Leadership groups

Do you have great ideas for programs or after school activities? Not sure who to talk to or how to turn your ideas into reality? Youth Council is your answer. And your voice will be heard! The Den Teen Center is a direct result of Youth Council recommendations.

The Senior Youth Council is open to Tahoma 10th - 12th graders. The Junior Youth Council is open to Tahoma 8th - 9th graders.

Age Requirement: Teens entering 6th - 12th grades.

For application information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

Group	Grades	Date	Time	Location
Junior Youth Council	8 - 9 grades	Mondays	4 pm - 5 pm	The Den
Senior Youth Council	10 - 12 grades	Mondays	6 pm - 7 pm	The Den

Battle of the Bands

Clash of the Dueling Muscians

SATURDAY - APRIL 14, 2012

We want you to be a part of the 2012 Battle of the Bands! Continuing a long and epic tradition, the Maple Valley Youth Council will host another Battle of the Bands. Expect large screaming audiences, and considerable prizes for the best three bands.  In previous years, we gave away cool loot and recording time to the top performing bands.

Twelve bands will be chosen by Maple Valley Youth Council to compete in the 2012 Battle of the Bands. The majority of band members must be under 23 years of age. Each band will have twenty minutes of play time and your playlist must include at least one original song. Prizes will be awarded to the top three bands. If you want to perform, just download the Battle of the Bands Application Packet and start filling it out.  Get it back to us by the April 4, 2012 registration deadline. Each individual band member must also complete and sign the Performer Contract (PDF 40 KB). All proceeds from band registrations benefit Maple Valley Youth Council projects.

Tech Specifications: The Den uses a Mackie Onyx 24.4 mixer into EAW mains and subs. The Den will provide a sound engineer for the event. Any specific sound requests must be submitted to The Den at least seven (7) days prior to show date.

For more information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

Event/Item	Date/Time	Location	Eligibility	Fee
Band Registration	Registration Deadline Wednesday April 4, 2012	The Den	The majority of band members must be under 23 years of age.	$35 per band
Concert	Saturday April 14, 2012 5 pm - 11 pm	The Den	Open to public	$10.00 per person

Craft Fair

Local artists and national products

Get into the spirit of the season at the Annual Holiday Craft Fair!

This event is a fundraiser presented by Maple Valley Youth Council. All proceeds from table sales benefit Youth Council programs. Register (PDF 1.1 MB) for your table now!

For more information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

Date	Time	Activity	Location	Fee
Saturday December TBD		Set-up Craft Fair	Main Hall	Admission FREE to public

Let's Draw The Line

2011 Youth Council Interviews

Let's Draw the Line is a Washington State campaign to have teens and adults stand up in their communities and Draw the Line between youth and alcohol. The Maple Valley Youth Council drew the line in their community by interviewing local and state leaders.

Know The Facts

Please watch our video and check out our Photo Album on Facebook. Learn the laws, get tips for parents and find out how you can take action by visiting the Let's Draw the Line website.

Did you know?

• Providing alcohol to minors can cost you up to $5,000 in fines, jail time and lawsuits.
• New advertising rules limit the number of signs on stores and advertising at community events.
• Alcohol promotional items at public events may only be given to people 21 years of age and over.
• Parents have the greatest influence on their children’s decisions about alcohol – learn how alcohol impacts the developing brain, and what to say to your kids.
• Connecting with others in your community can help prevent underage drinking.

2011 Problem Gambling Project

Sponsored by

A gambling problem is often mistakenly thought of as a disease afflicting only adults, but problem gambling can afflict kids and teens just the same. The Maple Valley Youth Council created a video project sponsored by Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling to help kids and teens understand problem gambling.

Know The Facts

• Games of chance can be a lot of fun - but they can also be addictive
• One out of 12 Washington adolescents (8.4%)* are at risk of becoming Problem Gamblers
• The consequences of Problem Gambling are serious for youth and can look surprisingly like drug and alcohol abuse
• At any age, if you gamble, it is important to set and stick to limits

Learn more, get tips for parents and find out how you can take action by visiting the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling website.

Act Out Loud

2011 Youth Council Distracted Driving Project

Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on America’s roads, and teens are especially vulnerable because of their inexperience behind the wheel and, often, peer pressure. Behind the statistics are real families who have been devastated by these tragedies. The Maple Valley Youth Council has created a video as part of an Act Out Loud nationwide contest to spread the word about distracted driving. Please watch our video and help spread the word.

 

National Youth Traffic Satety Month is an annual campaign held each year during prom, graduation and the beginning of summer to support youth across the country in efforts to reduce teen traffic accidents. Act Out Loud is a contest that engages over 200 high schools and organizations like Maple Valley Youth Council to develop youth-led projects that address the problem of teen traffic safety.

 

Prom Promise

Making healthy choices

Every year Youth Council members educate 4th and 5th grade students in each of the elementary schools about the unhealthy choices some teenagers make by using drugs and alcohol. The elementary students then write letters asking each senior to promise to stay safe and have fun at Prom without drinking or using drugs. Last year over 550 Tahoma students signed the Prom Promise pledge and many wrote back thanking the younger students for their concern. Since its inception 9 years ago, no participating Tahoma student has been involved in a vehicle fatality while under the influence on prom weekend.

Age Requirement: Teens entering 6th - 12th grades.

For more information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

Youth Council Retreats

Become a leader in your community

Youth Council members learn and develop leadership skills through various lessons and team building activities. Teens travel to Camp Berachah annually to build their leadership skills as a group.

Age Requirement: Teens entering 6th - 12th grades.

For more information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

Event	Date	Time	Location	Fee
DASA Conference	TBA	TBA	Yakima	TBA
Leadership Retreat	TBA	TBA	Camp Berachah	TBA

Domino's Pizza Cards

Delivering the Dough®

Giving couldn't taste any better! Purchase your Dominos Pizza card from any Maple Valley Youth Council member or anytime at The Den Youth Center or GMVCC front desk.

This event is a fundraiser presented by Maple Valley Youth Council. All proceeds from card sales benefit Youth Council programs.

For more information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.

See's Candy

Support Maple Valley Youth Council programs

Traditional Candy Bars

Available for only $1.50 in four delicious varieties from Youth Council members or at The Den Youth Center or the GMVCC front desk.

• Milk Chocolate
         
• Milk Chocolate with Almond
          
• Milk Chocolate with Toffee Nugget
        
• Dark Chocolate with Almond

For program information email Kristiane or call 425-432-1272.