Cape Coral Youth Council

04/20/2026

🌟🍕 You’re Invited! A Special Thank You Celebration 🍕🌟

Join us as we celebrate and thank the incredible sponsors who made our recent Washington, D.C. trip possible!

Because of your generosity, our students had an unforgettable experience, exploring our nation’s history while engaging in meaningful discussions with peers from across the country. This opportunity truly would not have been possible without your support, and we are so grateful.

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Nice Guys Pizza

Come enjoy some pizza, connect with our students, and hear about the impact of your support firsthand. We look forward to celebrating with you!

💙 Thank you for investing in our future leaders!

04/12/2026

What a thought-provoking discussion! Our Mental Health Discussion Panel with the help of Chair Skorzak, Vice Chair Brown, Members Jacques, Johnson, and Mparaganda was truly eye-opening. We are grateful for the panel who shared honest experiences, practical advice, and real talk about mental health. ❤️🧠

04/06/2026

🚨 Reminder: Youth Council Special Meeting Tomorrow 🚨

The Cape Coral Youth Council invites you to join us for a very important and timely conversation on mental health.

🗓 Tuesday, April 7
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 City Hall Council Chambers

We will host a panel of experienced professionals who will share insights, resources, and real-world perspectives on mental health challenges affecting both youth and adults in our community.

This meeting is open to everyone — students, parents, educators, and community members are all encouraged to attend.

Mental health is an important topic that impacts us all, and open conversations like this help build understanding, support, and awareness. We encourage you to come out, listen, and learn.

03/30/2026

Mental Health Matters 💬
Join the Cape Coral Youth Council for a Special Panel Discussion on Mental Health

📅 Tuesday, April 7
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 City Hall Council Chambers

MENTAL HEALTH PANEL DISCUSSION
Join us for an impactful conversation focused on mental health awareness, challenges, and resources for youth and adults in our community.

FEATURES PANELISTS:

Dr. Dawn Belamarich
President & CEO, Collaboratory
Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Clinical Addiction Professional

Nicole Liberto, LCSW
System Director for Behavioral Health, Lee Health

Heather Cross
CEO, The Center for Progress and Excellence

Representative
Lee County School Board District

Representative
Officer Shawn Frazin - Cape Coral Police Department

Why Attend?
• Hear from experienced leaders in mental health and public safety
• Learn about real-world challenges and available resources
• Listen to our youth engage in meaningful discussions with community experts

All are welcome!
Students, parents, community leaders, and community members are encouraged to attend.

👉 “This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Your voice matters.”

👉 “It’s okay to talk about mental health—let’s start the conversation together.”

👉 “An important discussion that could make a difference in someone’s life.”

Questions, please contact Connie Griglin [email protected] or 239-574-0436

03/13/2026

DC, here we come! A huge shout to everyone who helped us get here

03/06/2026

Meeting Update from todays’s meeting!! 📅 Hope to see you next month at our last meeting of the term: April 10 in City Council Chambers at 3pm.

03/06/2026

Huge thanks to Keep Lee County Beautiful for nominating us as Outstanding Adoption Group Finalists. We're honored to be finalists! 🌴😊

03/01/2026

The Youth Council had an amazing time presenting at Mariner High School on Feb 11. With 25+ attendees, it was a great opportunity to share information about our local government! 🧑‍⚖️🏛️😊

02/24/2026

⏰ Last chance to apply!

Applications for the
City of Cape Coral Youth Council Excellence Awards will be open for ONE more week only.

📅 Applications close Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

If you are a high school student who lives in Cape Coral, don’t miss your opportunity to be recognized for your achievements in:

🏅 Leadership
🎨 Arts
🏛️ Civic Engagement
📚 Excellence in Academics
🏀 Athletics

👉 Apply now before the deadline—late applications will not be accepted!

🌟 WHAT IS THIS?
Five awards will be presented, each recognizing a different outstanding quality. Students may apply for only one award category.

Below is the link to the application and additional information.

Home News ListNews Post Cape Coral Youth Council Accepting Excellence Award Applications February 3, 2026 The Cape Coral Youth Council announces its third annual Excellence Awards Program, recognizing high school students in Cape Coral who excel in five categories: Leadership, Arts, Civic Engagement...

02/24/2026

📣 Now Accepting Applications – Upcoming Vacancies on the
City of Cape Coral Youth Council

The deadline to submit your application is March 23, 2026.

The Youth Council is now accepting applications for upcoming openings! If you live in Cape Coral and want to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Click on the link below to access the application and obtain additional information.

https://www.capecoral.gov/news_detail_T4_R608.php

🔹 TWO (2) SENIOR VACANCIES

• 1 Senior – Enrolled at Island Coast High School
• 1 Senior – At-Large (Homeschool, Private, Charter, or Virtual School)

📌 Important Notice: Only applicants from the categories listed above are eligible to apply for these two Senior vacancies.

🔹 SEVEN (7) JUNIOR VACANCIES

• 7 Juniors enrolled in one of the following schools or categories:

Mariner High School
Ida S. Baker High School
Island Coast High School
Oasis High School
Cape Coral High School
North Fort Myers High School
At-Large (Homeschool, Private, Charter, or Virtual School)

✅ REQUIREMENTS

• Must live in the City of Cape Coral
• Must be enrolled in one of the sources listed above

📝 APPLICANTS SHOULD INCLUDE

• Your passions and interests
• Extracurricular activities
• Teacher recommendations
• Any other relevant details that help present you as a strong candidate

🌟 WHY JOIN?
Joining the Cape Coral Youth Council is an exceptional opportunity to help shape our community’s future.

As a member, you will:

• Share your ideas
• Collaborate with peers
• Help address issues impacting young people in our community

👉 Be a voice. Be a leader. Be part of the change.
Applications are open—help us spread the word!

Home News ListNews Post City Youth Council Now Accepting Applications February 23, 2026 The City of Cape Coral Youth Council is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year. Applications will be accepted from Monday, February 23, until Monday, March 23, 2026.This is an excellent opportunit...