CMH Rec Guide Summer 2023

BUILDING LEADERS ONE TEEN AT A TIME!

o Are you a teenager aged 13-18 who lives in or attends school in Morgan Hill? o Do you want to make an impact in your community? o Would you like to earn Community Service hours? If you answered YES to the above questions, consider joining us this summer in the Youth Leadership Morgan Hill (YLMH) program, a prerequisite for applying to the Youth Action Council in the 2023-2024 fiscal year YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL 2023-2024 RECRUITMENT The Youth Action Council (YAC) consists of a group of dedicated teen leaders, ages 13 to 18, whose main goal is to represent the voice of teens in the Morgan Hill community YAC is an active local organization that promotes leadership while planning community events through its different committees such as Community Outreach (events at the Magical Bridge Playground and doing Adaptive Dances), 50+ Ball, Warriors Against Vaping and E-cigarettes, and the Youth Leadership Morgan Hill/YAC Recruitment program YAC Members also present have the opportunity to present to the City Council every month about the Developmental Asset of the month YAC Members earn community service hours for participating in YAC Meetings are held monthly on the first Tuesday of each month (second Tuesday in September and January due to the Holidays) from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Centennial Recreation Center at 171 W Edmundson Avenue Teens who are interested in becoming a YAC Member must apply by attending the Youth Leadership Morgan Hill program (YLMH) the week of July 24 – July 28, 2023.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP MORGAN HILL (YLMH) YLMH is a 4-day leadership program for teens ages 13-18 who are interested in developing critical skills for the working world including public speaking, professionalism, teamwork, communication, time management, social, and collaboration Also, the participation in YLMH is required to be able to apply and interview for the Youth Action Council (YAC) 2023-2024 fiscal year YLMH gives teens a sense of empowerment and an opportunity to contribute and serve their community The program strives to help teen leaders foster connections with each other in a setting geared specifically to developing leadership skills Participants will meet city officials such as the City Mayor, and other city and community leaders Also, youth resources and tools will be provided by local organizations in the mental health, financial, and leadership fields We prioritize inclusivity, so scholarships are available Date Time Location: Mon 7/24 – Thur 7/27 9:00am-2:00pm Teen Center Tues 7/25 6:30pm-7:30pm On Zoom YAC Applicants & Parents Orientation Night Fri 7/28 10:00am (start time) Teen Center YAC Interviews - Only for YLMH students who apply to serve with YAC

Activity Code #: SSV005 Fees: $85 / CRC Member: $80

For more information, check out the YAC website: www morgan-hill ca gov/ yac and/or contact Chiquy Mejía, Youth Development Coordinator

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AC 408-782-2134 • CCC 408-782-0008 • CRC 408-782-2128 • Register online at www.mhreconline.com