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Teen Board
Our Teen Leadership Board is where teens in grades 6–12 take on real responsibility—overseeing projects, making key decisions, and bringing new ideas to life at Cosmos'. Board members gain hands-on experience in event planning, service, and teamwork, all while having a direct impact on the direction of our community. It’s a chance for teens to lead, learn, and shape Cosmos in ways that matter most to them.
Meet The Teen Board
Jay Newcombe
Grade : 8
Why did you join the Cosmos' Teen Board?
-"To make friends and learn leadership skills."
What do you hope other teens feel when they come to Cosmos'?
-"I hope they have fun and feel safe, and know that they are welcome."
What do you wish adults understood about teens?
- "That we need a safe space to be ourselves and relax."
What's your favorite thing at Cosmos'?
-"I like to do karaoke."
Madison Sampson
Grade : 10
Why did you join the Cosmos' Teen Board?
-"Once I saw the people in it and all the good energy I decided that I wanted to be a part of it."
What do you hope other teens feel when they come to Cosmos'?
-"I hope teens feel welcomed and comfortable in the Lounge, because it should be an open space for all."
What do you wish adults understood about teens?
- "I wish all adults could understand that every teen is different in some way. Not everybody grows up the same and nobody has the same privileges."
What's your favorite thing at Cosmos'?
-"THE PEOPLE"
Rayne Ratzel
Grade : 12
Why did you join the Cosmos' Teen Board?
-"I joined when I was hired and am so glad I did."
What do you hope other teens feel when they come to Cosmos'?
-"I'm really hoping that kids feel safe to be themselves when they come to Cosmos', and not like a they have to be on edge or fake a personality that isn't their own. I just hope they feel safe enough to come here and just be."
What do you wish adults understood about teens?
- "I wish adults would understand that teens need to be heard, and their issues shouldn't be just brushed under the rug. I've spend so much time being frustrated that my issues felt small, because the adults around me never listened with actual intent to care."
What's your favorite thing at Cosmos'?
-"I love being able to come to Cosmos' and just hang out and be chill. I don't feel obligated to do anything special when I'm here, I feel like I can just exist and do whatever is going to make me happy."
Felicity Cramer
Grade : College
Why did you join the Cosmos' Teen Board?
-"I loved the idea of a place for teens to go and I wanted to be able to help."
What do you hope other teens feel when they come to Cosmos'?
-"I hope that teens feel safe, free, and comfortable in our space."
What do you wish adults understood about teens?
- "I wish that some adults understood how much independence impact your child for good and bad."
What's your favorite thing at Cosmos'?
-"My favorite thing is the puzzles."
Jillian Clark
Grade : 6
Why did you join the Cosmos' Teen Board?
-"I had been to Cosmos' so many times, I wanted to get more involved."
What do you hope other teens feel when they come to Cosmos'?
-"I think people should feel welcome and think it's relaxed and a safe place."
What do you wish adults understood about teens?
- "I wish adults would understand not everyone is the same and a lot of people are different in many ways."
What's your favorite thing at Cosmos'?
-"My favorite thing about Cosmos' is Ashly, she is really nice and if you need someone to talk to she's always there."