Youth & Government

The Youth & Government program is a High School age “Hands-on” experience in State Government. 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. The 2010 YMCA NC Youth Legislature Assembly will be held February 11-14, 2010.

Parkland High School - we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

Reynolds High School - we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

Mt. Tabor High School - we will meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

*IF THERE IS NO SCHOOL, THERE IS NO MEETING*

Click here for Welcome letter and registration forms.

Click here for the ID Card.

Click here for Candidate Nomination Form.

Click here for Committee Chair Nomination Form.

Click here for Special Circumstance Form.

Click here for the "Open Doors" Financial Assistance Application.

2009 YMCA NC YOUTH LEGISLATURE RESULTS:

William G. White, Jr. - Mt. Tabor Delegation

Model Club Award

Governors Circle Award

William G. White, Jr. - R.J. Reynolds Delegation

Model Club Award

Governors Circle Award

William G. White, Jr. - Parkland Delegation

Model Club Award

Governors Circle Award

Directors Award - Given to only ONE club in the entire state!

Parkland High School students were also recognized and given an award for the best bill in 2009!

The following students from our branch delegations were elected into state office positions:

Connor O'Donnell, Reynolds - Governor

Cara Read, Mt. Tabor - Lt. Governor

Eric Perini, Reynolds - Press Editor

Collin Granger, Mt. Tabor - President Pro Tem

For more information or to register, please contact Sean Halstead at s.halstead@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 721-2100 x 2055.