Our Traditional Events

Throughout the year, NJASC sponsors several major events for the students and advisors of New Jersey to convene, network, share ideas and best practices, and hear nationally recognized speakers that motivate and inspire. An annual summary of these major events throughout the school year is provided below.

2024 Spring Awards Program

WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2024
Six Flags Great Adventure

At this meeting, over four thousand students and advisors from throughout the state come together to recognize Student Councils for their community service, donations to the State Charity, and exceptional student leadership. After the awards program, attendees can enjoy the rides and attractions of one of the world's largest amusement parks.

  • Student Entertainment
  • State Charity Announcement & Check Presentation
  • Award Presentations
  • Student & Advisor Workshops
  • Advisors' Picnic Lunch from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Enjoy the rides all afternoon - the park closes at 8:00 p.m.

CLICK HERE to open a Park Map, provided by Six Flags Great Adventure.


CLICK HERE for Online Registration!


REGISTRATION FEES - MEMBER SCHOOLS

  • $48 per student (includes park admission)
  • $20 per student with a 2024 Six Flags Season Pass
  • $38 per discounted advisor* (1 for every 15 students - includes park admission & advisors' lunch)
  • $78 per additional advisor (beyond the 1 for every 15 ratio - includes park admission & advisors' lunch)

*Complimentary parking (bus or car) is included with Advisor registration. Six Flags plans to charge $50 for parking this season.

REGISTRATION FEES - NON MEMBER SCHOOLS

  • $53 per student (includes park admission)
  • $25 per student with a 2023 Six Flags Season Pass
  • $43 per discounted advisor (1 for every 15 students - includes advisors' picnic lunch)
  • $83 per additional advisor (beyond the 1 for every 15 ratio - includes advisors' picnic lunch)

STUDENT LUNCHES
Unfortunately, we can no longer offer the all-you-can-eat student picnic as it has become far too cost prohibitive. However, for the same price as last year's student lunch ticket we can offer the "Mega Meal Deal" ticket - this consists of one meal, a snack, and a beverage at their choice of locations (CLICK HERE to view a list, provided by Six Flags Great Adventure) throughout the park.

  • $25 per student

UNUSED TICKETS - KEEP THEM...
Park admission tickets for the Spring Awards Program are valid through August 30, 2024. There are NO REFUNDS for unused park admission tickets due to reductions or no-shows, but you can give the tickets to students for use on their own at a later date. There are no refunds for unused Mega Meal Deal tickets.


Please note that Six Flags Great Adventure is now CASHLESS! If students do not get their lunch through NJASC, they are advised by Six Flags park management to either bring a debit card with at least $40 pre-loaded on it to purchase food on their own, or cash to obtain and load a debit card at a kiosk in the park (there's likely to be lines for this).

2024 Leadership Training Conference (LTC)

JULY 9-11 & 13-15, 2024
The College of New Jersey

Each July, the annual NJASC Leadership Training Conference (LTC) brings together hundreds of student leaders from across New Jersey for an experience second to none as they discover, develop and refine important life and leadership skills. This 3 day/2 night conference will transform your student leaders, inspiring them to transform your school and community!

CLICK HERE to visit our LTC WEBSITE and learn much more about the oldest continuous operating state Student Council Leadership Training Conference in the nation...Registration is now open!


REGISTRATION - MEMBER SCHOOLS
$450 per delegate (includes all materials, lodging, meals, LTC Shirt)

REGISTRATION - NON MEMBER SCHOOLS
$450 per delegate (includes all materials, lodging, meals, LTC Shirt)

2024 Fall Business Meeting

OCTOBER 2024 (date to be announced)
The College of New Jersey

Over one thousand student leaders and their advisors convene to shape the business of the NJASC for the coming year. The Fall Business Meeting provides...

  • Nationally recognized motivational speakers
  • Networking and a means for sharing ideas with schools throughout New Jersey
  • An enjoyable reunion and leadership "booster" for students that attended our Leadership Training Conference (LTC).
  • Opportunities for advisors and other teaching professionals to receive Professional Development Hours
  • Students seeking to run for State Office and Student Councils participating in "Standards of Excellence" - an invaluable council idea exchange and evaluation program - are REQUIRED to attend special sessions conducted at this event.

Online registration opens for this event in late August, the typical fees for which are shown below. Please note that schools that have not paid their membership dues for the current school year will have a higher student registration fee.


Online Registration will open in August 2024


*These are 2023 rates - we will post 2024 rates in August 2024.

REGISTRATION - MEMBER SCHOOLS
$25 per student
$25 per advisor

REGISTRATION - NON MEMBER SCHOOLS
$35 per student
$35 per advisor

LUNCH TICKETS (after the conference ends)
$11 when ordered in advance, $12 in person on the day of the event

99th annual Winter Convention

JANUARY 2025 (date T.B.D.)
The College of New Jersey

Since 1927, each January the Student Council leaders of New Jersey and their advisors convene to elect their State Officers. Our annual Winter Convention provides...

  • Nationally recognized motivational speakers
  • Networking and a means for sharing ideas with schools throughout New Jersey
  • The NJASC/NJDOE Student Summit, a chance for student leaders to meet with representatives of the State Department of Education and share their thoughts and opinions
  • Over thirty Breakout Workshops showcasing exemplary Student Council projects, with both students and advisors presenting
  • Opportunities for advisors and other teaching professionals to receive Professional Development Hours

Online registration opens for this event in November, the fees for which are shown below. Please note that schools that have not paid their membership dues for the current year will have a higher student registration fee.


Online Conference Registration

Online registration will open in November 2024

 

Student Workshop Presenter Application
Online application will open in November 2024


*These are 2024 rates - we will post 2025 rates in October 2024.

REGISTRATION - MEMBER SCHOOLS
$32 per student and advisor

REGISTRATION - NON MEMBER SCHOOLS
$37 per student and advisor

STUDENT LUNCH TICKETS
$12 when ordered in advance, $13 in person on the day of the event

ADVISOR LUNCH is included with registration

2025 Advisors' Workshop

MARCH 2025 (date T.B.D.)
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School - Hightstown, NJ

Our Advisors' Conference is not just for Student Council; we invite advisors with ANY level of experience who serve as an advisor for ANY co-curricular activity such as NHS, Key Club, Interact, etc. We believe that ALL advisors can benefit from this event since we all share so much in common, and invite ALL who advise the student leaders of our state to JOIN US for...

  • Ice Breakers that are fun and will get you to better know your fellow advisors!
  • Networking with your peers that will last long after the Advisors' Workshop ends!
  • Discussion Groups that will let you talk about the triumphs and challenges you face as an advisor with others who understand!
  • Swap Shop to share ideas that will enhance the programs in your school!
  • Training that will help you in your position as an advisor!
  • Information about how you and your student leaders can become more involved with NJASC programs!

Online Registration will open in January 2025


*These are 2024 rates - we will post 2025 rates in December 2024.

REGISTRATION - MEMBER SCHOOLS
$35 per advisor

REGISTRATION - NON MEMBER SCHOOLS
$35 per advisor