Youth Resources
Get involved! Apply to attend the 2026 Youth Leadership Summit, or earn community service hours at our tree planting event, and learn how to participate in public meetings.
2026 Youth Leadership Summit
Apply to attend the Youth Leadership Summit to voice your opinion on community issues to our community leaders.
Who can apply: Students in 7th - 12th grade who live or go to school in the City of Thousand Oaks
Summit Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Summit Location: Founders Room, Kavli Theater, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Summit Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Dinner will be served
Upon completion, all youth will receive a certificate of completion and community service hours for your time and dedication.
How to Apply: Please complete BOTH the YLS Application and the Participation Waiver below
Application Deadline Extended: Tuesday, March 10th, 11:59 pm PST
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2026 Young Artist Contest - closed on March 3, 2026
The City of Thousand Oaks Youth Commission (YC) invites young artists in grades 7-12 and eligible applicants of the Youth Commission’s Youth Leadership Summit to submit work of art inspired by the idea of the Summit’s theme: “Stronger as One."
Questions: If you have any questions about the contest or submission format, please email youthcommission@toaks.gov or call (805) 381-7362.
Youth tree planting event
Join the Youth Commission for a hands-on tree-planting event to help beautify our community! Upon completion, all youth will receive community service hours for their time and dedication.
When: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Where: E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard and Via Merida
All minors must download and have a parent/ guardian sign a waiver. Signed waivers can be emailed to youthcommission@toaks.gov or submitted the morning of the event. Youth without a signed waiver will not be able to participate.
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Attend an upcoming Youth Commission Meeting
Students in 7th - 12th grade and the public are invited to attend regular Youth Commission Meetings. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month between September - May. Learn more here.
All students are invited to provide school reports or information about your school activities or events. If you are interested to learn more, please email us.
