Woodland Youth Council members at Grizzly Creek camp, 2008
 
 
Woodland Youth Council members at Grizzly Creek camp, 2007
Download an application for membership in the Woodland Youth Council by clicking here if you are between the ages of 10 and 15.
 
If you are a youth between the ages of 10 and 16 and you need financial assistance to take advantage of any of these or other youth development opportunities, click here to apply for a Woodland Youth Council Access Mini-Grant! The deadline to receive an award by the end of next month is the end of the current month. Ask a parent, guardian, teacher or Coalition staff member to help you fill out the application.
 

 

Woodland Soccer Club
The Woodland Soccer Club is a youth organization providing children in the under-6 through under-19 age groups three levels of play: Recreation, Metro (Select) and Competitive. Click here to download a registration form. For further league registration instructions, please visit www.woodlandsoccerclub.com /registration.asp. For more information about the Woodland Soccer Club, please call board member Sergio Guevara at (530) 207-7872 or e-mail him by clicking here. Low-income participants in need of financial assistance can apply for an Access Mini-Grant.
 
Yolo County Juvenile Justice/Delinquency Prevention Commission
The Probation Department invites youth to apply to become members. Click here to download the application and click here to read the bylaws. The mission of the Juvenile Justice/ Delinquency Prevention Commission is to inquire into the administration of juvenile court law in Yolo County and to assist in the effort toward prevention and reduction of juvenile delinquency, as required by law." The Commission, which provides oversight of the County's juvenile crime prevention and intervention efforts, conducts an annual inspection of Juvenile Hall and other facilities. The Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at the Yolo County Probation Department, 2780 East Gibson Road in Woodland. The meetings are open to the public – any person interested in or concerned about the administration of juvenile justice in Yolo County is welcome to attend. For more information about the Commission, please e-mail Lisa Howard or call her at (530) 406-5329.
 
Community Service Guide for Youth
The Yolo County Community Service Directory is a project of the Youth Development Programs at the Yolo County Office of Education. Serving the community should be an integral part of our young peoples’ lives. It gives them a chance to be leaders and contributors to make this world a better place. Meaningful community service can also provide an avenue for career exploration as well as a chance to apply classroom knowledge in “real world” setting. As students work at food banks, with SPCA or with local health care centers, they develop valuable skills such as people skills, communication skills and sometimes computer skills -- all very necessary in today’s world of work. Many students will discover a greater appreciation for their own lives and realize that learning never stops! What’s more, community service has known to change the lives of not only those who are served but those who serve selflessly!
 
Youth Sports Opportunities throughout Yolo County
YoloLINK is the Yolo County Library's database of community programs and services. The above link takes you to the page that yields results for the search term "youth sports."
 
City of Woodland Parks & Recreation Department
Check out the City's most recent Recreation & Sports guide and information about the Woodland Youth Center (also known as "The Spot"). Also, take a look at info on the City's low-cost boxing and physical conditioning classes.
 
Woodland Public Library
The grand rotunda welcomes visitors to a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books, hundreds of magazines and newspapers, large print books, local government publications, talking books, DVDs and CDs. Numerous computers with high-speed internet connections are also available, as is wireless access. Check out the library's kids' page, teen events and teen blog.
 
Yolo County YMCA
Offering youth sports, summer camp, preschool, daycare, afterschool care and more. Check out the YMCA's current calendar and join their mailing list.
 
Yolo County 4-H Youth Development Program
Universally recognized by its four-leaf clover emblem, 4-H serves youth through a variety of methods including organized clubs, school-enrichment groups, special interest groups, individual study programs and camps. Check out 4-H's latest newsletters and subscribe online for free.
* What is 4-H? * 4-H Program Description * Club Directory
 
Yolo County Friday Night Live
Who knew alcohol and drug prevention could be so much fun, but with Yolo County’s Friday Night Live (FNL) program, that is exactly what you will find. The statewide program, developed in 1984, began as a pilot dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries caused by teens driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Today, FNL programs are focused on forming youth/adult partnerships and providing programs rich in opportunities and support so young people will be less likely to engage in problem behaviors, more likely to achieve in school, and more likely to attend higher education and secure gainful employment. To learn more about FNL programs, or to schedule a presentation in your school, call (530) 406-4858 or e-mail Woodland Coalition for Youth member Debbie Carrion.
 

S.T.A.K.E Act Undercover Teen Agent Program
S.T.A.K.E. stands for Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement. Your mission: as a S.T.A.K.E. Act agent, you will be involved in undercover purchases of tobacco products. With the help of a Health Department Investigator, you will try to verify that merchants are not selling tobacco products to teenagers. All you have to do is: 1) have some free time, 2) desire to help your community and 3) accompany agents to purchase tobacco products. Your rewards: as an agent you will get paid for every store you visit with a minimum of $20 per day. Plus, for every 4 hours you work, you get a free meal. It looks great on college or job applications. Most importantly, you are contributing to your community.
 
Yolo County Summer Paid & Unpaid Internship Program
The County of Yolo Human Resources Department is pleased to announce the 2008 Summer Intern Program. This is an eight-week summer intern program open to Yolo County high school students age 15 to 19. For paid internships, a student must possess a valid work permit. For unpaid internships, students may earn hours toward the forty (40) hour community service graduation requirement. All internships are part-time and hours are flexible in order to meet the needs and desires of students and their families. Click here to download the College Summer Intern/Job Trainee Program. For more information, please contact Gina Duncan with the Department of Employment and Social Services at (530) 666-8149.