Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Special Olympics Wisconsin’s Youth Activation Committee (YAC) consists of students, ages 13-18 from across the state, both with and without intellectual disabilities. To become a part of this committee, students must fill out an application and go through an interview.
What Does our Youth Activation Committee Do?
Members of the YAC are selected to represent Special Olympics Wisconsin and Unified Champion Schools each year for terms that run from August to June. YAC members are change agents in schools across that state, fostering respect for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Throughout the year members will have key volunteer roles at State Games, host a Youth Summit, work with the Athlete Leadership Committee, and most importantly adhere to the goals and standards of the Special Olympics Wisconsin mission.
YAC Members are expected to:
- Attend at least TWO Special Olympics Wisconsin State Games as a key volunteer
- Participate in YAC Zoom and in-person meetings (monthly)
- Participate in one of the following committees to plan and execute tasks related to the committee
- Dance committee: work with YAC/ALC liaison to pick out decorations for dance and assist in setting up the dance at State Games
- Spread the Word committee: work with YAC liaison and committee members to organize and plan STW week for our Unified Champion Schools
- Youth Summit committee: work with YAC liaison and committee members to organize and plan the Annual Youth Summit
Our 2025-2026 Youth Activation Committee!
Teacher Liaison: Jenni O. | Neenah Middle School
Athlete Liaison: Corey E.
YAC Members
Mari O., Neenah High School
Mason G., Neenah High School
Caroline H., Neenah High School
Kate C., Neenah High School
Hayley R., Homestead High School
Kesar J., Homestead High School
Mordie L., Chilton High School
Lily L., Chilton Middle School
Aneesh B., Appleton North High School
Noah T., Xavier High School
