The goal of Hill Day is to bring hundreds of youth advocates together to speak with one strong, united voice about the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement.

This is the moment to IGNITE your service-learning practice. Born out of years of research and practice, IGNITE is nylc's newest framework for service-learning, built to help schools and youth organizations move young people from civic knowledge to civic action.

Experience the stories. Meet the filmmakers. Be inspired to take action. The Youth as Solutions Film Festival features a curated collection of short films created by youth leaders documenting how they are addressing real challenges in their communities through service-learning and civic engagement.

Not all service-learning is created equal. A canned food drive checks a box; a well-designed service-learning experience changes how students see themselves and their communities. This workshop walks participants through the core elements that separate surface-level volunteering from real service-learning, intentional connection to academic standards, authentic community partnership, structured reflection, and measurable impact.