BKW Students Attend Youth Summit in Albany

Annual event encourages healthy choices for middle and high schoolers

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Last week, students from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo (BKW) school district participated in the Northeastern Community Action Partnership's annual Youth Summit held at the Albany Capital Center. The event brought together over 1,000 middle and high school students from the Albany County area to learn about mental health, addiction issues, and self-care from health experts and community organizations.

Why it matters

The Youth Summit provides an important opportunity for local students to engage with resources and information to support their overall wellbeing during the critical middle and high school years. Promoting healthy choices and coping strategies can have a lasting impact on young people's development and future success.

The details

The Northeastern Community Action Partnership organizes the annual Youth Summit to connect area students with health-based experts and community organizations. This year's event featured presentations and workshops on topics like mental health, substance abuse prevention, and self-care techniques.

  • The Youth Summit took place last week in Albany.
  • The event has been held annually for several years.

The players

Northeastern Community Action Partnership

A regional non-profit organization that hosts the annual Youth Summit to support the health and wellbeing of middle and high school students in Albany County.

Berne-Knox-Westerlo (BKW) School District

A public school district located in Albany County, New York that sent students to participate in the Youth Summit.

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What’s next

The Northeastern Community Action Partnership plans to continue hosting the annual Youth Summit to provide ongoing support and resources for local students.

The takeaway

The Youth Summit demonstrates the value of community-based initiatives that empower young people to make healthy choices and develop important life skills during their formative years.