Mayor’s Youth Council | City of Draper

Youth Council Application

Executive Board Application

Youth Council Calendar 24-25

The Draper City Mayor’s Youth Council provides youth an opportunity to increase their knowledge of civic education through practical, hands-on experience. The Youth Council is composed of students in 9 - 12 grades who are charged with representing youth in the City. The Mayor’s Youth Council will:

Involve youth in local government through participation in Draper Youth Council committees
Increase volunteerism among youth in civic affairs
Enhance civic education

The application period for 2024-25 is April 1 through Midnight on May 1. Interviews with Mayor Walker will be held in May. Applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview if their application is accepted.

The final mandatory parent/student night will be held Tuesday, April 30 at Draper City Hall from 6:15 - 7:00 PM. Attendance is required if you did not attend the meeting on April 24.

Application Requirements for the Executive Board

The application period for the 2024-25 school year is April 1 - midnight on May 1. Executive Board interviews will be held in May.

Applicants desiring to serve on the Executive Board must be in grades 10 - 12, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, have served on the Youth Council for at least one year, attend all Executive Board meetings, and must not be a member of another conflicting Draper City organization (i.e., Miss Draper).

Annual Events

The Draper City Mayor's Youth Council volunteers at City events. For 2024-25, this includes:

Draper Days Children's Bike Parade (July 18)
Draper Days (July 19 & 20)
International Arts & Crafts Festival (September 14)
Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (September 28)
Haunted Trail (October 10 - 12)
Tree Lighting Ceremony (December 2)
Easter Egg Hunt (April 19, 2025)

For a full list of activities and dates, view the Youth Council Calendar. Save these dates.