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Youth and Government Updates
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Youth & Government is a statewide civic education and leadership program in which schools, civic organizations, and Ys involve kids in hands-on learning experiences.
YMCA Youth and Government allows middle and high school students to experience the excitement of our state government in action.
Students meet regularly as a club during the fall semester and throughout the year. Each club consists of participating students and an adult sponsor (usually a teacher) and is guided and supported by YMCA staff and volunteers. Students choose to participate in one of four sections: Legislative, Judicial, Media, or State Affairs Forum.
A nation-wide 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
*Financial Assistance & Income Based Club fees are available
YG is a life-changing program.
Students gain the following from YG:
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.