Youth POWER was started when Melanie, a member of the Optimist Club of New Ulm, put together a fun club for the youth in our community. With several other enthusiastic members and the support of our Club, Youth POWER was created in 2018. The mission of Youth POWER is to spread a positive and optimistic attitude to youth and teaching them to be welcoming, enthusiastic and respectful of others.

Youth POWER offers free events, group activities and service projects for New Ulm area youth ages 7-13. Youth POWER holds a Day of Play and a Water Day of Play each summer, as well as frequent activities and events throughout the school year. Other activities include first aid/safety classes, arts and crafts, healthy eating workshops, Christmas party, movie nights, community garden games and clean up, STEM night and more!

Youth POWER is a way for the Optimist Club of New Ulm to give back and help youth learn how to find their own personal power!