Our Program
FOYAB, organized and supported by the Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District, is a youth oriented program designed to foster leadership skills while providing programs and events that benefit the residents in the community.
FOYAB serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors and is designed to give the youth of Fair Oaks and the Sacramento area input into the District, its related functions and its programs. They are empowered by the District Board and Park District staff to assume responsibility for certain activities throughout the year.
Board Composition
The Youth Advisory Board is comprised of:
- One elected Chair (President)
- One elected Vice Chair
- One elected Secretary
- One elected Programming Officer
- One elected Public Relations Officer
- The Commissioners (FOYAB Members)
YOUTH COMMISSIONER DUTIES
The Youth Commissioners will work together to accomplish these tasks:
- Review issues relating to programs and services for children and youth.
- Provide recreational programs and events to bring families within the community together.
- Strengthen community image and sense of place through events & programs.
- Create a forum for discussions with children, youth, and their families.
- Advocate for services and programs for children and youth.
- Make recommendations for programs, policies, and any necessary legislation to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, and their families.
- Work with both the public and private sector to bring forth the concerns of children and youth, as well as, evaluate programming that will enhance the development of children and youth.