YMCA Serving West Dallas
YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
Youth & Government is a nationwide YMCA program in which students learn the mechanics of government and the media by participating in hands-on activities in their club at their school or local YMCA. Texas Youth & Government
YOUTH & GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION FEEDISTRICT CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
How do we participate in YG?
- Ask your local YMCA to do a presentation at your school
- Engage a dedicated adult advisor
- Begin a club with your local YMCA
- Prepare, practice and participate!
*Financial Assistance & Income Based Club fees are available
Why participate in YG?
YG is a life-changing program.
Students gain the following from YG:
- Confidence
- Leadership and Public Speaking Skills
- Empathy and Diplomacy
- Stronger work ethic
- Value of voting and volunteering
- Organized decision making skills
- New friends and important life-long connections
- A better understanding of the workings of government
For your students, YG also helps enhance academic and UIL performance, as well as already existing clubs such as Media, Debate and World Affairs, Mock Trial and more.
Participating Schools
Francisco Medrano
Dallas Can (Oak Cliff campus)