About this event
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend in the heart of New Orleans!
On Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., the New Orleans Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is excited to welcome teens back to the Big Easy for Club 504: Big Easy Bash—a high-energy South Central Regional Teen Party hosted by the phenomenal teens of the New Orleans Chapter at BizTown, 5100 Orleans Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124. This 2nd Annual celebration promises music, fun, connection, and authentic New Orleans vibes as we kick off an exciting lead-up to Teen Conference weekend. If last year was any indication, this event will be one to remember, and we cannot wait to welcome teens from across the region to experience NOLA like never before! Proceeds from this event will benefit Hotel Hope, Giving Hope Food Pantry, Uptown Music Theatre and The Jack and Jill of America Foundation.
The excitement continues on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 2:30 p.m., as the New Orleans Chapter hosts the South Louisiana COE Teen Summit at Fannie C. Williams Charter School, 11755 Bullard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70129. This dynamic summit gives teens the opportunity to earn module credits while engaging in powerful learning and meaningful dialogue.
The day will begin with a Legislative Leadership experience focused on empowering teens to “Stand Up Against Gun Violence.” Through open, healing, and action-oriented conversations, teens will explore real-world issues, participate in a call to action, and conclude with a healing circle—with an an opportunity to earn Leadership Module credits.
The second half of the summit shifts focus to financial empowerment, equipping teens with tools to build wealth now and through college. With an engaging financial literacy presentation led by Chapter Dad James Saylor, alongside representatives from Liberty Bank and Trust, teens will earn Financial Literacy Module credits while gaining practical knowledge for their future.
Don’t miss this powerful weekend of teen bonding, leadership development, and life-changing learning in New Orleans!
- Register today to secure your teen’s spot, and be sure to reserve your hotel accommodations using the Hotel Fontenot Link.
We can’t wait to welcome your teens to NOLA for a weekend they’ll never forget!
