Sammamish, Washington · Youth Civic Organization
Young Voices.Civic Power.
Connecting middle and high schoolers in Sammamish — and beyond — to meaningful civic learning, real action, and the tools to shape the communities they inherit.
- Grade levels served
- 6–12Grade levels served
- Pilot programs
- 5Pilot programs
- Civic potential
- ∞Civic potential
LearnCivic dialogue, media literacy, and how democracy actually works.
ActReal civic action projects and engagement with elected lawmakers.
ConnectBuild an ecosystem of resources, mentors, and peer changemakers.
Who We Are
A Sammamish-rooted movement for youth civic life
We're an organization grounded in the belief that civics isn't just a class — it's a practice. We create structured, meaningful pathways for middle and high schoolers to learn, dialogue, and take real action in their communities.
Locally anchored in Sammamish, WA, with programming that connects to state, national, and global civic issues
Focused on building lasting habits of civic participation — not one-time events
Designed for grades 6–12 across diverse backgrounds, interests, and civic experience levels
Pilot Programs
Where learning meets action
Five flagship programs designed to meet students where they are and grow their civic muscle — from dialogue skills to real legislative engagement.
Civic Dialogue & Lawmaker Cohorts
Student cohorts learn structured civic dialogue and collaboration skills, then bring those skills to direct engagement with local and state lawmakers — making real connections between classroom and capitol.
FlagshipCivic Action Projects
Students identify a community issue they care about, research it deeply, and design and execute a civic action project — building real-world problem-solving and advocacy skills along the way.
Project-basedMedia Literacy Basics
Foundational skills for navigating today's information landscape — how to evaluate sources, spot misinformation, understand media bias, and become a discerning, informed citizen.
FoundationalCivil Conversations
Facilitated spaces for students to practice respectful dialogue across differences — building the empathy, listening, and communication skills that democracy depends on.
Skills-buildingVoter & Ballot Initiative Education
Preparing future voters now — students learn how elections work, how to read a ballot, understand initiatives and referendums, and why their future vote matters starting today.
Civic Literacy
The Ecosystem
Building something that lasts
Beyond individual programs, we're building a living knowledge ecosystem — resources, relationships, and research that deepen youth civic engagement over time.
Curated Resource Library
Vetted tools, curricula, and guides for students, educators, and parents navigating civic education.
Educator & Community Partnerships
Connecting schools, libraries, local government, and civic organizations to amplify impact.
Alumni Network & Mentorship
Program graduates become mentors — creating a peer-to-peer pipeline of civic leadership.
Local-to-Global Connections
Programming that starts in Sammamish but connects to statewide, national, and global civic issues.
The young people of today aren't citizens of the future — they are citizens right now.
Who We Serve
A community of civic learners
Middle Schoolers
Grades 6–8. Building foundational civic knowledge and introducing students to dialogue, media literacy, and community awareness.
High Schoolers
Grades 9–12. Deeper engagement — lawmaker cohorts, civic action projects, and ballot education for near-future voters.
Educators & Schools
We partner with teachers and school staff to bring programs into the classroom and complement existing civics curriculum.
Join the Movement
Ready to help the next generation lead?
Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community leader — there's a place for you in building civic life in Sammamish.