Area D (Central Coast)
Area D is made of 6 counties and boasts ten out of the twenty-one California Missions. It is the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the Artichoke Capital of the world - Castroville. Come check us out!
PARTICIPANTS must register online for our events to be considered registered.
Central COAST Advisor REtrEAT- Hosted by Area D
DATE: August 30-31, 2026
LOCATION: Avila Beach Community Center -191 San Miguel St, Avila Beach, CA 93424
TIME: Sunday - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Happy hour & dinner included - RSVP for dinner
Monday - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Light breakfast & Lunch included
REGISTRATION START TIME: Sunday - 12:30 PM
SUGGESTED HOTEL: Seacrest Oceanfront Hotel (Pismo).
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| Early Bird: | Regular Rate: |
| $85 – until August 21 | $100 – until August 21 |
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Topics include: Finance tips and budgeting, Engaging Inclusive Activities/Games, Planning Tools/Organizational systems, Level 2 Balloons, and more, plus Networking!
Day 1 includes happy hour and dinner (RSVP chertsch@cadaboard.org)
Day 2 includes light breakfast and lunch! An amazing deal in a gorgeous location!
CADA has gone paperless with our registrations! You can register online and register with a credit card or a check. Check payment needs to be received weeks prior to the event. NO POs. For check payment, you will select "Sending Check" on the payment options. All attendees must register online before sending payment.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to info@cada1.org two weeks prior to the start date of the event. If you are canceling your entire registration prior to two weeks before the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If you are reducing your attendee count by 5 or fewer students/advisors, CADA will give a full refund for those delegates. Any more than 5 attendees will be at the discretion of the event organizer for the amount refunded. There are NO refunds given after the refund cutoff date.
South Area D Student Conference - Hosted by Area D
DATE: November 5, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION START TIME: 8:30 AM
LOCATION: Ventura Fairgrounds | Ventura, CA
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| Early Bird: | Regular Rate: |
| $45 – until October 9 | $50 – until October 23 |
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Area D Student Conference 2026: A Recipe for Success
Get ready to stir up ideas, mix in leadership, and rise to the occasion at this year’s Area D Student Conference! Middle school and high school leaders from across our area will gather for a day packed with inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and fresh activity ideas you can take back and use right away. We’ll be whisking up change as students discover the secret ingredients of leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. And because every great recipe needs a little fun, the afternoon will be filled with food trucks, dancing, inflatables, and unforgettable memories. Come hungry to learn, ready to lead, and prepared to cook up your own recipe for success!
CADA has gone paperless with our registrations! You can register online and register with a credit card or a check. Check payment needs to be received weeks prior to the event. NO POs. For check payment, you will select "Sending Check" on the payment options. All attendees must register online before sending payment.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to info@cada1.org two weeks prior to the start date of the event. If you are canceling your entire registration prior to two weeks before the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If you are reducing your attendee count by 5 or fewer students/advisors, CADA will give a full refund for those delegates. Any more than 5 attendees will be at the discretion of the event organizer for the amount refunded. There are NO refunds given after the refund cutoff date.
North Central Coast Student Conference - Hosted By Area D
DATE: November 10, 2026
TIME: 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
REGISTRATION START TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Salinas Valley Community Church | Salinas, CA
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| Early Bird: | Regular Rate: |
| $45 – until October 16 | $50 – until October 30 |
| REGISTER NOW! | DOWNLOAD FLYER |
Area D Student Conference 2026: A Recipe for Success. Get ready to stir up ideas, mix in leadership, and rise to the occasion at this year’s Area D Student Conference! Middle school and high school leaders from across our area will gather for a day packed with inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, and fresh activity ideas you can take back and use right away. We’ll be whisking up change as students discover the secret ingredients of leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. And because every great recipe needs a little fun, the afternoon will be filled with food trucks, dancing, inflatables, and unforgettable memories. Come hungry to learn, ready to lead, and prepared to cook up your own recipe for success!
CADA has gone paperless with our registrations! You can register online and register with a credit card or a check. Check payment needs to be received weeks prior to the event. NO POs. For check payment, you will select "Sending Check" on the payment options. All attendees must register online before sending payment.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be received in writing to info@cada1.org two weeks prior to the start date of the event. If you are canceling your entire registration prior to two weeks before the event, you will receive a 50% refund. If you are reducing your attendee count by 5 or fewer students/advisors, CADA will give a full refund for those delegates. Any more than 5 attendees will be at the discretion of the event organizer for the amount refunded. There are NO refunds given after the refund cutoff date.
Contacts
Area D Coordinator
Christy Hertsch
Washington Middle School
Salinas, CA 93901
Tel: 831.594.5201
aread@cada1.org
Area Council (excel)
Area D Council Members



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