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Youth & GovernmentYouth and Government is a national YMCA program for students in the 9th - 12th grades. The program enables young adults to prepare for post-high school opportunities via moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
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Y&G Info
Youth and Government is a national YMCA Program for students in the 9th-12th grades. The program enables young adults to prepare for post-high school opportunities via moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
California YMCA Youth & Government prides itself in providing quality educational and civic engagement programs that offer youth with the following skills to help them transition and succeed with ease from high school through college graduation:
California YMCA Youth & Government prides itself in providing quality educational and civic engagement programs that offer youth with the following skills to help them transition and succeed with ease from high school through college graduation:
- Leadership skills
- Public speaking
- Research and writing skills
- Core values and team work
- Study skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Greater understanding of civic engagement and issues on statewide and national levels
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YMCA of the Foothills Delegation Meeting Information:
Crescenta-Cañada Delegation: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm, at the La Canada District Office: 4490 Cornishon Ave, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011 Verdugo Hills Delegation: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8pm Location: Central Christian Church 4459 Lowell Ave, Glendale, CA 91214 Crescenta Valley Delegation: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm, Location: Crescenta Valley Family YMCA 3931 Lowell Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 Returning Delegates:
Registration opens: July 16th, 2019 Returner’s Meeting: August 28th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm Location: Crescenta Valley Family YMCA on the pool deck New Delegates: Registration opens: August 26th, 2019 New Member Meeting: August 28th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm-8pm Location: Crescenta Valley Family YMCA New Parent Meeting: Date: September 3rd, 2019 Time: 6:30pm Location: Crescenta Cañada Family YMCA Meetings begin September 4th, 2019 For registration information, see registration tab |
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Y&G Conferences
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Training and Elections Conference 1
Date: November 9th-11th, 2019 Location: Fresno This conference provides an overview of the YMCA Model Legislature and Court for new and returning delegates, with specific training in debate and parliamentary procedure. Returning delegates brush up on their debate skills and attend sessions on value, ethics, and peer pressure. All delegates participate in elections for officers for the program. Attendance is not required in order to attend the Model Legislature and Court. This conference is held over the Veterans Day holiday weekend in November. Parent Info Night Date: November 5th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm Location: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Reggo Registration due: TBD Training and Elections Conference 2
Date: January 18th-20th, 2019 Location: Fresno All youth and adults who plan to participate in the YMCA Model Legislature and Court in Sacramento must attend this conference. Everyone is trained in his or her roles and the remainder of the officers are elected. This conference is held during the Martin Luther King weekend in January. Parent Info Night Date: January 14th, 2019 Time: 6:30pm Location: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA Reggo Registration for T&E 2 and MLC due: TBD 69th Model Legislature and Court
Date: February 12th-17th, 2020 Location: Sacramento Nearly 2,400 delegates, advisors, and staff travel to Sacramento to participate in a five-day program that encompasses most aspects of state government. Delegates are privileged to use the actual state legislative and judicial chambers. Youth & Government is the only youth program allowed to use the actual capitol chambers. This program is held over the Presidents’ Day weekend. Parent Info Night Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 Time: 6:30pm Location: Crescenta-Canada YMCA Reggo Registration for T&E 2 and MLC due: TBD |
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Y&G Forms
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This form is required by the California YMCA and can be turned in via email or in person.
Create a Reggo Account1. Go to reggo.org/calymca
2. If you haven’t done so already, create your profile
3. Select the conference you’d like to register for
4. Select how you are registering (Delegate or Advisor)
5. Click the “ Register Now” button
6. Confirm your information is correct and then click the “ Continue” Button
7. Select your delegation and fill n the other fields
8. Click the “Continue” button
9. Confirm your information and click the “Continue” Button
* Choose the correct Delegation
Create a Reggo Account1. Go to reggo.org/calymca
2. If you haven’t done so already, create your profile
3. Select the conference you’d like to register for
4. Select how you are registering (Delegate or Advisor)
5. Click the “ Register Now” button
6. Confirm your information is correct and then click the “ Continue” Button
7. Select your delegation and fill n the other fields
8. Click the “Continue” button
9. Confirm your information and click the “Continue” Button
* Choose the correct Delegation
Y&G Parent Bulletin/Resources
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Program Areas: Click Here
Code Of Conduct: Click Here Parent Guide: Click Here Parent Bulletin: Coming Soon |
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Y&G Registration
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The price per delegate for 2019 Youth & Government is $1475 and opens August 8th, 2019
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Pay the entire cost of $1475 by check or credit card when you register
2. Pay in four payments of $368.75, the first when you register and the next three by automatic bank draft on Oct. 11, Nov. 11, and Dec. 11, 2018 (depending on the month you registered)
3. Apply to work off part of your Youth & Government fees, if the amount is still too high we have program assistance available.
