Teens

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some Teen programs may been modified to virtual events. 


The City of La Palma Community Services Department collaborates with the City of Cypress Recreation Department to offer a variety of special events, activities, and other opportunities for teens throughout the year. For more information, contact the La Palma Recreation Department at Recreation@CityofLaPalma.org or call 714-690-3350. 

Upcoming Virtual Teen Events 

Event Date Location Cost
InspoTeen Mondays & Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m. Online FREE
TEEN Leaders in Training (LIT) Wednesdays in June & July  Online FREE
Youth Action Committee Applications Due July 9 by 5pm Varies FREE

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InspoTeen is back virtually for Walker Junior High students. Join your favorite La Palma Recreation Leaders for fun discussions and games! For more information please contact the Community Services Department at ssoto@cityoflapalma.org or 714-690-3350.

A Message from the InspoTeam Leaders to InspoTeens:

"Life is tough, but so are you.” - Ari

“I know during these stressful times you may feel a little lost. But remember to be the best, you must be able to handle worst!” - Dayzsha 

“We miss you and hope you and your families are all doing well.” - Jayden

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TEEN Leaders in Training (LIT)

The workshops are for teens who are 13-17 years old, and are designed to help teens enhance their basic life skills. The topics have been pre-selected and will include various guest speakers. We hope that, with these new or refreshed, skills participants can get that future job or volunteer position. 

  • Applications are due Monday, May 24, 2021, by 5:00 P.M. Please submit them by email to ssoto@cityoflapalma.org.
  • Meetings will be held on Wednesday’s June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, virtually from 1:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. 

Volunteens (2021 Program Cancelled)

The City accepts 20 teen volunteers (13-17 years of age) that are residents of La Palma (proof of residency is required) to assist our trained Day Camp Counselors each summer at Club La Palma Day Camp and Camp Tiny Tot. Teens must submit an application online and attend an interview. If chosen to participate they must attend weekly meetings and training.

Youth Action Committee

The Youth Action Committee (YAC) works in conjunction with the City of Cypress, La Palma, and outside groups for the benefit of each community and its youth. We are looking for high school students with creative ideas and a desire to enhance teen programs in the cities.

In order to be considered for the Youth Action Committee you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a resident of the City of La Palma or Cypress. 
  2. Must be a high school and not older than eighteen years of age.
  3. Required to volunteer a minimum of 35 hours for Cypress and/or La Palma events.
  4. Must carry a 2.5 GPA (excluding Physical Fitness) from the 2020-2021 academic school year.

Application must include:

  1. Completed application
  2. Youth Action Committee Requirements Contract signed by applicant and parent/guardian
  3. Cities Minor Release form signed by applicant and parent/guardian
  4. Completed questionnaire
  5. Youth Action Committee Character Reference
  6. 2020-2021 Second Semester or Fourth Quarter report card
  7. Board Member Application (optional)

Application Due: July 9, 2021 by 5:00pm via email to aterry@cypressca.org or in person to the Cypress Community Center (5700 Orange Avenue, Cypress).