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GET INVOLVED!Two fun opportunities to get involved:1. Youth Trash Clean-Up DayStudents in 7th - 12th grade are invited to help make Thousand Oaks even more beautiful! (youth in 6th grade or under may participate with a parent/guardian present). Step 1: Complete Registration Step 2: Download, print, sign participation waiver. Email to YouthCommission@toaks.org *City's signature policy: The City will accept actual signatures, scanned signatures, or a certificate-based electronic signature from DocuSign or Adobe. Trash Clean Up FAQWhere do I go on the day of the event? Meet at the check-in canopy in front of the Thousand Oaks Community Center - 2525 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. At the Corner of Moorpark Blvd and Lancer Way. Where do I park? Ample parking is located at Anthem Church - 390 Arcturus St, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (lot is next to CRPD tennis courts) Can I receive community service hours for this event? Yes, absolutely. Documentation will be available at the check-out table the day of the event. Can I participate if I don't have a signed Waiver? Everyone must have a signed waiver to participate. Waivers can be emailed to YouthCommission@toaks.org Youth in grade 6 or under also need a parent/guardian present. What do I wear? We recommend everyone wears closed-toe shoes, long pants, layers for the weather, and a hat. Please also bring sunscreen. Do I need to bring anything? We will provide everything you need to clean up trash = trash bags, trash grabbers, latex or similar type gloves, water, and snacks. Who can I talk to if I have additional questions? Feel free to email or call Youth Commission Staff Liaison Sarah Mails at youthcommission@toaks.org or (805) 449-2118.
Click on flyers to download and print. 2. College Information WorkshopStudents in 7th - 12th grade are invited to learn more about the college admissions process and ask questions! Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: TBD Location: TBD Register by clicking this link! COMING SOON!
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THANK YOU TO ALL THE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 2022 YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ON MARCH 30, 2022! IT WAS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!The event brought together 22 leaders and 66 youth from the City of Thousand Oaks. The program included Leader Roundtables, Youth-Only Roundtables, and a Keynote Address. Topics discussed included: support and resources available to youth to deal with the impacts COVID, decrease stress, and improve mental health; issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; how to enjoy social media and ways to deal with inappropriate or fake content; how schools can better meet the current and future needs of students; how to increase recycling and improve the environment; among many others. There were a lot of important conversations that took place and many positive outcomes. Here's what the Youth are saying:“[The Summit] made me believe that our City has great leaders who really care about our community and want to make it better”“[The Summit] helped me realize many problems in my community and how I can help."“[The Summit] made me feel I have a voice""[The Summit] gave me faith in the process and change that our generation is making""The [keynote] speakers really inspired me and I really loved it""I loved [the keynote speaker's] message. It really resonated with me...Talking about the quote that you should not let the fear of being great make an enemy of being good. I loved that.""I loved meeting other intelligent people who care and want to make a difference."“I have a lot more hope about our future.” |
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Quick Links to Local Youth Resources | ||
Youth CommissionAgendas posted 72 hours in advance of each meeting |
Thousand Oaks Library |
Alex Fiore Teen Center |
T. O. Transit |
Ventura 211 |
Conejo Unified School District |