Foster City Youth Advisory Committee
2025 Year-End Report
Goal: To continue to be leaders for the teens in the community.
Accomplishments:
Attended a teambuilding event to build team camaraderie, learn effective ways to work as a team, and how to set an example for other teens in the community
Established subcommittees in which each member had the opportunity to play a leadership role.
Goal: To enhance individual member’s personal skills in leadership and in service.
Accomplishments:
Members practiced parliamentary procedure to conduct meetings in a fair and organized manner.
Required each member to serve on the established sub-committees and gave each the opportunity to be the Chairperson for at least one event/activity.
Goal: To continue to serve charitable or community organizations.
Accomplishments:
Made monetary contributions via the Halloween Festival, and the Egg Hunt to the Foster City Youth and Teen Foundation. The members of the Youth Advisory Committee volunteered at these events.
Goal: To host a Stress Buster event to reduce anxiety during finals season and foster a sense of community among local high school students.
Accomplishments:
To support students during finals season, the Youth Advisory Committee successfully hosted a Stress Buster event in May 2025 at The Vibe. High school students were invited to relax after school and participate in engaging, stress-relieving activities that encouraged connection and community. Allcove San Mateo, a youth-designed wellness center, facilitated a vision board activity, TPUMPS generously donated beverages, and approximately 40 students attended the event.
Goal: Organize a special event for individuals with special needs to promote a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Accomplishments:
In support of promoting inclusion and belonging, the Youth Advisory Committee partnered with the Recreation Department to enhance the existing Sensory Santa event. YAC organized and facilitated sensory-friendly activities for participants while they waited to meet Santa, creating a welcoming and engaging experience. Approximately 25 pre-registered families attended the event.
Approved by the Foster City Youth Advisory Committee at its regular meeting of February 4, 2026.