2024 BridgeUSA Summer Work Travel Community Support Group Summit

Please join us in-person as we collectively discuss the challenges and best practices of supporting the Summer Work Travel Program in our respective communities.

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Sprechers Restaurant & Pub

644 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Please join us for an opening reception at Sprechers Restaurant & Pub

Thursday, November 9th

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Kalahari Resort

1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Presentations and working group breakout sessions on topics including:

• Background on Community Support Groups (CSGs)
• Housing: ordinances, licensing, inspections, student dormitories
• Financing a CSG, organizing orientations and increasing attendance at events
• Cultural events and J Day: engaging the media, advocacy and congressional outreach
• Establishing relationships: Chambers of Commerce, housing providers, municipal officials, transportation providers

Friday, November 10th

9:00 AM - Tour Kalahari Resort Employee Housing

10:00 AM - Tour Wilderness Resort Employee Housing

11:00 AM - Tour Hiawatha Residence Hall Housing

12:00 PM - Tour Mount Olympus Employee Housing

Rooms can be reserved at Kalahari Resorts
Special Rate $112
1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Call 877-525-2427 to make a room reservation. Ask for "CSG Summit" room block. You will need a credit card to book; first night's stay will be applied to the credit card.

Additional information and a detailed agenda will be sent via email to registered guests as the summit approaches.

Comments or questions may be directed to the planning committee at [email protected].

This event is organized by J-1 Visa Summer Work Travel program sponsor organizations, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, a network of Summer Work Travel Community Support Groups, with consultation from the U.S. Department of State.

Host or Publisher BridgeUSA Community Support Group