WYC Westport

02/14/2023

Westport Youth Commission New Member Applications are now available at: https://forms.gle/fqsc9QpAaXLA5teD6

Get involved with advocating for youth issues in Westport. Remember, anyone is welcome to be involved and you don't have to be a voting member. Next meeting is Thursday, February 16th at 7:15pm at Toquet Hall if you wanted to just pop in and check it out!

06/25/2021

Young people are very resourceful and value their independence but sometimes it helps to remind them that they are never alone. There is help available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Don't wait to take that first step. Make the call or send the text. Share with friends and neighbors. We are all in this together. Westport Together Westport Human Services Positive Directions Kids InCrisis Town of Westport

12/03/2020

The Youth Commission consists of up to 30 appointed members, half of whom are electors of the town and half of whom are student residents of the town.

Responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers, the Commission assesses the needs and interests of young people in Westport, encouraging programs, and developing resources to respond to these needs.

Past Projects of the Westport Youth Commission include: Toquet Hall Teen Center, Compo SkatePark, Teenflix, Police-Youth Programs, iMentor Internet Safety and more!

We want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions about current Youth Needs in Westport. Take our short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYCYouthNeeds2020

05/08/2019

Are you a Westport Adult interested in Advocating for local youth issues or a student that will be in 9th-12th grade and attending school in Westport for 2019-2020?

Apply to join the Westport Youth Commission!

More information and the interest packet are available here:

05/08/2019

04/04/2018

Our leadership summits bring together middle school girls from across Fairfield County for a variety of empowering learning experiences that encourage girls to explore their potential and believe in themselves. All sessions feature a keynote speaker, mentoring, & fun team-building activities. By p.....

04/04/2018

Scholarships Through the generosity of the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center Foundation (DFCAC), the Westport Arts Center announces new need-based art scholarships available to students in Westport, Connecticut. One needs-based scholarship in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded to an outgoing hig...

04/04/2018

2018 James Bacharach Award nomination forms are now available here: http://www.westportct.gov/modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=13475

Citations have been given annually since 1989 as a tribute to the late James S. Bacharach, founder and past-president of the Youth Adult Council, predecessor of the Westport Youth Commission which Bacharach and other concerned citizens founded in 1974. “Eligible nominations must demonstrate the student’s exemplary leadership ability and high standards of community service to Westport,” Daignault said. “Either adults or students may nominate a deserving high school senior for their contributions to our community.”

04/04/2018

Don't forget that applications for the 2018-2019 WYC are due soon!

Find them here:

05/21/2017

Retweeted The Boathouse ():

The Boathouse is open for brunch/lunch next Sunday and hosting this great Westport Youth Commission event. Rabbi Jazz will be performing. https://t.co/aRqvGVo6Pb