Orem Youth Council

Orem Youth Council (OYC) offers high school students (10th – 12th grade) who live in Orem the opportunity to gain an appreciation for their community through learning about our City government, serving and interacting in the community, and building leadership skills. It is led by Orem City employees and two members of the City Council.

This application will close on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at midnight.  Applicants will be notified if they have been chosen for OYC by September 2nd and will complete registration after that point.

Members are expected to miss no more than 2 regular meetings during the year. Additional absences can be made up through service hours at City events or other approved service activities. If you will miss a meeting, please communicate with the advisors ahead of time.

2025-26 Meeting Dates (Meetings will typically will be held on the first Thursday of the month from 3:00 – 4:30 PM with additional field trips and service opportunities at City events throughout the year)

• Thursday, September 4
• Thursday, October 2
• Thursday, November 6
• Thursday, December 4
• Thursday, January 8
• OPTIONAL: Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Local Officials Day Field Trip at the Utah State Capitol & Salt Palace)
• Thursday, February 5
• Thursday, March 5
• Thursday, April 2
• Thursday, May 7 (3:00 – 7:00 PM, final activity & dinner with the City Council & City executive staff)
• Additional service opportunities at City events throughout the year (Harvest Festival, Truck or Treat, Lights On, Oremfest, etc.)

In order to participate in Orem Youth Council, members will need to pay an enrollment fee of $50 to contribute towards the cost of food, clothing, and the Local Officials Day event at the Utah State Capitol. Students may apply for an enrollment fee scholarship to waive this $50 fee who qualify with proof of assistance from SBP, NSLPI, WIC, SNAP, or HEAT.