Yolo Youth Commission
Summer Leadership Camp
Summer Leadership Camp
Summer Leadership Camp
This summer, the Yolo County Office of Education is offering a new opportunity for high school students across Yolo County focused on leadership, connection, and real-world skill building.
The Summer Leadership Camp is a free leadership development opportunity for high school students. The three-day program is designed to help students strengthen leadership, communication, teamwork, advocacy, and community engagement skills in a supportive and interactive environment. Participation in the camp is provided at no cost to students or school sites.
Students will participate in hands-on workshops, team-building activities, civic engagement sessions, and presentations from guest speakers while connecting with peers from across the county.
Camp Details
- July 21–23, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily
- Yolo County Office of Education Conference Center, 1280 Santa Anita Court, Suite 120, Woodland
- Free for Yolo County high school students
To complete registration, students must:
- Submit the online registration form
- Submit a signed Parent/Legal Guardian Waiver and Authorization Form
We encourage families to consider this opportunity for students interested in developing leadership skills, building confidence, and becoming more engaged in their schools and communities.
If you have any questions, please contact Edwin Ortega Beltran, Youth Development Manager, at edwin.ortegabeltran@ycoe.org.
2026-2027 COMMISSIONERS
2026-2027 COMMISSIONERS
2026-2027 COMMISSIONERS
The Youth Commission consists of 19 members appointed to a one-year term. Our current members are:
- Abigail B., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Adalyn S., ninth-grade student at River City High School in West Sacramento
- Alejandro R., 11th-grade student at Winters High School in Winters
- Alliyah B., 10th-grade student at Winters High School in Winters
- Alton Z., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Athena K., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Dalia A., ninth-grade student at Da Vinci Charter Academy in Davis
- Galilea R., ninth-grade student at Winters High School in Winters
- Ileya S., 10th-grade student at Pioneer High School in Woodland
- Jessica W., 11th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Leanna K., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Lucy S., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Martin N. G., 11th-grade student at Woodland High School in Woodland
- Octavio E., 10th-grade student at Esparto High School in Esparto
- Parami J., 10th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Sherlyn S., 11th-grade student at Davis Senior High School in Davis
- Ty M., ninth-grade student at Winters High School in Winters
- Vanessa O., 10th-grade student at Saint Francis High School in Davis
- Wendell D., 10th-grade student at Da Vinci Charter Academy in Woodland
MORE INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION
If you would like information on the Yolo Youth Commission, please contact the Yolo Youth Commission at youthcommission@ycoe.org or (530) 669-3772.
Program Commitment
Program Commitment
Program Commitment
WHAT DOES THE YOUTH COMMISSION DO?
The Yolo Youth Commission will:
- Help plan and design a Summer Leadership Camp for students across Yolo County
- Work with other students to identify an issue that matters to youth and take action to address it.
- May 2026 – May 2027 (1-year commitment)
TIME COMMITMENT
- Approximately 5–10 hours per month
- Participation in meetings, activities, and events
- Attendance at the Summer Leadership Camp
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP PLANNING MEETINGS (Required)
- Weekly virtual meetings (Zoom)
- May through June, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMP (Required)
- Dates: July 21 – July 25
- Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
- Location: YCOE Conference Center
Members of the 2023 Yolo Youth Commission were recognized by YCOE and the Board of Supervisors on January 27, 2024.
Role of Youth Commissioners
Role of Youth Commissioners
Role of Youth Commissioners
Youth Commissioners build valuable, real-world skills, including:
- Leadership
- Communication and public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Advocacy and community organizing
No prior leadership experience is required—just a willingness to get involved and make an impact.
HISTORY OF THE YOLO YOUTH COMMISSION
HISTORY OF THE YOLO YOUTH COMMISSION
HISTORY OF THE YOLO YOUTH COMMISSION
In May 2022, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to establish the Yolo Youth Commission as a two-year pilot program and authorized the Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) to administer the program. The pilot is being funded by county cannabis tax revenue with additional grant funding from the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center.
In November 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved 15 youth commissions (3 youth per supervisorial district) to be seated.
With about 25% of the county’s population under the age of 18, the Yolo Youth Commission creates a permanent pathway for young people to shape their future and build community in Yolo County. Nothing for YOUth without YOUth!
MISSION
To enhance the quality of support, services, and programs for youth through working with local leaders to make funding decisions to make a positive impact on youth development and empowerment for all.
WHAT WE DO
- Commissions are an active part in our local government and will hold meetings monthly to understand the existing efforts to support youth and determine what needs of youth may not be met or need support in.
- Issue a yearly request for grant funding proposals from youth-centered efforts or youth organizations
- Review and evaluate proposals to present to the BOS to support Yolo County youth services, programs, and organizations with funding opportunities.
- Conduct studies and advise on other proposals and programs as requested by the BOS and lead their own interests through studies on youth needs and development.
ELIGIBILITY
Youth who are between the ages of 13-18 and reside in Yolo County are welcome to apply. At the time of appointment, commissioners shall be no younger than 13 and no older than 18 years of age.
Applications are now closed for the Yolo Youth Commission! The next application period will open in late 2023. If you have questions about eligibility or how to apply, contact the Youth Commission at youthcommission@ycoe.org.
Adopted and approved by the Yolo County Board of Supervisors on March 21, 2023.
