ENGAGE

What’s Your Spark?

One question. Hundreds of ideas. A pathway for youth voice. The “What’s Your Spark?” Activity Wall invites young people to identify an issue they care about and share an idea for addressing it, creating a simple first step from civic interest to civic action.

From a Sticky Note to the Decision Table

1 — IDENTIFY

2 — IMAGINE

3 — COLLECT

4 — AMPLIFY

Young people choose an issue that matters to them.

They share an idea or solution for creating change.

Spark Civics gathers responses from Activity Wall stops.

Youth perspectives are compiled and shared to help bring their ideas and concerns closer to policymakers and community leaders.

THE WALL ON THE MOVE

One Wall. Many Communities.

The Activity Wall travels to schools, libraries, community organizations, and public events, creating opportunities for young people to participate wherever they are.

STOP 01

STOP 02

STOP 03

Minnesota Capitol / IndiaFest

Hopkins Library

Saint Paul Public Library

Connecting library visitors with interactive civic reflection prompts in a dedicated teen space.

Engaging youth and families at high-visibility civic and cultural celebrations across Minnesota.

Bringing neighborhood youth voices directly into local civic conversations and public dialogues.

AI, Ethics, and the Public Good Forum

Bringing neighborhood youth voices directly into local civic conversations and public dialogues.

STOP 04

— BEYOND THE WALL

Youth Voice Shouldn’t End on a Sticky Note.

Spark Civics collects and organizes Activity Wall responses to identify recurring youth priorities, concerns, and proposed solutions. These perspectives can then be compiled into reports and shared with policymakers and community leaders, helping bring youth voices closer to the decisions affecting their communities.

HOST THE ACTIVITY WALL

Bring “What’s Your Spark?” to Your Community.

Schools, libraries, youth organizations, and community events can host the Activity Wall to empower young voices in their local area.

HOST THE WALL →