Teens in Ladera

The Ladera Ranch Teen Leadership Council (TLC) comprises a diverse group of teens in grades 8 to 12 who are interested in leadership. TLC provides members the opportunity to develop their leadership, planning, and implementation skills through their hands-on involvement and active participation. Each member will have the opportunity to join a committee focused on community outreach projects, events, and community service activities, helping to make Ladera Ranch a friendly and connected community. The purpose of these activities is to foster a strong sense of community where adults, teens, and children connect with their neighbors.

The Teen Leadership Council is now accepting membership applications from Ladera Ranch teens who genuinely want to get involved in the community and make a positive difference. Interested teens in 8th and 9th grade may complete a candidate application on LaderaLife.com. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m. 

TLC candidate qualifications

• Ladera Ranch resident
• Entering 8th through 9th grade in fall 2025
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Minimum of five volunteer hours over the previous year supporting Ladera Ranch Community Services, Teen Leadership Council projects, and/or support of local Ladera Ranch non-profit organizations (i.e. Lion’s Heart, Scouts, etc.). Students will be asked to provide a form verifying the volunteer hours they have worked.

Steps to completing an application

• Complete the online application
• Supplemental Documents
  • A letter of recommendation that demonstrates good character from a non-family member
  • Copy of Spring 2025 academic transcript
    
  • A school photo
  • A form verifying volunteer hours worked with an organization outside of TLC or LARCS.

 TLC Committees

• Communications: Promotion of TLC activities, events, outreach projects through social media, and articles featured on LaderaLife.com Teen page and Roots and Wings magazine.
• Community Outreach: Organize teen workshops, speaker events, and community events
• Events - Planning Ladera Ranch Teen Events and activities/crafts for the TLC booth at LARCS Signature Events
• Social: Plan and implement team-building activities and coordinate the new member candidate's meet-and-greet event

Apply for the Teen Leadership Council

For more information regarding the Teen Leadership Council, email Contact.LARCS@LaderaLIfe.com