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Program registration is restricted to those students who belong to a Youth and Government club at their school or YMCA. If your child's school does not have a club, please contact jbruda@ymcadallas.org.
To register your child for the Youth and Government program, please visit the State YAG website for more information. Registration information for the 2024-2025 school year will be available in the fall!
To help teenagers become responsible citizens and future leaders of our nation.
To create an environment in which students can increase their political awareness and understanding, while learning the meaning of social action through an actual hands-on experience in government.
Youth and Government (YG) is a nationally recognized civic engagement program for teens. Teens learn YMCA Core Values while also navigating the world of politics with peers. YG develops and promotes:
"My child was painfully shy. She would get physically ill anytime she had to make any kind of speech. This program has given her the confidence to be able to speak in a public setting. The great thing about this program is that it gives an opportunity for any student to have this great learning experience." –YG Parent
Learn more today! Contact:
Jessica Bruda
jbruda@ymcadallas.org