YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
This program will meet again starting in September.
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
more than 40 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.
To view the flyer for details: SRFY Youth & Government 2007
Informational Meeting:
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Main YMCA, 1111 College Ave
For you have other questions about the program, contact
Michelle Farrell at 544-1829 or email her at mfarrell@scfymca.org.
YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL SITE
Sonoma County Family YMCA - 1111 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 545-9622
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