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.
APPLY TO YOUTH COMMISSION
The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking applicants for 8 scheduled vacancies on Youth Commission. The Youth Commission serves as City ambassadors, representing the matters concerning the City’s youth.
Recruitment closes on April 23, 2026.
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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.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - ART CONTEST WINNERS
The City of Thousand Oaks Youth Commission launched the Young Artist Contest last year in partnership with the annual Youth Leadership Summit to create meaningful opportunities for young people to share their voices through creative expression. Now in its second year, the 2026 Young Artist Contest invited teens to submit artwork in a variety of mediums inspired by this year’s summit theme: “Stronger as One.” Below are the winners by category.
Overall Winner - Beezy Sush
Colina Middle School, 8th grade
Out of the Ashes
Exceptional Creative Expression - Kate O’Loughlin
Westlake High School, 11th grade
In Shared Space
Most Inspiring Theme - Isla Cahill
Thousand Oaks High School, 9th grade
Where Many Hands Made History
Excellence in Artistry - Beverly Ramos
Conejo Valley High School, 11th grade
Stronger as One
