CMH Rec Guide FALL2024

TEENS

Youth Action Council Afterschool Leadership Program TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

REQUIREMENTS ■ Must be a student enrolled in Morgan Hill Unified School District or attend a private/charter school in Morgan Hill. Also, must be a resident of the City of Morgan Hill. 70% of the available spots are reserved for Morgan Hill students and residents, while the remaining 30% can be applied for by residents of San Martin and students who reside in Morgan Hill but attend schools outside of the city limits. ■ Must be 13 years old by July 1st and not older than 18. ■ Commit time and energy. A minimum of 6 hours each month including mandatory monthly meetings, subcommittee meetings, and participation at community and Recreation Department events. It will be the members’ choice to decide what events or programs they wish to sign up for to complete the required time. ■ Must be available during the year from September to June. In June will be only for the YLMH subcommittee members. W HEN AND WHERE YAC MEETS? YAC monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month (except for the third Tuesday in September and January) from 4:30 pm to 6:30pm at the Centennial Recreation Center (CRC) Meeting Room (171 W. Edmundson Avenue). For more information about YAC, visit: http://www.morganhill. ca.gov/273/Youth-Action-Council

WHAT IS THE YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL? The Youth Action Council (YAC) is a group of teen developmental asset leaders from ages 13 to 18 that give a voice to teens in the community by building assets one teen at a time. The purpose of YAC is to serve as the prominent voice representing the youth in our community. YAC helps the teens of Morgan Hill recognize that they are valued and appreciated as a part of the community (Asset #7: Community Values Youth - young person perceives that adults in the community value youth). As a group of dedicated teen leaders, YAC will communicate the desires of teens and create programs and special events where teens can cultivate Developmental Assets through building a bond with other teens and members of the community. YAC SUBCOMMITTEES: ■ 50+ Ball - lively dance party for adults aged 50 and over. ■ Community Engagement- free community events at the Magical Bridge Playground designed for all ages and abilities, support the Adaptive Dances for youth (12+) and adults with disabilities, and new event/project ideas to keep our community engaged are welcome. ■ Public Speaking - presentations to the City Council every month about the 41 Developmental Assets and other teen related topics. ■ Youth Leadership Morgan Hill & YAC Recruitment program - an interactive 4-day leadership development program. HOW TO BECOME A YAC MEMBER? All students interested in becoming YAC Members must first complete the Youth Leadership Morgan Hill program during the summer in June. The YLMH registration is available in March every year.

For more information or to sponsor a YAC Annual event, please contact Chiquy Mejía, YAC Advisor/Recreation Coordinator at chiquy.mejia@mhcrc.com or 408.310.4253 Make A Difference!

28 AC 408-782-2134 n CCC 408-782-0008 n CRC 408-782-2128 n REGISTER ONLINE: www.mhparksandrec.com