Youth Commission

Meets the first Wednesday

 of every Month

4:30 to 6:00 PM

Government Center

If we are taught the skills we need to lead and make decisions....

We will find creative solutions to difficult problems....

And we will make a difference in our communities

Create opportunities for hands on
leadership opportunities.

Increase awareness of timely youth
needs and issues.

Recognize the value of youth
contributions.

Promote the value of youth
participation in community life and
decision-making.

Sponsors of Outstanding Youth Awards presented annually to youth who have gone above and beyond expectations in their community,school, or personal life.

Appoint Olmsted County youth ages 16 - 20 to serve ex-officio on local government advisory boards and commissions.

Sponsors of Teens on Tour at the  Minnesota State Legislature 2010 - 2011.

Recruit high school student volunteers to collect Y Resource Center Y Mentors and LINK 2011.

Sponsored "Cyber Bullying" workshop
for students and parents.

Conducted County-wide research study  to determine what step-down support services are needed for young people in recovery after in-patient CD treatment. CD Survey Executive Summary

Partners with the Olmsted County Public Health Services to promote healthy and chemical free lifestyles among areas elementary and middle school students.

Co-Sponsor with RCTC and the American Association of University Women to host "College is Possible" for low income and disenfranchised youth since 2006.

Partners with Justice and Opportunity for Youth (JOY) for tutoring/mentoring.

Tix 4 Kids*
Provide out of school enrichment opportunities for children and youth, by putting unused tickets for cultural, recreational, and career exploration events into the hands of young people who would otherwise be unable to participate. *Made possible through a generous grant from the Rochester Area Foundation.

Community Activities 

Stewardship Activities