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Mayor's Youth Council

Events, Projects & Programs

Since 1999, several new programs have been implemented for high school age teens. 

The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) is comprised of 13 “Sworn-In” Members and over 100 other members.  15 – 20 MYC Members attend bi-weekly board meetings, while others attend sub-committee meetings.  The MYC represents the view of the youth in Farmington and Farmington Hills and help determine what programs the Department of Special Services Recreation Division and Youth & Family Services Division should offer for youth in our communities.

Conferences (MYC Members have attended or plan to attend)

• National League of Cities – Utah

• National League of Cities - Tennessee

• National League of Cities – Washington Dc

• Michigan Youth Symposium – Traverse City

• Michigan Youth Symposium – Dearborn

• Michigan Youth Symposium – Grand Rapids

• Michigan Municipal League – Lansing

• Michigan Municipal League – Battle Creek

• Michigan Center for Civic Education – Lansing – December 2004

• Michigan Youth Symposium – Traverse City – February 2005

• National League of Cities – Washington Dc  – March 2005

• National League of Cities – North Carolina – December 2005

• Michigan Youth Symposium – Canton, MI – March 2006

• National League of Cities – Washington DC  – March 2006

Current Events & Programs

• Modern Tuneage “Battle of the Bands”
  An event made up of local bands playing for a prize of $500.  471 high school age youth attended the 5th Modern Tuneage “Battle of the Bands” in March of 2004.
• Guest Speakers @ MYC Meetings
• Live & Local (an event started by the MYC)
  Over 80 high school age youth showed off their talents at the Costick Center December 3, 2005.  284 people were at the event.
• Dodgeball League
• Skate Park Planning
  • Design And Fund-Raising of The Park Fundraisers
  • Selling T-Shirts And Bumper Stickers
  • Skater Holiday Party
  • Canister’s In Businesses
  • Silent Auction
  • Seeking Corporate Sponsorships
  • Donations From Skate Park Supporters
  • Brick Fundraiser
  • Skate Jam In The Summer
• High School Bands In Park
• Lock-In (s)
• SK8 Competitions
• SK8 Days
• Founder’s Festival “Battle Of The Bands”
• Founder’s Festival Teen Tent
• Founder’s Festival Skateboard Demo And Band
• Phoenix Theatre Dodgeball Tournament
• 3 on 3 Basketball League
• Horseback Riding Lessons
• Open Gym For Teens
• Ski/Snowboard Trips
• Disc Golf League
• Disc Golf Tournament
• Club 2nd Floor @ The Farmington Hills Ice Arena
  March 2003 – April 2005, 3,615 people attended Club 2nd Floor on a Friday or Saturday night to listen to live bands.
• MRPA Youth Symposium Committee
• MYC Point System  
• Youth on Boards And Commissions
• Fundraisers
• Benefit Dinner Reverse Raffle
• MYC Meetings
  • Twice a month for MYC Board meetings
  • Several Sub committee meetings each month
  • Involvement On Boards And Commissions
• Meet the Mayor Nights
• Web Site created for MYC, Club 2nd Floor and other youth related activities
• Volunteering
  • City Open House
  • Recreation Events
  • Movies in the Park
  • Bands in the Park
  • Hay Day
  • Other Projects

MYC on TV

• Teen X-Treme Video – Shows
  • Skateboarding
  • Kayaking/Canoeing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Disc Golf
  • Waterparks
  • Go-Carts
  • Bands
  • The Fridge (Tobogganing)
  • Snowboarding
  • Snowshoeing
  • Modern Tuneage “Battle Of The Bands”
  • Mayor’s Youth Council Info
  • R/C Racing
  • Paintball
  • Fishin’ Guys Debut
• MYC Talk Show – Shows (A Partnership With Channel 8)
  • Mayor's Healthy Kid’s Club
  • Get Healthy
  • Summer Jobs
  • Finances
  • Nature
  • Recycling
  • Voting
  • Dreams And Working Hard
  • Family Communications
  • Skate Parks
• MYC Magazine – Shows (A Partnership With Channel 8)
  • Detroit School Of Rock
  • C-Span Bus
  • David Ping - Golf Pro
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Sled Races
  • Winter Safety
• SWOCC Around The Block – Skateboard Show

Past Programs And Projects

• NW Gazette Teen Page (FTO – For Teens Only)
• Big Break Venue
• Something To Do
• Laser Tag
• SK8 Event – Wo Day
• SK8 Premiere Video
• Chess Club
• Rock Climb Trip
• Heavner’s Canoe/Kayak Trip
• Whirlyball
• Club 2nd Floor Study Nights
• Summer Fun Fest Dodgeball Tournament
• Soccer Night
• Ultimate Frisbee Drop-In
• Kickbox/Self Defense Class
• “Hoop” Contest
• Fireworks Volunteering
• 2nd Floor Project Volunteering
• Club 2nd Floor
  • Grand Opening Event
  • Chaderday Night Live
  • “Kelly’s” ½ Way to Halloween Party Dance
  • Dance Revolution Contests
• Volunteering
  • Fireworks
• Fundraisers
  • Chili Cook-Off
  • Mr. Farmington
  • Cinco De Mayo Breakfast
  • Swing Into HS Dance

For more information, email Bryan Farmer or call (248) 473-1805.