What is the Fuel Up to Play 60 Youth Council?

The Youth Council is a group of Fuel Up to Play 60's most engaged Ambassadors who have attended at least one National Summit. These students have proven leadership experience as well as participated in specific Fuel Up to Play 60 leadership trainings and often represent Fuel Up to Play 60 at community and national events. These students have proven their dedication to healthy eating and physical activity and have been a part of Fuel Up to Play 60 over consecutive school years.

Youth Council Objectives

The Youth Council holds a student leadership position as FUTP 60 program experts and veterans. Objectives for this group include:

Represent the voices of students from across the country at national events and meetings
Lead student teams at the Student Ambassador Summit
Act as a support system and resource for their peers on a national level
Provide insight into program development and changes for the national FUTP 60 team

Meet our 2016-2017 Youth Council

Current Youth Council

Abby, Indiana
11th Grade
Member Since 2014-2015

"This program is really important to me because it allows me a voice."

Amaris, Florida
10th Grade
Member Since 2016-2017

“Fuel Up to Play 60 has helped me to become a leader and has helped me lead my community to a healthier lifestyle.”

Austin, Arkansas
12th Grade
Member Since 2015-2016

“With FUTP 60, I have gained so many opportunities that have helped me develop skills for public speaking, communication, developing relationships, and organization.”

Avery, Ohio
12th Grade
Member Since 2015-2016

“Fuel Up to Play 60 has taught me vital leadership skills that I will be able to take with me throughout the rest of my life and utilize effectively.”

Drew, Montana
9th Grade
Member Since 2016-2017

"Fuel Up to Play 60 helps me understand when to work hard and when to have fun. It gives me the basic skills to succeed in the future."

Grace, Wisconsin
10th Grade
Member Since 2015-2016

"Fuel Up to Play 60 has taught me leadership, impacted my morals, and taught me how to impact people."

Jackson, Wisconsin
11th Grade
Member Since 2016-2017

"As a Youth Council Leader, I have had many opportunities to tell my story and talk about the importance of having a Fuel Up to Play 60 program in the community, which has helped me overcome my fear of public speaking."

Jaclyn, Massachusetts
12th Grade
Member Since 2014-2015

"Fuel Up to Play 60 is important to me because it allows me to expand my leadership skills and provides me with opportunities that most kids never get to experience!"

Katie, Pennsylvania
9th Grade
Member Since 2016-2017

"Fuel Up to Play 60 has helped me to flourish as a leader and helped me to speak out about what I care about."

Lauryn, Louisiana
11th Grade
Member Since 2015-2016

"Greatness means impacting others and inspiring them to be as GREAT as you want to be."

New Youth Council

Abby, New Hampshire
10th Grade

“Fuel Up to Play 60 has inspired me to break out of my shell and stand up for what I believe in and become a leader.”

Andrew, Wisconsin
10th Grade

“FUTP60 is important because it has helped me spread awareness about the importance of eating healthy, particularly more dairy and vegetables, and helped me find creative and fun ways to exercise properly.”

Bobby, Florida
10th Grade

"Greatness means being able to achieve set goals and to have high integrity."

Miranda, West Virginia
11th Grade

"Fuel Up to Play 60 has allowed me to find my voice and try new things. For example, this year I decided to play for the high school softball team. Although I am a bench warmer, I am still enjoying every minute of it and have already set goals to get better for next year."

Sophie, Kansas
8th Grade

"Fuel Up to Play 60 is important to me because it has helped me become a confident speaker and leader."

Trinity, Texas
9th Grade

"Since I've been involved in FUTP 60, I've learned to overcome my fear of speaking in front of people. It's now one of my favorite things to do."

Tyler, South Carolina
11th Grade

"Fuel Up to Play 60 is important to me because it helps my generations live a healthier lifestyle."

Youth Council Graduates

Abby, Indiana
Graduate
Member Since 2014-2015

"Greatness means leaving your mark on the world."

Emma, Virginia
Graduate
Member Since 2013-2014

"I am a type A personality times 10. I am the type of person who shakes your hand hard and looks you in the eye, and when I tell you I will be there, I will be there 15 minutes early."

Hunter, Idaho
Graduate
Member Since 2013-2014

"I think everyone has the ability to be great, but it is only when a person with great character has the drive and desire to be successful and helps others become successful that they earn the title of greatness."

John, Illinois
Graduate/College Freshman
Member since 2016-2017

"Fuel Up to Play 60 has helped me overcome my hesitancy to take action, and it has also helped me stick up for what I believe in despite opposition."

Kaylene, Colorado
Graduate
Member Since 2013-2014

"Greatness means a person pushing themselves to their limits to achieve a goal they are passionate about."

Noa, Maine
Graduate/College Freshman
Member Since 2014-2015

"By reminding myself to make good choices and pursue positive relationships, I hope to serve as a role model for other students and individuals in the community."

Saira, New Jersey
Graduate
Member Since 2014-2015

"Greatness is being able to pick yourself up when you fall. Greatness is not being afraid to ask for the help of your peers. Greatness is when you are able to look past yourself and address the needs of others."

Tiger, Florida
Graduate
Member Since 2013-2014

"Whatever you do should be done to the best of your ability. Everything you do is the definition of greatness because everything should be done with 100% effort."

Tyler, Michigan
Graduate
Member Since 2013-2014

"I wasn't always the healthiest eater, but Fuel Up to Play 60 has inspired me to really invest time into my body, because it is the only one I'll have."

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