Youth Programs
Leadership opportunities for residents in grades six through twelve.
The City of Lake Oswego offers five core youth programs, each focused on a different aspect of local change-making.
- Youth Leadership Council members explore the mechanics of policy-making – visiting City facilities, the state Capitol, and Washington, DC.
- Youth Action Council members roll up their sleeves, volunteering at least 30 hours and organizing a series of community events.
- The City Council Advisory Boards provide space for delivering input directly to community leaders.
- Library Teen Advisory Board members collaboratively shape the library's programming slate.
- Junior Camp Counselors get pre-employment experience staffing City summer camps. Geared toward students in grades 6-8.
Every Lake Oswego resident has a role in shaping the direction of this community. To our non-voting, non-adult community members, please explore the City’s offerings, below, and consider applying for one or more of our programs.
The Lake Oswego Fire Department is hosting its second annual Fire Camp on July 25th - 27th, 2025. Participants will receive instruction from our very own firefighters on basic fireground operations, including hose and ladder skills, auto extrication, boat operations, and more.
Welcome to the Lake Oswego Young Entrepreneurs Program, an initiative launched with the 2024 season at the Lake Oswego Farmers Market. The program is designed to foster the entrepreneurial spirit among young individuals in our community, providing them with a unique platform to showcase their creativity, confidently bring their products to market and cultivate their business acumen and innovative ideas in a supportive and enriching environment.