WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & COST

REGISTER & PAY BY JUNE 16 // Early Bird pricing for both students and advisers $245

REGISTER & PAY AFTER JUNE 16 // Standard pricing for both students and advisers $270

CHAPERONES // The chaperone fee is $100 and includes a Palooza t-shirt and merch, a light breakfast on Tuesday and Wednesday, plus admission to the Adviser Appreciation Lunch on Tuesday. Chaperones may not attend classes.

Note: Registration closes July 7. There are no refunds after June 1. T-shirts will be ordered on June 25. There is no guarantee you will receive a t-shirt after this date.

EXTRAS AND ADD-ONS

MASTER CLASS // This class is for staffs that compete on the state and national level (FSPA, NSPA, CSPA). The Master Class dives deeper into competitive yearbooking, led by Carrie Faust. Class time will consist of instruction, group work time, and feedback rounds. Cost is $40 per seat - limited to four staffers plus one adviser. Participants should plan to stay in the class the entire workshop. 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 2025-26 or were new in 2024-25 and would like a little extra support. The class will be held from 10:30-12:30 on July 14 (before the main workshop begins in the afternoon). Cost is $65 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

  • CLICK HERE to begin your workshop registration.

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

MEALS

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

PALOOZA CASH // Student registration fee includes Palooza Cash for meals: students receive $20 for dinner Monday and $10 for lunch Tuesday ($30 total). Palooza Cash will be distributed during Registration on July 14.

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

  • The only meal not included for students is dinner on Tuesday night; many staffs enjoy going out to eat together. You will also need to cover student lunch after the workshop on Wednesday. If you think you will need more money for meals, please bring extra money with you.

  • 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. CLICK HERE to complete the form no later than July 7.

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

WHAT TO BRING

  • Money for dinner Tuesday and lunch Wednesday

  • Your 2025 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 2026

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

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