Leadership Council of Students

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Voices of Youth
Channel the voices of the youth in the community by establishing impactful and inspiring programs based on their needs.
Provide Support
Advise and provide support in youth core issues identified to augment and integrate with Youth Center's learning experiences.
Amplify Youth Voice
Increase engagement in the community so all children have the opportunity to express their needs, gain the leadership skills and amplify their voice.
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2024 Applications

OUR MISSION

The Leadership Council is dedicated towards providing leadership development to students in the community by supporting and creating targeted innovative programs to connect the youth, promote mental health, and encourage community service. As a driving force and branch of The Youth Center, the Leadership Council seeks to channel the voices of high school, middle school, and elementary school students to create and nurture a network of leaders in the community, helping them to grow with integrity, resilience, compassion, and inspiration as the leaders of tomorrow.

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Board of Directors

THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFERS THE STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO
GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: By helping to create and influence different programs at the Youth Center, board members will be contributing to the community and lead change. As we implement innovative ideas and gain experience with serving, each of us will be able to delve deeper into how we can make a truly meaningful mark on our community.
THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFERS THE STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO
BE DECISION MAKERS AND ADVOCATE FOR YOUTH NEEDS: Board members will be able to be decision makers by actively listening for feedback from the community of parents and children. By determining the needs, board members will be able to utilize this information in influencing and impacting learning opportunities to benefit the children in the community.
THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OFFERS THE STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO
BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Throughout their time on the Leadership Council, board members will be able to build their leadership skills to amplify their voices in making a meaningful impact. Through various experiences and opportunities, building leadership skills will entail public speaking, forming connections and relationships with peers and adults, and learning about local philanthropy.
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  • Prep for Success Workshops:
    – The Prep for Success Workshops provide an engaging, interactive, and meaningful experience to build a foundation for students to learn essential skills, habits, and resources for high school and beyond! Built through comprehensive surveys from middle schoolers, insights from current, successful high schoolers, and trough research, these workshops cover the essentials of time management, effective study techniques, active recall strategies, the basis of creating a substantive study guide, demystify high school, and provide resources and opportunities for students to apply newfound skills! Join us in prepping for success by learning and growing for the future!
  • Making Mindfulness Matter Workshops:
    – The Making Mindfulness Workshops are series of workshops, scheduled to take place in the summer, that will focus on cultivating a culture of mindfulness throughout the community, empowering youth of all ages to develop and grow their self-awareness and confidence.
    – We will be focusing on topics of integrating mindfulness throughout mindful exercise/yoga, painting by numbers, mindfulness bracelet making, sculpting, raising plants/community garden, and more!

Contact Us

(562) 493-4043 |The Youth Center, 10761 Los Alamitos Blvd, Los Alamitos,CA 90720 | Tax ID: 95-2142369