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🗓️ WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & COST

Official Registration Opens March 1
Start planning your budget now!

💰 Early Bird Registration: $245
💰 Standard Registration: $270

⭐ EXTRA ADD-ONS

These additional options are for staffs who may want to take advantage of even more at Palooza but are not required.

MASTER CLASS — $40 per seat

For competitive staffs (FSPA, NSPA, CSPA)

Seats sold out early last year, so plan to register early!
This session dives deep into competitive yearbooking with instruction, group work, and feedback from keynote speakers.

  • Limit: 4 staffers + 1 adviser per school

  • Great for staffs competing at state or national levels

  • Register during your online sign-up to secure a seat

Not sure if it’s right for you? Ask your rep!

PHOTO TRACK — $40 per seat

Led by Matt Johnson

Designed for students who want to focus exclusively on photography.
Hands-on instruction includes:

  • What Makes a Yearbook Photo Great

  • Camera Settings You Must Know

  • After the Shot

  • The Gear You Must Have

Requirements: DSLR or mirrorless camera (with power, memory card, and flash).
Participants stay in this track for the entire workshop.
Space is limited to ensure hands-on experience.

NEW ADVISER BOOTCAMP — $75 per seat (includes lunch)

For advisers new in 2025–26 or 2026–27

  • Date: July 13, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

  • Lunch included

  • Focused guidance for new advisers before the main workshop begins

Students traveling with advisers will have free time in the hotel or mall during this session.
Not sure if it’s right for you? Ask your rep!

💬 ONE-ON-ONE SIGN-UPS

In addition to regular classes and tracks, sign up for individual sessions — free of charge!

BRAINSTORM WITH A PRO

Meet one-on-one with a yearbook pro to discuss theme, cover, or concept ideas.
Sign-ups open in June with bios so you can pick the best match.

COVER ART SESSIONS

Work directly with a cover artist from the Varsity Yearbook Plant (Kansas City) to create your 2027 cover!
Each 55-minute session includes access to specialty materials and cover applications.
Artist bios will be available during sign-up.

📝 HOW TO REGISTER

📅 Registration Opens: March 1, 2026
🏨 Hotel Reservations: Book directly with the hotel.
👉 CLICK HERE for hotel details

🍽️ MEALS

Included:

  • Adviser Appreciation Lunch — Tuesday (advisers & chaperones only)

  • Breakfast — Tuesday & Wednesday (pastries, muffins, fruit, coffee, juice)

Not Included:

Students should bring spending money for all other meals.

The hotel has Starbucks and Chick-fil-A, and it’s next to The Florida Mall with a variety of food options — from food court to sit-down restaurants.

🛡️ SAFETY

  • Parent Permission Forms — Required for all students (available March 1 with registration)

  • Workshop Rules — 👉 CLICK HERE to view

🎒 WHAT TO BRING

✅ Money for meals (except included breakfasts)
✅ Your 2026 yearbook (plus extras to trade!)
✅ DSLR/mirrorless camera (Photo Track only)
✅ Laptop (optional but helpful)
✅ Art & theme ideas for your 2027 cover
✅ Sweater or hoodie (rooms may be chilly)

📧 QUESTIONS?

Workshop Director: Morgan Miltner
📨 Email: ybkcreative@varsity.com
📞 Phone: 813-785-8552