Community Youth Leadership Program: Call for Applications

Updated: October 15, 2008

Hang out on a helicopter pad. Meet the mayor. Get blindfolded and wander around for a while.
The Community Youth Leadership Program is a fun way to learn about our community and find out how to become a leader! Apply now! All Johnson County high school students who will be in their Junior Year during the 2008-2009 school year are eligible to apply.

Here's what previous CYLP participants had to say about the program:

"I have gained the drive to be excellent"
- Laura, Class of 2004-2005

"I'm a much stronger leader and have more confidence in my leadership skills."
- Sarah, Class of 2005-2006

"I got to know people from other schools...it helped me see some new perspectives and opinions."
- Vanessa, Class of 2005-2006

"I have gained the idea of bringing a sense of community with you wherever you go."
- Nicholas, Class of 2003-2004.

"I formed many friendships with my peers in CYLP"
- Emily, Class of 2004-2005

The CYLP class meets for a full day once a month, August - February, to learn about the different areas of our community, including health care, human services, and economics. Applications for the class beginning in August 2008 will be accepted through June , 2008. The program is free to all accepted applicants. For more information, contact program director Lorin Ditzler at (319) 337-9637. Or see the CYLP application for more details, including program schedule.

Are you a high school teacher or administrator? Contact program director Lorin Ditzler to find out how you can help us recruit excellent student leaders!

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CYLP Application 2008.pdf