bien que Aspiring Youth Academy envíe mensajes de texto con recordatorios y actualizaciones sobre eventos?\n \n \n Yes / Sí\n \n \n \n No / No\n City*Dirección* \n \n \n \n City / Ciudad\n \n \n ZIP / Código Postal\n \n \n How did you hear about this event?*¿Cómo se enteró de este evento?*\n \n \n School / Escuela\n \n \n \n AYA Website / Sitio web de AYA\n \n \n \n Social Media / Redes sociales\n \n \n \n Friend / Amigo(a)\n \n \n \n Teacher / Maestro(a)\n \n \n \n Other\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ConsentThis Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) applies to participation in programs\, events\, and activities organized by Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA)\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in Arizona. By agreeing to this Release\, you acknowledge and accept the following:\n\nEsta Exención y Liberación de Responsabilidad (“Exención”) aplica a la participación en programas\, eventos y actividades organizadas por Aspiring Youth Academy (AYA)\, una corporación sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) en Arizona. Al aceptar esta Exención\, usted reconoce y acepta lo siguiente:\n\nWaiver and Release / Exención y Liberación\nI hereby release and forever discharge AYA\, its officers\, directors\, employees\, volunteers\, agents\, successors\, and assigns from any and all liability\, claims\, costs\, or demands of any kind\, known or unknown\, that may arise out of or relate in any way to my child’s attendance or participation in AYA programs and activities. This includes\, but is not limited to\, any claims for bodily injury\, personal injury\, illness\, death\, property damage\, or loss—whether caused by negligence of AYA or otherwise. I understand that by agreeing to this Release\, I am giving up the right to bring legal action against AYA related to these matters.\n\nPor la presente libero y exonero permanentemente a AYA\, sus funcionarios\, directores\, empleados\, voluntarios\, agentes\, sucesores y representantes de toda responsabilidad\, reclamo\, costo o demanda de cualquier tipo\, conocida o desconocida\, que pueda surgir o relacionarse de cualquier manera con la asistencia o participación de mi hijo(a) en los programas y actividades de AYA. Esto incluye\, entre otros\, reclamos por lesiones corporales\, lesiones personales\, enfermedades\, fallecimiento\, daños a la propiedad o pérdidas\, ya sean causados por negligencia de AYA o de otra manera. Entiendo que al aceptar esta Exención\, estoy renunciando al derecho de iniciar acciones legales contra AYA relacionadas con estos asuntos.\n\nPhotographic and Media Release / Autorización de Fotografía y Medios\nI understand that my child may be photographed\, videotaped\, or otherwise recorded during AYA events. I grant to AYA all rights\, title\, and interest in these images\, videos\, audio recordings\, or materials created by my child while participating in AYA programs. I consent to the use of my child’s name\, likeness\, image\, voice\, or work by AYA in perpetuity\, in any medium (print\, digital\, online\, or otherwise)\, for promotional\, educational\, and marketing purposes without further notice\, approval\, or compensation.\n\nEntiendo que mi hijo(a) puede ser fotografiado(a)\, grabado(a) en video o registrado(a) de cualquier otra manera durante los eventos de AYA. Otorgo a AYA todos los derechos\, títulos e intereses sobre estas imágenes\, videos\, grabaciones de audio o materiales creados por mi hijo(a) mientras participa en programas de AYA. Doy mi consentimiento para el uso del nombre\, imagen\, voz\, apariencia o trabajo de mi hijo(a) por parte de AYA de manera permanente y en cualquier medio (impreso\, digital\, en línea u otro) con fines promocionales\, educativos y de mercadotecnia\, sin previo aviso\, aprobación o compensación adicional.\n\nIf you do not wish for yourself or your child to be photographed or included in media content during AYA events or programs\, please email info@aspiringyouth.org prior to the event. You may also notify AYA staff upon check-in at the event so we can make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request.\n\nSi usted no desea que usted o su hijo(a) sea fotografiado(a) o incluido(a) en contenido multimedia durante eventos o programas de AYA\, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a info@aspiringyouth.org antes del evento. También puede informar al personal de AYA al registrarse en el evento para que podamos hacer todo esfuerzo razonable para respetar su solicitud.\n\nMiscellaneous / Disposiciones Generales\nThis Release represents the complete understanding between AYA and me and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings. If any provision of this Release is found to be invalid\, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect. This Release shall be binding on me\, my heirs\, executors\, legal representatives\, successors\, and assigns.\n\nEsta Exención representa el entendimiento completo entre AYA y yo y reemplaza cualquier acuerdo o entendimiento previo. Si alguna disposición de esta Exención se considera inválida\, las disposiciones restantes continuarán en pleno vigor y efecto. Esta Exención será vinculante para mí\, mis herederos\, ejecutores\, representantes legales\, sucesores y cesionarios.