Young Leaders Council

What is Discovery Center’s Young Leaders Council?

With a purpose of inspiring curious minds to become the future, the DC Young Leaders Council exposes young minds to a variety of career opportunities found in the museum world and beyond. In this selective leadership development program, members will be provided with opportunities for creative thinking, mentorship, relationship development, and skill building. Council Members will serve as leaders both in their communities and at the Discovery Center representing a diverse, inspiring, and dedicated group of youths with a passion for bettering the community in which they live and learn.

What will you do?

Participating on YLC Committees, members will serve as Ambassadors for the Discovery Center, working together to develop, manage, and implement programming and plans for a Discovery Center special community engagement event! The DC Young Leaders Council will meet twice a month at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring from September 2024 - April 2025.

Who can apply?

We are currently accepting applications from students who will be in 8th - 12th grade for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Applicants are required to complete the online application form and provide two letters of reference. Please note, application submission does not guarantee an invitation to join the Young Leaders Council.

For additional questions, email Taylor Tapley.