Holland Youth Advisory Council

The Holland Youth Advisory Council (HYAC) offers students from Holland-area high schools an opportunity to learn about municipal government, develop leadership skills, and give back to the local community. HYAC students can serve on city or youth boards. All students are required to attend monthly meetings from September through May.

Holland Youth Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the 2026-27 Academic Year.

We encourage those interested in HYAC to complete the online HYAC Application as soon as possible, as space is limited. 

Students may choose to serve on one sub-committees. One student from each committee is selected to serve on the Core Council, which serves as HYAC's Executive Committee.

• Environmental Committee
• Recreation Committee
• Social Services Committee

HYAC students who choose to serve on a city board are referred to as Youth on Boards (YOB). For a full list of City Boards and the requirements to serve on them, see the HYAC application.

Holland Youth Advisory Council Mission

The Holland Youth Advisory Council (HYAC), in partnership with other community leaders, will develop the leadership skills of ourselves and others; provide advice regarding youth issues; serve our community; and promote youth participation and civic involvement. 

Below are some activities in which HAYC students were involved during the 2025-26 academic year.