WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & COST

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MARCH 1 // Plan your budget now!

Student/Adviser Early Bird Registration $245

Student/Adviser Standard Registration $270

EXTRAS AND ADD-ONS

MASTER CLASS // Seats for Master Class SOLD OUT early in 2025 so plan to register early this year!

This add-on is for staffs that compete on the state and national level (FSPA, NSPA, CSPA). The Master Class dives deeper into competitive yearbooking. Class time will consist of instruction, group work time, and feedback rounds with our Keynote speakers. Cost is $40 per seat - limited to four staffers plus one adviser. Space is limited and we hit capacity last year so please be sure to sign up when you complete your registration form online if you are interested in attending. If you are unsure if this class is right for you, please ask your rep.

PHOTO TRACK // These seats are for students who would like to focus exclusively on photography. The photo track, led by Matt Johnson, focuses specifically on photography for yearbook to set the groundwork for a solid year. This track consists of instruction time and hands-on lessons: What Makes a Yearbook Photo Great, The Camera Settings you Must Know, After the Shot, The Gear you Must Have. Cost is $40 per seat. Participants should plan to stay in the class the entire workshop. DSLR or mirrorless camera required. Space is limited - class size will be capped to ensure hand on practice for all students.

NEW ADVISER BOOTCAMP // This class is for advisers who will be new to yearbook for 2026-27 or were new in 2026-26 and would like a little extra support. The class will be held from 10:30-12:30 on July 13 (before the main workshop begins in the afternoon). Cost is $75 per seat and includes lunch. If you are unsure if this class is right for you, please ask your rep. If you are arriving with students, they will be on their own in the hotel or mall.

ONE-ON-ONE SIGN-UPS

In addition to the general classes and specialty tracks, you can also sign-up for individual sessions dedicated to your school free of charge!

BRAINSTORM WITH A PRO // Need one-on-one time to work through ideas with a yearbook pro? Here's your chance! Talk through theme, cover ideas, or bounce around any ideas of interest. Sign-ups will be released in June where you can take a look at each Pro's bio to see who may be the best fit! 

COVER ART SESSIONS // Sign up to meet with a cover artist in person, direct from the Varsity Yearbook Plant in Kansas City! You will have 55 minutes to make your cover come to life! You will be able to touch, see, and feel all of our specialty cover applications while creating your cover as well! During sign-up, you will see the bio for each artist to find who may suit your style best.

HOW TO REGISTER

  • Registration will officially open on March 1, 2026.

  • Hotel reservations are separate and booked directly through the hotel. CLICK HERE to learn more about hotel reservations.

MEALS

ADVISER APPRECIATION LUNCH // Advisers and chaperones are invited to join us for our Adviser Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday included in your registration fee.

BREAKFAST // Breakfast pastries, muffins, fruit, coffee, and juice are provided Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

  • Meals other than breakfast are not included for students. Please be sure to encourage students to bring spending money to cover all meals outside of breakfast.

  • There is a Starbucks and a Chick-fil-A in the hotel. The hotel is located adjacent to The Florida Mall which provides many food options, with both food court and sit-down restaurants.

SAFETY

  • PARENT PERMISSION FORMS // Students are required to have a parent permission form in order to attend the workshop. The digital permission form will be released on March 1 when registration opens.

  • RULES // CLICK HERE to view the workshop rules.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Money for all meals except for the included breakfast

  • Your 2026 yearbook as well as extra copies to exchange with other staffs

  • Digital cameras if you are registered for the Photo Track (bring power, memory card and flash)

  • Laptops are not required for classes; however, they are nice to have on hand if you have one

  • Art and theme ideas to discuss with a cover artist to develop your cover for 2027

  • A sweater or hoodie since the meeting rooms may be cold

QUESTIONS? Email workshop director Morgan Miltner at ybkcreative@varsity.com.