- Work Credits & Program Assistant Application due:
Returners: August 3rd, 2019, meetings will be scheduled August 19th-23rd, 2019
New Delegates: August 31st, 2019, meetings will be scheduled September 3rd-13th
Click here to Apply: https://ymcafoothills.formstack.com/forms/workcredits
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
1. Pay the entire cost of $1475 by check or credit card when you register
2. Pay in four payments of $368.75, the first when you register and the next three by automatic bank draft on Oct. 11, Nov. 11, and Dec. 11, 2018 (depending on the month you registered)
3. Apply to work off part of your Youth & Government fees, if the amount is still too high we have program assistance available.
- Work Credits & Program Assistant Application due:
Returners: August 3rd, 2019, meetings will be scheduled August 19th-23rd, 2019
New Delegates: August 31st, 2019, meetings will be scheduled September 3rd-13th
Click here to Apply: https://ymcafoothills.formstack.com/forms/workcredits
FAQ
WHAT IS YOUTH & GOVERNMENT?
Youth and government is a national YMCA Program for students in the 9th-12th grade. The program enables young adults to prepare for post-high school opportunities via moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
WHY JOIN YOUTH & GOVERNMENT?
Ask a Youth and Government veteran what attracted them to join.
Was it the thought of over two thousand high school students from all over California converging on an army base for training conferences? Or the idea of taking over two four star hotels and the State Capitol?
At first, they would probably admit that. For most it starts with friendships, both old and new. Then the realization that they become a part of something bigger than themselves, bigger than their cliques from high school, manifests.
For many, it’s a glimpse into what college is going to be like, exchanging ideas with the best and the brightest from all over the state and realizing the motto, democracy must be learned by each generation.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A Y MEMBER?
All Youth and Government participants must be Y Members.
Youth and Government is a signature program and a cornerstone of the teen experience at our Y and in our community.
At the Y, we believe we impact young adults best when they are involved in a range of programs and experiences. We want our young adults not to just belong to some high school club but to feel like the Y belongs to them.
If the cost of membership is prohibitive, our Membership for All Program, provides assistance to everyone, based on individual needs and circumstances.
No one should be denied access on their ability to pay. More information about Membership for All is included in this information.
What’s the difference between the delegations?
What’s the difference between the delegations?
The YMCA of the Foothills has three delegations that participate in the same program, we just offer two different locations to meet.
What does the registration fee cover?
The fees cover:
¨ Conference Fees: Our Y pays $665 to the California YMCA Youth & Government Program for each delegate
¨ Transportation costs: All transportation costs to three conferences costs us $315
¨ Hotel costs: Hotels at each conference are included
¨ The cost of a sweatshirt, delegation dinner, and program supplies total $100 per delegate
¨ The same costs applies for each advisor that volunteers to lead the program.
¨ Do I get a refund if I drop from the program?
¨ The first payment of $368.75 is a deposit and if you drop before participating there will be no refund. There will be 3 more payments to follow, if you drop before September 11, October 11, November 11, 2019 we will drop further payments, if dropped after these dates there will be no refunds.
Youth and government is a national YMCA Program for students in the 9th-12th grade. The program enables young adults to prepare for post-high school opportunities via moral and political leadership through training in the theory and practice of developing public policy.
WHY JOIN YOUTH & GOVERNMENT?
Ask a Youth and Government veteran what attracted them to join.
Was it the thought of over two thousand high school students from all over California converging on an army base for training conferences? Or the idea of taking over two four star hotels and the State Capitol?
At first, they would probably admit that. For most it starts with friendships, both old and new. Then the realization that they become a part of something bigger than themselves, bigger than their cliques from high school, manifests.
For many, it’s a glimpse into what college is going to be like, exchanging ideas with the best and the brightest from all over the state and realizing the motto, democracy must be learned by each generation.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A Y MEMBER?
All Youth and Government participants must be Y Members.
Youth and Government is a signature program and a cornerstone of the teen experience at our Y and in our community.
At the Y, we believe we impact young adults best when they are involved in a range of programs and experiences. We want our young adults not to just belong to some high school club but to feel like the Y belongs to them.
If the cost of membership is prohibitive, our Membership for All Program, provides assistance to everyone, based on individual needs and circumstances.
No one should be denied access on their ability to pay. More information about Membership for All is included in this information.
What’s the difference between the delegations?
What’s the difference between the delegations?
The YMCA of the Foothills has three delegations that participate in the same program, we just offer two different locations to meet.
What does the registration fee cover?
The fees cover:
¨ Conference Fees: Our Y pays $665 to the California YMCA Youth & Government Program for each delegate
¨ Transportation costs: All transportation costs to three conferences costs us $315
¨ Hotel costs: Hotels at each conference are included
¨ The cost of a sweatshirt, delegation dinner, and program supplies total $100 per delegate
¨ The same costs applies for each advisor that volunteers to lead the program.
¨ Do I get a refund if I drop from the program?
¨ The first payment of $368.75 is a deposit and if you drop before participating there will be no refund. There will be 3 more payments to follow, if you drop before September 11, October 11, November 11, 2019 we will drop further payments, if dropped after these dates there will be no refunds.