\n\nGoverning Law / Ley Aplicable\nThis Release shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Arizona.\n\nEsta Exención se regirá e interpretará de conformidad con las leyes del Estado de Arizona.\n\nBy checking the box during registration (or signing below\, if on paper)\, I acknowledge that I have read\, understood\, and voluntarily agree to the terms of this Release. I understand that I am waiving substantial legal rights\, including the right to bring claims against AYA. If the participant is under 18\, I affirm that I am the parent or legal guardian and that I have authority to provide consent on their behalf.\n\nAl marcar la casilla durante el registro (o firmar a continuación si es en papel)\, reconozco que he leído\, entendido y acepto voluntariamente los términos de esta Exención. Entiendo que estoy renunciando a derechos legales importantes\, incluido el derecho de presentar reclamos contra AYA. Si el participante es menor de 18 años\, afirmo que soy el padre\, madre o tutor legal y que tengo autoridad para otorgar consentimiento en su nombre. I agree to the AYA Participant Release. / Estoy de acuerdo con la Exención de Responsabilidad del Participante de AYA. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/innovator-circle-golf-leadership-entrepreneurship/ LOCATION:Papago Golf Course\, 5595 E Karsten Way\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85008\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AYA26-GolfLeadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20260316T162408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T162408Z UID:12017-1775901600-1775912400@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Innovator Circle: Art & Entrepreneurship Welding Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join John Elvis Taska\, a mixed-media and industrial artist\, educator\, and community builder based in Tempe\, for a hands-on Art & Entrepreneurship Welding Workshop!\nAs Shop Manager at The Walter Hive\, John works at the intersection of art\, fabrication\, and workforce skills. He teaches participants how tools\, creativity\, and collaboration can turn ideas into real-world projects. His work focuses on empowering youth through hands-on learning\, creative problem solving\, and building stronger communities through the arts. \nIn this workshop\, youth will explore modern fabrication tools such as laser cutters and plasma cutters\, learning the basics of digital design and tool operation\, and seeing firsthand how ideas become real products. \nParticipants will create custom keychains using laser-cut materials and plasma-cut metal\, discovering how creativity and practical skills can connect to entrepreneurship and small-scale manufacturing. \nDon’t miss this chance to get hands-on with innovative tools\, express your creativity\, and learn skills that bridge art\, technology\, and business! \nSpace is limited—so we’d love to know you’re coming! URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/innovator-circle-art-entrepreneurship-welding-workshop/ LOCATION:The Walter Hive\, 6435 E. Thomas Rd.\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85251\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WalterHive-Welding-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260110T120000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20251202T204850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T201235Z UID:11616-1768039200-1768046400@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Movement + Mindset Fitness & Entrepreneurship with Katie Leonard DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, January 10 from 10 – Noon\, for a high-energy\, circuit-style workout led by wellness entrepreneur Katie Leonard. This session blends bands\, dumbbells\, and agility ladders for a mix of strength\, speed\, and endurance. Expect squats\, lunges\, curls\, skaters\, ladder runs\, and more — all set to motivating music in a Tabata-inspired format (40 seconds on\, 20 seconds rest) designed to energize your body and sharpen your mind. \nKatie will also share how she transformed her passion for movement into thriving wellness businesses\, offering insights\, lessons\, and inspiration from her entrepreneurial journey. Come ready to sweat\, learn\, and leave with renewed energy and direction for whatever you’re building next. 💪✨ \nSign-Up Today! URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/movement-mindset-fitness-entrepreneurship-with-katie-leonard/ LOCATION:Aspiring Youth Academy\, 917 E. Sheridan St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85006\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AYA25-Movement-Mindset-TeenMeetUp-event-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251213T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20251022T224224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T222612Z UID:11538-1765620000-1765634400@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Farm-to-Table Teen Experience - Teen Meet-up DESCRIPTION:“Farm-to-Table” Teen Experience with Katie Leonard & Reece Robbins. \n\nJoin us for a hands-on\, heart-fueled day of wellness and innovation with Katie Leonard and Reece Robbins\, two inspiring entrepreneurs in the cooking\, health\, and fitness space! Teens will visit the Uptown Farmers Market to connect with local growers\, explore seasonal ingredients\, and learn how passion and purpose can grow into thriving wellness businesses. \nAfter gathering ingredients\, teens will return to Aspiring Youth Academy to cook healthy\, creative dishes — discovering how fun and empowering it can be to eat well\, cook from scratch\, and think like a wellness entrepreneur. \nThis is Part 1 of a two-part series! We’ll see Katie again in January for our next event — Fitness & Entrepreneurship — where teens will continue exploring how wellness and innovation go hand in hand. \nSign-up Here. