Apopka Youth Council

About the Council

The Apopka Youth Council (AYC) is an opportunity for youth with a passion for their community to provide perspective, presence and participation in local government. During the 2023/2024 academic year, Apopka Youth Council Members will be challenged to Serve, Grow, and Engage.

  • Serve: Youth Council Members will see first and foremost what it means to be a public servant. Members will have a hands-on opportunity to plan and participate in service projects that will benefit the citizens of our great city.
  • Engage: Youth Council Members will learn how their city functions and see how they can be active participants to impact change on a local level. They will be a direct link between City Council and the youth of Apopka. 
  • Grow: Youth Council Members will participate in a speaker series where community leaders will share their stories and challenge them to develop leadership skills.

Criteria for 2023/2024 Membership

Think you have what it takes to be part of Apopka Youth Council?

  • Applications are accepted now until August 17, 2023
  • Must be entering 12th Grade
  • Must reside in Apopka.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Enrolled in 12th grade in an Apopka area school
  • Public, private, charter and homeschool encouraged to apply
  • 16 youth will be selected from the application process
  • Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, or disability.

Commitment for 2023/2024 Membership

  • Youth Council Members will commit to two meetings monthly lasting for two hours each.
  • Youth Council Members will also plan and participate in service projects and events to benefit the city and its residents.
  • Youth Council Members will agree to attend at least one City Council meeting during the course of their appointment to report on AYC initiatives and accomplishments.

Online Registration Dates & Deadlines

  • Applications open May 30, 2023 and run through August 17, 2023
  • Youth Council Members will be named on August 23, 2023
  • First meeting will be September 6, 2023

Register for Apopka Youth Council (AYC)!

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Apopka Youth Council 2022_2023

Additional Information

Contact Information

Please email Stephen Cribb or contact by phone at 407-703-1671.

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