Youth & Government

Youth & Government is a statewide hands-on government experience for high school students. Youth & Government is an educational program that increases awareness of the governmental process and develops skills in the areas of personal development, self-esteem and leadership. There are opportunities for news reporting, writing, debating and lobbying for or against bills. The highlight of the program is a weekend long trip to Raleigh, where the students present and debate Bills in the State Legislative Building.

 

Meeting Dates:

Meetings will be held on Mondays from 4:15 - 5:00 p.m. at the YMCA.

October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th.

January's parents meeting date & location is TBA.

 

Youth Legislative Conference: February 11-14, 2010

Conference Fees are $450 per person due on December 1^st.

 

Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program. The Open Doors program offers a sliding scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each individual and family in our community. We want all people to be involved with the programs and services of the YMCA that nurture the spirit, mind and body.

 

Open Doors Application

 

It's never too late to join the club! All high school students are welcome.

 

Questions? Contact Ryan Wehs at r.wehs@ymcanwnc.org or 336-996-2231 ext. 118.