Giant Step Teen Conference
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WE’VE REACHED CAPACITY!
Registration for the 2026 Giant Step Teen Conference is now full.
Interested in attending? Contact Kelly Blankenship at bf7171@wayne.edu to be added to the waitlist.
2026 Giant Step Teen Conference (FLYER (pdf))
FREE TO ALL
OCT. 27 Student & chaperone lunch included Earn 2.5 Social Work CEs or SCECHs, no cost
Open to 9th & 10th Graders Specific student name(s) not needed to register.
ou have until Oct. 5 to submit student names.
Date: Oct. 27, 2026
Location: WSU, Student Center Ballroom, 5221 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202
Parking: WSU: Parking Structure 5
Attendance Fee: Free to all students and chaperones
Student Chaperones: Attend concurrent CE conference in adjacent room and earn CE's (No Fee).
General Questions? Contact Kelly Blankenship: bf7171@wayne.edu
Volunteer Facilitators are Vital
Are you a compassionate listener who enjoys working with teens? Facilitators are the core of the experience, its heart and soul! Our amazing facilitators help guide students through discussion and activities, while encouraging them to feel open and heard. Our training session is conducted by our expert staff prior to the conference.
Current & former educators, social workers, or anyone interested, contact Kelly Blankenship at bf7171@wayne.edu for more information.
Sponsorship is Needed
Questions Regarding Sponsorship? Contact Kelly Blankenship: bf7171@wayne.edu
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One Teen: $50
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A Table of 7 Teens: $350 - $1,499
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Event Level: $1,500 - $4,999
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Legacy Level: $5,000
Wayne State University is tax exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, Federal Tax Exempt #38-78-0203K; Federal EIN 38-6028429.
SPONSOR BENEFITS AND TIERS (pdf)