The Mayor's Youth Council (MYC) is comprised of 13 “Sworn-In” Members and over 100 other members. 15 – 20 MYC Members attend bi-weekly board meetings, while others attend sub-committee meetings. The MYC represents the view of the youth in Farmington and Farmington Hills and help determine what programs the Department of Special Services Recreation Division and Youth & Family Services Division should offer for youth in our communities.

Conferences (MYC Members have attended or plan to attend)

National League of Cities – Utah
National League of Cities - Tennessee
National League of Cities – Washington Dc
Michigan Youth Symposium – Traverse City
Michigan Youth Symposium – Dearborn
Michigan Youth Symposium – Grand Rapids
Michigan Municipal League – Lansing
Michigan Municipal League – Battle Creek
Michigan Center for Civic Education – Lansing – December 2004
Michigan Youth Symposium – Traverse City – February 2005
National League of Cities – Washington Dc – March 2005
National League of Cities – North Carolina – December 2005
Michigan Youth Symposium – Canton, MI – March 2006
National League of Cities – Washington DC – March 2006

Current Events & Programs

Modern Tuneage “Battle of the Bands”
An event made up of local bands playing for a prize of $500. 471 high school age youth attended the 5th Modern Tuneage “Battle of the Bands” in March of 2004.
Guest Speakers @ MYC Meetings
Live & Local (an event started by the MYC)
Over 80 high school age youth showed off their talents at the Costick Center December 3, 2005. 284 people were at the event.
Dodgeball League
Skate Park Planning
- Design And Fund-Raising of The Park Fundraisers
- Selling T-Shirts And Bumper Stickers
- Skater Holiday Party
- Canister’s In Businesses
- Silent Auction
- Seeking Corporate Sponsorships
- Donations From Skate Park Supporters
- Brick Fundraiser
- Skate Jam In The Summer
High School Bands In Park
Lock-In (s)
SK8 Competitions
SK8 Days
Founder’s Festival “Battle Of The Bands”
Founder’s Festival Teen Tent
Founder’s Festival Skateboard Demo And Band
Phoenix Theatre Dodgeball Tournament
3 on 3 Basketball League
Horseback Riding Lessons
Open Gym For Teens
Ski/Snowboard Trips
Disc Golf League
Disc Golf Tournament
Club 2nd Floor @ The Farmington Hills Ice Arena
March 2003 – April 2005, 3,615 people attended Club 2nd Floor on a Friday or Saturday night to listen to live bands.
MRPA Youth Symposium Committee
MYC Point System
Youth on Boards And Commissions
Fundraisers
Benefit Dinner Reverse Raffle
MYC Meetings
- Twice a month for MYC Board meetings
- Several Sub committee meetings each month
- Involvement On Boards And Commissions
Meet the Mayor Nights
Web Site created for MYC, Club 2nd Floor and other youth related activities
Volunteering
- City Open House
- Recreation Events
- Movies in the Park
- Bands in the Park
- Hay Day
- Other Projects

MYC on TV

Teen X-Treme Video – Shows
- Skateboarding
- Kayaking/Canoeing
- Rock Climbing
- Disc Golf
- Waterparks
- Go-Carts
- Bands
- The Fridge (Tobogganing)
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
- Modern Tuneage “Battle Of The Bands”
- Mayor’s Youth Council Info
- R/C Racing
- Paintball
- Fishin’ Guys Debut
MYC Talk Show – Shows (A Partnership With Channel 8)
- Mayor's Healthy Kid’s Club
- Get Healthy
- Summer Jobs
- Finances
- Nature
- Recycling
- Voting
- Dreams And Working Hard
- Family Communications
- Skate Parks
MYC Magazine – Shows (A Partnership With Channel 8)
- Detroit School Of Rock
- C-Span Bus
- David Ping - Golf Pro
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sled Races
- Winter Safety
SWOCC Around The Block – Skateboard Show

Past Programs And Projects

NW Gazette Teen Page (FTO – For Teens Only)
Big Break Venue
Something To Do
Laser Tag
SK8 Event – Wo Day
SK8 Premiere Video
Chess Club
Rock Climb Trip
Heavner’s Canoe/Kayak Trip
Whirlyball
Club 2nd Floor Study Nights
Summer Fun Fest Dodgeball Tournament
Soccer Night
Ultimate Frisbee Drop-In
Kickbox/Self Defense Class
“Hoop” Contest
Fireworks Volunteering
2nd Floor Project Volunteering
Club 2nd Floor
- Grand Opening Event
- Chaderday Night Live
- “Kelly’s” ½ Way to Halloween Party Dance
- Dance Revolution Contests
Volunteering
- Fireworks
Fundraisers
- Chili Cook-Off
- Mr. Farmington
- Cinco De Mayo Breakfast
- Swing Into HS Dance

For more information, email Bryan Farmer or call (248) 473-1805.