Think Pretend City is just for young kids? Think again! The Youth Leadership Board (Youth Board) is an advisory and leadership board consisting of young adults and future leaders who are committed to furthering the mission of Pretend City Children’s Museum. The Youth Board is an opportunity and platform for middle and high school students to expand their philanthropy, give back to our community, grow as leaders and professionals, and to support Pretend City as museum ambassadors and representatives.

Consistent with Pretend City’s educational philosophy, this group of young leaders works to positively impact their communities through leadership, philanthropy, education, and awareness. The Youth Leadership Board provides an immersive experience for dedicated and passionate young people, serving as a youth board of directors and working closely with museum staff to propose, develop, and implement unique programs and projects.

The 2024-2025 Youth Leadership Board has closed their session. Applications for the 2025-2026 Youth Leadership Board are now closed as well, and the application review process is now underway. The leadership officers of the 2025-2026 Youth Leadership Board will be reviewing the received applications and reaching out to applicants for interviews during June and July 2025. Final decisions will be made in July 2025. The application process for the 2026-2027 Youth Leadership Board will begin in April 2026, when notices will be sent out and a new portal link for applications will be posted on this page.

To see the Youth Board in action, check out the Instagram page @pretendcityyouthboard. For any questions, please email volunteer@pretendcity.org .