Who are we?

Who are we?

VPA Youth are the future of the VPA. We are a social group dedicated to connecting the youth members of VPA across the country through events, conventions, social media, and more.

 

 

2017 VPA Convention


July 1-3 at the Hilton Lakes DFW in Grapevine, TX

Come enjoy 3 days of fun at the Hilton Lakes hotel with all the other youth members of the VPA. The location offers ballrooms, outdoor pools, volleyball, basketball, and nearby amenities like shopping malls, bowling, arcades, etc.



Check out all the cool events we have planned!

From tournaments in volleyball, Frisbee, and basketball, to participating in cultural activities and networking, this convention is sure to be one to remember.

Join the social media group!

Join the expanding Facebook group of VPA Youth members and make friends from across the country who share your culture and heritage!

Saturday July 1

 

3pm – 8pm


Registration table – Youth and YP group signup at Lobby

5pm – 6pm

Snacks

6pm – 8pm


Icebreakers and opening carnival/board games – breakout room

8pm – 9pm


Dinner – Windfall – dining room upstairs

 9pm – 10pm


Stage practice for Fashion show – main stage

 10pm – whenever


Night sports: Basketball, volleyball

 

Later: Capture the flag/fugitive

Sunday July 2

 

 7am – 9am

Breakfast  – Windfall

8am – 9am


Registration – inside Main hall (Texas Grande)

9am – 9:45am


Procession – Join us in Indian outfit & be part of celebration

9:45am – 10:30am


Watch the high energy entertainment – Opening program

 12 noon -1:30pm


Lunch – Main Hall (Texas Grande)

1pm – 2pm


Business Forum – Speech by Young Professional Speakers

 2pm – 4pm


Women’s Forum  – Girls can stay

2pm – 4pm


Boys at the indoor court at Grapevine Mills or gaming tournament

5pm – 6pm

Snacks – Main hall

6pm – 8pm


Cultural Programs – Main stage

 8pm – 9pm

Dinner – Main Hall

 9pm – 10pm


Practice for Fashion Show – break room

9pm -Midnight


Live music by Famous Indian singers – Main stage

 10pm – whenever


Late night: Basketball, Volleyball, Frisbee

Monday July 3

 

 6am – 7am

Early Morning: yoga

7am – 8am

Mall 5K walk

 7am – 9am

Breakfast – Windfall

 9am – 12 noon


Morning: Bowling/Arcade in Grapevine

12 noon -1:30pm

Lunch – Main hall

1pm – 2pm


YP & Youth member Panel discussion in breakout room

2pm – 5pm


Afternoon: pool hangout and water activities

5pm – 6pm

Snacks – main hall

6pm – 7pm


Youth Fashion Show and Awards/Recognition – Main stage

8pm – 9pm

Dinner

9pm – Midnight


Join Live music on Main Stage – get on the dance floor

After dinner/dancing


Late Night: Board games and Cards night