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/farm-to-table-teen-experience-teen-meet-up/ LOCATION:Uptown Farmers Market CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AYA25-Farm-to-Table-Meetup-event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20250821T233426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205343Z UID:11225-1763051400-1763058600@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Nov. 13: Teen Meetup -Beyond the Menu DESCRIPTION:Learn about restaurant entrepreneurship with local business leader and co-founder Lauren Bailey.\nYou will  get the chance to:\n\nMeet Lauren Bailey and hear her incredible story\nNetwork with other entrepreneurial teens\nBuild community\nEnjoy FREE food at Joyride!\n\n  \n\n \nAbout Lauren Bailey\nCo-Founder & CEO of Postino & Upward Projects \nLauren Bailey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Postino\, recently ranked #28 on Nation’s Restaurant News “100 Under 100” fastest-growing restaurant brands. She also leads the parent company\, Upward Projects\, with 35+ restaurants across 7 states including Joyride Taco House\, Windsor\, Churn\, and Federal Pizza. Lauren formerly served on the board of Brand USA\, helping to steward a $250M annual tourism marketing budget. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/nov-13-teen-meetup-at-joyride-taco-house/ LOCATION:Joyride Taco House\, 5202 N Central Ave\, Phoenix\, arizona\, 85012\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/AYA25-JoyRideEvent.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251012T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20250909T231036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T160426Z UID:11368-1760259600-1760266800@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Oct. 12: Teen Meetup @AMY Atelier - "Fashion\, Style & Startups" DESCRIPTION:✨ Fashion Meets Entrepreneurship ✨Join us at the iconic Amy Atelier boutique in Old Town Scottsdale for an exclusive look at the world of fashion\, business\, and personal style!\n👗 What’s in Store? \n\nMeet Amy Yount\, founder of Amy Atelier\, and hear how she built her standout brand.\nDiscover what it really takes to run a fashion boutique — from sourcing to styling to sales.\nGo behind the scenes of the business: marketing\, customer service\, and retail strategy.\nGet hands-on with styling practice (yes\, you’ll try it out!) and score a special prize hat you won’t want to miss.\n\nSpaces are limited — reserve your spot for this exclusive behind-the-boutique experience and meet one of the Valley’s most inspiring creative business leaders. URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/fashion-style-startups-behind-the-scenes-at-amy-atelier/ LOCATION:AMY Atelier\, 7144 E. Stetson Drive\, STE 100\, Scottsdale\, 85251\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events,Teen Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AYA25-TeenMeetUp-AmyAtelier-Event-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250918T183000 DTSTAMP:20260603T083916 CREATED:20250710T172029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T205405Z UID:10983-1758213000-1758220200@aspiringyouth.org SUMMARY:Sept. 18: Teen Meetup - Fair Trade Cafe w/ Founder\, Stephanie Vasquez DESCRIPTION:☕ Flights\, Flavors & Founders – Teen Meet-Up!When: Sept. 18\, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Fair Trade Cafe\, Phoenix \nCome chill with us at one of the coolest coffee spots in Phoenix! Pick your own coffee or matcha flight\, taste awesome flavors\, and hang out with friends. \nWe’ll also meet Stephanie Vasquez — Latina entrepreneur and founder of Fair Trade Cafe. She went from being a local high school grad and science teacher to running her own socially-conscious coffee shop. Her story will inspire you to dream big\, try new things\, and stay curious. \n✅ Sip tasty drinks✅ Hear an inspiring local story✅ Discover a great hangout spot✅ Connect with other teens \nLimited spots — RSVP here! URL:https://aspiringyouth.org/event/innovators-circle-event-flights-flavors-founders/ LOCATION:Fair Trade Cafe\, 1020 N 1st Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85003\, United States CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurship Education,FREE EVENT,Innovators Circle Monthly Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspiringyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AYA25-FairTradeEvent-eventgraphic-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Aspiring Youth":MAILTO:info@aspiringyouth.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR