We are a month out from Youth Tour!

It’s hard to believe, but in a month, we will be touring around our nation’s capital! Here are a few things you should do to be prepared!

1 – Download the Yapp app. We are always working on our touring schedule. The most updated version is accessible by downloading the app called Yapp and then searching for the Iowa Youth Tour event.

2 – Make sure you are in our Remind group. We use an app to communicate while in DC. It’s called Remind. Please take a minute and download it. Many schools use this same app, so you may already have it on your phone. If you need me to resend you the invite to join the group, just let me know.

3 – Review the “Iowa Youth Tour 2022 News” webpage (https://www.iowarec.org/youth-tour/youth-tour-2022). And, while you are there, if you haven’t watched the Tour Tip Thursday videos, be sure to check them out! Pay close attention to the dress code rules!

4 – Watch your mail! As we mentioned in the COVID information/waiver (https://www.iowarec.org/youth-tour/iowa-youth-tour-student-information-form), out of an abundance of caution we are mailing all Youth Tour parents/guardians a COVID rapid test to administer to their student prior to heading to DC. Anytime 72 hours before the June 18 orientation, please take this quick test. It goes without saying that if the test comes back positive, contact me ASAP and we will need to address the issue. If the test is negative, we’re good to go!

We will also be sending you your YT t-shirts in the mail too.

5 – Follow us on social media!

Twitter: @IowaYouthTour

Instagram: iowayouthtour

Snapchat: IowaYouthTour

TikTok: iowayouthtour

Facebook: Iowa Youth Tour

2022 Iowa Youth Tour Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/944673249770839

6 – We’ll see you at orientation!

June 18, 6 p.m.

Holiday Inn – Airport *updated location*

6111 Fleur Dr., Des Moines

That’s all for now! Let me know if you have ANY questions! syork@iowarec.org

Shelly York

Iowa Youth Tour Director