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.

A mandatory parent/student night is offered Wednesday, April 24 OR Tuesday, April 30 at Draper City Hall from 6:00 - 7:15 PM. Attendance is only required one of these evenings.

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.