The Youth Commission puts on a couple events a year that provide local teens with workshops and seminars to help prepare them for the future. From resume building and internship opportunities, to video game playing at the Party on the Palms event, there is something for everyone!
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Saturday, February 24 Wackford Community Center |
Path to Positivity |
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Thursday, March 21 The Center at District56 |
Elk Grove City Leaders Youth Forum |
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Saturday, April 13, 2024 9615 Railroad Street |
Family Fun Day |
| 2023 Events | ||
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Saturday, May 13 Laguna Palms Way |
Party on the Palms |
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Thursday, May 11 District56 |
Heritage Paradein collaboration with the Neighbor Good Market at D56 |
Youth Commission Scholarship |
Applications accepted April 18 - May 1 | |
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Saturday, April 15 Old Town Plaza |
Family Fun Day
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| 2022 Events | ||
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Saturday, April 16 Old Town Plaza |
Family Fun Day
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| 2021 Events | ||
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December 1-8 during business hours City Hall, Animal Shelter, D56 Community Center December 2 4-7pm NeighborGood Market at District56 December 3 4-7pm Civic Center Drive Parking Lot |
Food DriveAll donations benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank. This year we have multiple drop off locations and prizes for the first 20 donors at the Civic Center drop off on December 3! |
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November 30-December 4 8am-5pm City Hall December 3 4-7pm NeighborGood Market at District56 December 4 4-7pm Aquatics Complex Parking Lot |
Food DriveAll donations benefit the Elk Grove Food Bank. This year we have two drop off locations and a decorated car drive thru contest! |
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Postponed District56 |
Youth Empowerment Luncheon (March)Calling all teens: Join us for lunch and the opportunity to learn about the Census 2020, youth voting, and a chance to meet your local government leaders. |
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Saturday, January 19 Wackford Community Complex Ballroom |
Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed. (January)Why? Listen to our speakers as they teach you to balance your budget, prepare for college, build a resume and more! |
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Tuesday, February 12 Council Chambers |
Food Drive
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Saturday, April 13 Old Town Plaza |
Family Fun Day
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Saturday, September 7 Laguna Palms Way |
Party on the PalmsThis teens-only event brings you a party like no other! Leave the parents behind and dance the night away to DJ music, splash around in the foam dance party, hang out in the "teen scene" social media lounge, geek out in the on-site game truck, snack on food and drinks, and show your skills at foosball, corn hole, ping pong and a special carnival-style game. Admission is free with valid school ID for those 13-18. Party on the Palms will be #amazing! |
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Wednesday, December 11 5-7pm |
Food Drive |
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Making an Impact. (March)Making an impact is possible at any age. This special event will feature speakers, presentations, and exhibits that will motivate and inspire teens interested in making an impact on their own life, within the community, and with others. |
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Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed. (April)Why? Listen to our speakers as they teach you to balance your budget, prepare for college, build a resume and more! |
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Shape your future: Learn. Plan. Succeed. (November)Why? Listen to our speakers as they teach you to balance your budget, prepare for college, build a resume and more! |
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Teen Town Hall ForumWhy? To solicit feedback from our youth on current issues in the community! This is an opportunity to voice concerns and be heard. City Staff from various departments will be available to answer questions. |
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Respect: Every Story MattersWhy? To listen to our speakers as they teach you the importance of respecting yourself, peers, authority, environment and your community because every story matters. |
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