Teen Councils
FYI has two youth councils as part of the Chaffee County Youth Alliance (CCYA), one in Salida, and one in Buena Vista. The mission of the youth councils is to support teens living healthy lives in Chaffee County through putting on fun, substance-free events, and raising the impact of teen voice through advocacy.
Buena Vista
5th Quarter
BV 5th Quarter started as a group hosting fun, substance-free events after games. It became a part of both BVHS Student Council and FYI in 2019, and is a gathering of dedicated individuals passionate about supporting teens in Buena Vista!
5th Quarter meets during lunch at BVHS, and there are always snacks. Any high school student in BV is welcome to join, as long as they commit to attending the meetings and helping out with events.
Previous events and projects have included: Mt. Princeton free swim nights; drive-in movie events; game nights at Simple Eatery; working on the Free Teen Ride with Chaffee Shuttle.
Salida Extraordinary
Teen Council
The Extraordinary Teen Council is a weekly gathering of high school students passionate about getting youth voice out into the community.
ETC meets during lunch on Tuesdays. Any high school student in Salida is welcome to join, as long as they commit to attending the meetings and helping out with events.
Previous projects and events include: working with SolVista Health to create the Teen Wellness Voucher; creating the Teen Discount Pass with local businesses; free teen events at Fun Street Family Arcade; game nights at Brown Dog coffee; presenting to Salida city council on issues relevant to youth issues.
Join Us
Teen councils in Buena Vista and Salida meet once a week during school hours. Contact Dibby Olson dolson@chaffeecounty.org or 719-221-5848 to learn more about our Anyone in high school is welcome.
Calendar
Join A
Youth Council
Meetings are once a week at the Salida or Buena Vista High School