YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
The Wisconsin YMCA Youth in Government program provides teens with a unique opportunity to learn how to be civically engaged by acting as state legislators, lawyers, justices, and members of the media. Students simulate all phases and positions of the actual state government and are challenged with many of the same issues our real legislators must face in their elected offices.
The program is open to all students in grades 7-12 and engages hundreds of students from across the state each year. During the culminating conference in Madison, participants take over the historic halls and chambers of the Wisconsin State Capitol and Supreme Court. Legislation is debated and court cases are decided as students apply skills they have gained in the program.
YIG is an experience like none other - a fun and immersive three days where students come together to explore ideas, meet new friends from all over the region, find a place where they belong, and leave inspired to take action that makes a difference in their communities.
TIME COMMITMENT
Youth In Government runs from October through March. The delegation meets two times per month, at times agreed upon by the participants during our first meeting at the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA. All students who participate in Youth In Government must attend a majority of the meetings. YMCA info meeting October 22 at 6pm.
More Information
If you would like to learn more, visit the links below. Contact Barb Schmidt at 920.482.1566 or bschmidt@mtrymca.org with any questions.