MASSACHUSETTS YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT

 

Mission/Purpose: The YMCA Youth & Government motto is “Democracy must be learned by each generation.” Every person can make a difference. Youth & Government helps participants learn how.  Youth & Government focuses on: the core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, civic engagement, and fun.

Program/Activities: Youth & Government delegations meet every one or two weeks after school or in the evening beginning soon after school starts. Each meeting is usually 60-90 minutes. All delegates participate in three Pre-Legislative Conferences that are 9AM – 4PM on Saturdays.  Delegates choose one of the following areas:

  • Legislative Branch

  • Judicial Branch

  • Executive Branch

  • Press Corps

  • Lobbyist Corps

 

 

 

 

 

Participants: High school students in grades 9-12.

Getting Involved: Contact your local YMCA to see how you can be involved.

Contact Information:

14 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: 617-720-2810
Email: info@maycayag.org
Website: www.maymcayag.org

 

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