chris1973 wrote:
I tend to think the talk about CAF is irrelevant. CAF is for people who already identify as audiophiles.
If you want kids, you need to get them where they are. Go to the high schools and Junior highs.
My suggestion is find out where the science fairs are and put a booth there.
Those are the kids you really want anyway!
You also might want to get some music students, so you would show up at regional band festivals for that!
(Edit)I found DCAudioDIY through CAF, so It's not irrelevant. You need adult audiophiles, but if you want kids, you have to do what I suggested.
Public school is a lost cause. The forces in charge are more worried about pushing agendas then education; and, their type of arts will not include the audiophile hobby unless they some how can force rainbow colored amps and speakers on everybody. Plus, you don't want to go looking for kids at school like some kind of cult.
I focused on C.A.F. because the person asking about it runs an audio show so that's where my general focus was. I have more ideas as well.
How about having C.A.F. supported seminar(s) as an introduction to the audiophile hobby? You could have a mini meets at the hotel (only get one or two meeting rooms at the hotel, include local vendors).
Focus on the adults. They are the ones with jobs and money.