The Ivins Youth Council was created by the Ivins City Council to give the youth of Ivins a voice on city issues, an understanding of how city government works, an opportunity to provide a service to the community that showcases the dedication of youth in Ivins, and to add knowledge, skill, and abilities for the next generation of local leaders.
Join the Ivins Youth Council: online application or PDF application.
Open to youth living in Ivins who are now in 8th to 11th grade.
Ivins Youth Council members inject fresh ideas and youth perspectives into decisions made by the City Council for the benefit of all youth in Ivins.
Ivins Youth Council members:
- Identify ways to improve Ivins for its youth
- Act as advisors to the Mayor and Ivins City Council
- Represent the youth of Ivins on issues important to them
- Promote regular and active civic engagement among young people
- Annual Trip to the State Capitol
The Ivins Youth Council attended the opening of the 2024 State Legislative session. This two-day event at the State Capitol started with a discussion with Senator Don Ipson at the Capitol, a tour of the Capitol, Supreme Court, and Senate, and dinner with the State House Representative for Ivins, Neil Walter, where Youth Council members… - Wreaths Across America
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 16th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. - Santa in the Park
The Ivins Youth Council added some more fun to this year’s Santa in the Park. - Where’s The Fire?
The Ivins Youth Council spend an evening with the City’s Fire Department to learn about how the city responds to fires and medical emergencies. It wasn’t a lecture though. They got to try on respirators and safety masks, test the weight of safety equipment, and operate the department’s electric dolly. - City Council Candidate Forum
Ivins Youth Council members helped the organizers of a candidate forum for Ivins residents looking to be elected to the City Council. Youth Council members were the official timekeepers to ensure all candidates had the same opportunity to speak. Plus, Youth Council member Ollie Robertson asked candidates a question, as did youth Council Mayor, Summer… - Spooky!
The Ivins Youth Council worked with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to set up spooky and fun displays for a Halloween party in Heritage Park. - Who You Gonna Call?
The Ivins Youth Council met with the Police Department to learn about how the City provides public safety. They also participated in demonstrations, including arrest procedures, a canine drug sniffing demonstration by K9 Copper, and how to use a riot shield. - Heritage Days
The Ivins Youth Council participated in the Ivins Heritage Days parade. That was just to start the day. They spent the rest of the day overseeing games for children. It was exhausting but fun. - Summer Foam Blast
The Ivins Youth Council put together a Summer Foam Blast event at Unity Park with help from the Ivins Parks and Recreation department and the Fire Department. Food, music, a water slide, dunk tank, and tons of foam were involved. Okay, maybe not “tons” of foam, but you get the idea. - Planning Ahead
Ivins Youth Council members hold regular work meetings at the Ivins City Hall. At this meeting they discuss plans for future volunteer activities with guest speaker Chris Haddad. - New Members Sworn In
Welcome Jaycee Terry, Ollie Roberston, and Madeline Francis. These are the three newest members of the Ivins Youth Council who were sworn into office by Ivins city Recorder Kari Jimenez. - Banquet, Awards, Scholarships
The Ivins Youth Council held their first annual banquet at Red Mountain Resort in May. They celebrated their achievements for the year and members were recognized for their exceptional service. Graduating members, Connor Oliphant and Samuel Gillette were also awarded small scholarships. - Local Businesses Promote the Youth Council
We thank the following businesses for supporting the Ivins Youth Council by prominently displaying our new application poster: Canyon Crossing Station, Family Dollar, IBB Cyclery & Multisport, IceBox & Roundabout Grill, Lightfoots, Red Mountain Market. If you live in Ivins and are currently in 8th to 11th grade join the Ivins Youth Council for fun,… - From The Capitol to the Fair Along a Path of Easter Eggs
The Ivins Youth Council has been busy this year. They attended Local Officials Day at the State Capitol in January, had dinner with Senator Ipson and House Representative Walter, and participated in group activities and mock committee hearings. In February, the Mayor asked the Youth Council to represent the City at the Washington County Fair… - Youth Council on City’s Website
The Ivins Youth Council got additional recognition from Ivins City last week. We are now listed on the Ivins City Government page on the city’s website. Our listing on that page also has links to our own website and online application for new Youth Council members (or PDF download). - Did I Say Too Much?
Summer Terry, the Mayor of the Ivins Youth Council, gave a presentation to the City Council about their trip to the State Capitol. She told the Council how much all the Youth Council appreciated the experience, but she might have said a little too much about her fellow members. Or did she? Well, she explained… - Taking Mana Quin to the Fair
Kevin Smith, the CEO of Tuacahn Amphitheatre, gave our Youth Council’s Washington State Fair committee a tour of the theatre’s sets, props, and costumes on Tuesday. The committee members, Roxie Sparling and Averi Jackson, wanted to see what might be available to add to the display the Youth Council is creating to represent Ivins at… - Wanted: Fair Ideas
Mayor Hart asked the Ivins Youth Council to represent Ivins at this year’s Washington County Fair (April 14th to 22nd). The theme of this year’s fair is, “If I can dream.” We will create a 10′ x 10′ display that represents our city’s attributes, historical uniqueness, and other defining characteristics that identifies Ivins from other cities in the county.… - Ivins Youth Council at the Capitol
All six members of the Ivins Youth Council attended Local Officials Day at the Capitol on January 18th. We went up the day before because Senator Don Ipson hosted a dinner for us along with an after-hours tour of the Capitol. Our new House Representative, Neil Walter, also attended the dinner. Representative Walter sat with… - Wreaths Across America
The Ivins Youth Council participated in Wreaths Across America on December 17th at the Ivins cemetery, helping to place 136 wreaths to remember and honor our veterans through the laying of remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. - Santa in the Park
The Ivins Youth Council added some more fun to this year’s Santa in the Park.