Youth Leadership Council

REGISTRATION is NOW CLOSED for this school year. If you would like to have your name added to the notification email when applications open May 26, 2025, please click on the remind me button below. Interviews for all new applicants will be held in early August and meetings are held at 2382 Faraday Ave, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

What is the Youth Leadership Council?

Mitchell Thorp Foundation has a strong commitment to developing and inspiring youth leadership in our community and that is why we developed the Youth Leadership Council. The membership consists of 9th—12th grade students representing public and private schools throughout the San Diego region. Students are selected through an application and interview process. The primary focus areas of the program are community service and servant leadership development. Our objective is to foster young leaders in professional and life skills, while having fun. Members will participate in servant leadership training sessions and have the opportunity to plan and carry out activities. The students will be hosting a major fundraising event every year in support of Mitchell Thorp Foundation's mission. Be sure to read the Youth Leadership Council Mission, Vision, and Values.

Why join the Youth Leadership Council?

Each student will have numerous opportunities to see first-hand how their personal contributions benefit Mitchell Thorp Foundation's mission of service. Students have the opportunity to take leadership roles in projects that are initiated by the foundation, or that they create. Our objective is that these experiences develop and reinforce in the students a fundamental approach to leadership through service, and that it will benefit them throughout their lifetimes and professional careers.

Click here to download the Youth Leadership Council Mission, Vision, and Values.

Team Fees

The individual program fee is $250 per year. This fee includes a Youth Leadership Council shirt & sweatshirt, orientation activity, program materials, and snacks. Scholarships are available for financial assistance.

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Meetings & Events for School Year 2024 - 2025

August 25- Orientation
September 22- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
October 6- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
November 17- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
December 8- Adopt A Family
January 12- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
February 1- Mitchell Thorp Foundation 5K
February 23- YLC Meeting/5KRecap
March 23- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
April 27- Youth Leadership Council Meeting
May 18- Senior Send-Off