Applications, nominations open for That’s What Teens Say workshop

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — If you know a teen girl that would love to build confidence, connections, and communication skills, applications and nominations are now open for That’s What Teens Say in Danville and Champaign-Urbana.

The three-day weekend workshop includes guest speakers, improv games, writing exercises, and unique icebreakers. It all culminates into a storytelling performance, where participants can make their voices heard and share their life journeys.

The Danville program will take place Oct. 4 to Oct. 8. The final performance will be at the Fischer Theatre. The Champaign-Urbana program will be Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, with the story-sharing presentation taking place at the Douglass Community Center Annex.

The program fee is $175 and includes meals and snacks. Program scholarships are available to those in need of financial assistance.

To submit an application for an interested teen, or to nominate a teen you think would benefit from That’s What Teens Say, click here .

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