PALO ALTO
YOUTH COUNCIL
City Council
Presentation
March 17, 2025
Who We Are PALO ALTO
Y YOUTH COUNCIL
Multiple subcommittees
30 Palo Alto teens - 2x as many applications this year
Gunn, Paly, Castilleja, Nueva, Crystal Springs, Sacred Heart Objectives
Connect and educate youth through events, initiatives, and resources
Communicate city affairs and global affairs to youth
Champion youth concerns to the City Council & Parks and Recreation Commission
Increase collaboration with council & commission
Conduct relevant research on teen issues
Members & Officers
President: Natya
Vice President: Priscilla
Secretary: Maddie
Outreach Specialists (new): Vin, Anika R.
Public Information Officers: Malcolm, Camille
Members:
Alyssa, Anika D., Anjali, Averie, Charlie, Dani, Dolly, Elsa, Hailey, Jayden, Joshua, Keerath, Lara, Maira, Melinda, McKenna, Michael, Natalie, Rhea, Ruddhra, Sarah, Siyona, Vivian, Zara
Past
Accomplishments
Mental Health / Substance Abuse 2. Civic Education 3. Climate Change Themes
Mental Health Resource Guide - Webpage
Objective
MENTAL HEALTH
• Mental health education & awareness RESOURCE GUIDE
Contents Terminology, Awareness, Relief
A brief collection of resources for
• Terminology teens- build a unique support
system that works for you!
This guide includes:
• Health Risks • Suic de and abuse hotlines
(Free options available)
• In-person and online services
• Community Resources • Definitions of common
conditions
• Helpful wellness tips
Online and Physical copies
• Mitchell Park Teen Services Website
Mitchell Park Teen Services Instagram
In Palo Alto students push themselves to
Substance Abuse Video
Final Study Cram Slam (Annual)
FINAL STUDY CRAM SLAM
Objectives
Academic support DECEMBER 7, 8, 9, 5-9pm
Anxiety relief Worried about finals?
Come to PAYC's final study cram slam!
Community bonding
What: An opportunity to study with friends!
Offerings Where: Mitchell Park Community Center
Who: Any and all students!
Study groups Details:
Tutoring available
Free tutoring Food provided
• Destressing activities
Silent study & game room
De-stressing activities: therapy
dogs, slime-making, etc P YOUTH COUNCIL
*Teen Advisory Board LAB
Free dinner & snacks
Civic Impact Summit
Objectives
CIZENSHIP
Increase political awareness
Support voter pre-registration
CRITICAL
THINKING
Gain insight from experts METERATION
Offerings ESCESTOR
Workshops
Keynote speaker
Civic fair
Food
Movie Night
Objectives
Community bonding
Offerings
• Coco showing
• Free entry
• Free snacks
COCO
THANKICITING
10 College Admissions Panel
Objectives
Increase awareness about financial
aid, essays, and more
Content
• Two panelists (past admissions
officers)
Public Q&A
F
2024-2025
Goals
12 Pancakes and Pickleball
Objectives
Youth-city communication
Civic education
All council members,
commissioners, and other City
officials are invited!
Bonding over pickleball and
food
• March 29, 2025
13 Youth Issues Census
Objectives
• Champion youth concerns to the City Council & Parks
and Recreation Commission
Questions
• Climate change
• Affordable housing
Mental health
• School reform
Upcoming events and initiatives
Earth Day Rally
Friday, April 18, 2025
Collaboration with PASCC
King Plaza
Palopalooza Event
• May 2, 2025
• Mitchell Park Community Center
From 5pm - 9pm
15 Appreciations
City Council Representatives
Parks & Rec Representatives
Advisor: Chris Sanchez
• The Mitchell Park Community Center
16 Questions
What are the City Council's primary objectives this
year?
How does the City Council currently
communicate with youth?
• How can PAYC best serve the City Council?
• What will collaboration look like between PAYC
and City Council?
• Attending meetings
• Study sessions
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Thank you