The Cary Teen Council is a volunteer organization made up of fun and fascinating teens ranging from 6th-12th grades who come from a variety of schools in Cary and surrounding areas! The Teen Council has been in service for over 20 years! Teens participating in this organization have the opportunity to get involved in programs and events that focus on social/recreational, community awareness/service, educational, leadership/teamwork and fund raising/ recruitment. Many Cary Teen Council members receive a chance to serve in advisory capacities for various Town boards and commissions.

The group has been honored with a multitude of awards over the past few years. Most recently the group was recognized as the 2010 National Recreation and Park Association Voluntary Service Award recipient, as well as the Partner Organization of the Year for the Town of Cary. Other awards include Most Diverse Council for the past 5 years through the NC State Youth Council, as well as 2009 Most Outstanding Council.

Members are also active in participating in state youth conferences throughout the year, as well as serving as officers. Members of the council are active throughout the year volunteering their time in many diverse opportunities recording over 10,000 hours this past year.

Membership applications are accepted in June of each year. For more information call Cindi at (919) 460-4965 or e-mail her at cindi.king@townofcary.org.