YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
Each year the YMCA’s of California sponsor a program called Youth & Government for more than 2000 High
School sophomores, juniors and seniors. The Sonoma County Family YMCA annually sends a delegation of
students to a series of three conferences offered by the California YMCA Youth & Government.
Through role training and responsibilities in the program, participating high school students, known as delegates,
receive an in depth view of California State government. Each delegate chooses an area of government that interests
them. These areas include Legislators, Lobbyists, Media Specialists, Court Officials and more. Weekly
meetings are used not only to learn the roles, but to bond with fellow delegates as well.
The three conferences throughout the program year further aid in learning the inner workings of the program but also include fun events as well (dances, bounce houses, etc.). The program culminates in February when Youth & Government holds the YMCA Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento. During the 5-day event, more than 2000 delegates hold mock legislature and judicial proceedings in the chambers of our State Capitol and Supreme Court.
The YMCA Model Legislature and Court is the only youth group that is given permission to use the actual Senate and Assembly chambers and each year delegates are addressed by the Governor and other key state leaders.
Most importantly is the amazing bond you will share with teens from all surrounding high schools, experiencing a completely unique program that gives you a hands-on approach to government.
Informational Meeting:
TBA
Main YMCA, 1111 College Ave
If you have other questions about the program, call 544-1829 or email jhodgdon@scfymca.org.
YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL SITE
Sonoma County Family YMCA - 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 545-9622
501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization.
Financial assistance is offered on a sliding scale providing access to those unable to pay.
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