Youth Congress is a project of the Douglas County Youth Initiative. Youth from around Douglas County get to weigh in on issues that affect youth and are of interest to youth. One of the missions of the Youth Congress is to communicate your thoughts, ideas, and solutions to elected and community leaders.
Youth Congress is an event where adult leaders work with youth on issues that affect the lives of Douglas County youth.
Youth participant requirements:
- Be in the 9th – 12th grade and living in Douglas County
- Parent/guardian permission
Participants will receive six hours of Community Service, with an excused absence from school. Lunch is also provided at the event.
Sample Agenda:
- 9 a.m. check-in
- Meet your Elected Officials
- Speaker
- Break-out into groups
- Lunch
- Presentations by workgroups and discussions with Elected Officials
- Conclusion
Dress is school-appropriate. Participants bring money for vending machine drinks if you wish, lunch will be provided, plus a small bottle of water.
Bus Pickup:
There will be transportation available Bus pickup will be at the Legacy Campus, 10035 S Peoria St, Lone Tree, CO 80134.
For bus riders, please arrive at the Legacy Campus no later than 7:15 1.m., the bus will depart at 7:30 a.m. for the State Capitol. Busses will return participants back to Legacy Campus around 4 p.m.
For more information, please contact Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303-814-5327 or email [email protected]
Requirements and considerations for participation:
- Must be in the 9th-12th grade living in Douglas County
- Parent/guardian permission required to attend
- Name, age, school, contact phone, and email for participant and parent/guardian required
- Lunch will be provided
- Participants may choose their topics of interest from a provided list
- Excused absence
Please contact Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.814.5327 or e-mail at [email protected]