Kick Butts Day

Kick Butts Day is a national day of education and advocacy around tobacco prevention that is sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

Here in Massachusetts, youth from across the state come to Boston for activities that include:

  • A leadership development training on meeting with elected officials

  • Face-to-face meetings with state representatives and senators

  • An event and awards ceremony with MA Department of Public Health leaders, public officials and the press.

Kick Butts Day was on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.   

Sample Kick Butts Day Schedule

9:30-10:15am: Registration and Breakfast
10:15-11:15am: Opening and Training
11:30-1:00pm: Lunch and Legislative Visits
1:00-2:00pm: Program and Awards
2:00-2:30pm: Transition Outside (pack up, restrooms, etc.)
2:30-3:00pm: Rally and Group Photo in front of State House
3:00pm: Buses Depart

Youth Power Summit

The 84 Movement’s Youth Power Summit is a chance for over 100 youth all over the state to come together to get excited and prepared for the year ahead! The Statewide Leadership Team puts together a great program which orients Chapters to The 84, trains them on relevant topics like racism or becoming a community champion, and most of all, helps everyone see that we are not alone in this fight against the tobacco and vaping industries. It also is a chance to prepare for Kick Butts Day, which happens later in the school year. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Youth Power Summit Agenda

9:30-10:00:

10:00-11:00:

11:00-11:10:

11:10-1:00:


1:00-1:45:

1:45-2:45:

2:45-3:00:

3:15:

Registration and breakfast 

Opening Ceremony 

Break 

Workshop: Becoming a Community Champion

Lunch 

Workshop: Teambuilding and Networking

Closing Ceremony 

Buses depart