YOUTH &
GOVERNMENT
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.
YOUTH & GOVERNMENT 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:
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Leadership skills
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Public speaking
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Research and writing skills
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Core values and teamwork
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Study skills
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Critical thinking skills
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A greater understanding of civic engagement and issues on statewide and national levels
YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS DELEGATION MEETING INFO
Returning Delegates
When: Wednesday, September 6
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA:
1930 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Ages
9th – 12th grade
Price
Members & Program Participants: $1,525
Price includes:
Camp Roberts Training Conference
Nov 9-12
(includes lodging, dinner Friday, all meals Sat/Sun, and breakfast Monday.)
Volunteer Advisors
Sacramento MLC Conference
Feb 16-19
includes hotel room cost, welcome dinner Friday, dinner Saturday & Sunday night
Sweatshirt
Transportation for all conferences
And more!
New Member Night — Bring your friends!
When: Wednesday, September 13
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Where: Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA:
1930 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011
Meets Every Wednesday
In Person Registration Only
Financial Assistance Available. Contact Directer, Youth and Teens, Chelsea Lawrence for more information.
YOUTH & GOVERNMENT FAQ'S
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?
Our delegates join Youth & Government because they want to work on becoming better public speakers, community, develop confidence, gain leadership skills, and have fun creating lifelong relationships with our other delegates.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A Y MEMBER?
All Youth and Government participants this year DO have to be members.
WHAT IS 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. This Y&G year we will be registering for our delegations. However, we will be meeting as the Foothills delegation.
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION FEE COVER?
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Camp Roberts Training Conference (Nov 9-12) - includes lodging, dinner Friday, all meals Sat/Sun, and breakfast Monday.
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Volunteer Advisors
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Sacramento MLC Conference (Feb 16-19) - includes hotel room cost, welcome dinner Friday, dinner Saturday & Sunday night.
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Sweatshirt
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Transportation for all conferences
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And more!
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Do I get a refund if I drop from the program? The payment will be split into 4 different payments. The payment can be split into 4 payments, ($381.25) The first payment of $381.25 will be considered a deposit. If financial assistance is needed, please email Chelsea (contact button below) for assistance and to personally get registered.
If you have any additional questions, please reach out to Chelsea.
