Youth and Government

Youth and Government is a statewide hands-on government experience for high school students. Throughout the fall and winter, teens write legislative bills, run for office, and develop their public speaking and debating skills. Students then travel to Raleigh where they join over 800 club members from across the state at a mock session of the North Carolina legislative assembly in the spring. Youth hand Government is supported by the WS/FC school system and teachers are more than welcome to assist in the learning process.

Meeting Dates: TBA

Youth Legislative Conference: February 7-10th

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

Questions? Contact Matt Fitzwater at m.fitzwater@ymcanwnc.org or by phone at

336-996-2231 ext. 118

Date: Time: Event:

Thursday, October 4^th: 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting

Sunday, October 14^th 2:00-3:30 District Meeting (Embassy Suites)

Thursday, October 18^th 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting (Bill Workshop)

Thursday, November 3^rd 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting (Bill Reviews)

Thursday, November 15^th 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting (Debate Practice)

Thursday, December 6^th 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting

Saturday, December 15^th TBA Service Project @ YMCA

Thursday, December 20^th 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting

Thursday, January 3^rd 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting

Thursday, January 17^th 3:50-4:30 Club Meeting

Monday, February 4^th 6:00-7:00 Parents Meeting @ YMCA

February 7-10^th Youth and Government Conference

All meetings will take place at East Forsyth High School; Room 602
Conference Fees are $320 per person due on December 1^st
The YMCA turns no one away due to the inability pay. Ask about our “Open Doors” Program.