This program educates teens on the processes of municipal government, committee work and other areas that are related.
YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT
9th-12th Grade
Youth & Government objective is to engage teens and offer space that allow for discussion on what they want their communities and neighborhoods to look like. This program educates teens on the processes of government, committee work and other areas that are related. By bringing people together to strengthen the community through youth and teen advocates and by connecting teens to actual local government officials.
Meeting Details
- Meeting Days: Wednesdays
- Meeting Times: 6:00PM
- Meeting Location: YMCA Teen Center - 3875 S Neece St
Cost
- Financial Assistance is available to all, and fundraisers will be held to reduce costs.
- $825 for the entire program including transportation, hotels, and program fees.
- $100 due at registration, the next payments are due before the conferences (But can be reduced or eliminated by financial aid).
Key Dates
- August 16th - Info
- September 4th - First Meeting
- November 9th-12th - First Conference
- February 16th-19th - Second Conference
Building Up Tomorrow’s Leaders
Our in person delegation meetings include:
- Current Events
- Public speaking practice
- Debating
- Thought provoking discussion to help teens think about what they want to change or improve in their community
- Character Development and Values building
- Community Service