Lee County Youth Council

Lee County Youth Council 2025/2026 Project

Reading Buddies program

2025/2026 School Year - Striving for the growth and development of Youth in Lee County.

  • To be the voice of youth in the community and serve as a line of communication between youth and adults in the area.
  • To provide an organization in which youth can organize and supervise programs for the benefit of area youth and the community.
  • To serve as an advisory committee on youth affairs to the local government.
  • To provide an opportunity for youth to share in local government matters and to learn to become responsible citizens.
  • To encourage city and county planning agencies to invite youth to serve on city and county committees and contribute to community planning.

PROJECT FOCUS FOR 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR - Literacy

2026/2027 Meeting Dates, Times, Locations

  • Monday, Aug. 24 | 4 - 5:30 pm (NC Cooperative Extension)
  • Monday, Sept. 28 | 4 - 5:30 pm (Lee County Library - Main)
  • Monday, Oct. 5 | 6 - 8 pm (Lee County Commissioners Meeting)
  • Monday, Oct. 26 | 4 - 5:30 pm (NC Cooperative Extension)
  • Monday, Nov. 2 | 4 - 5:30 pm (Lee County Library - Main)
  • Monday, Nov. 16 | 4 - 5:30 pm (NC Cooperative Extension)
  • Monday, Dec. 7 | 4 - 5:30 pm (Lee County Library - Main)
  • Monday, Jan. 11 | 4 - 5:30 pm (NC Cooperative Extension)

Government Collaborations

  • Parks and Recreation
  • Lee County Libraries
  • Health Department
  • County Commissioners
  • Lee County

Printable Brochure

How can the Youth Council help your organization?

We want to hear from you!

Email pkerley@ncsu.edu or callie.staker@leecountync.gov to share community needs in your organization.