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Youth and Government

Youth and Government

Be part of the solution! Youth and Government is a program that brings students (ages 13-18) together to discuss current events and issues important to them and their community, while building their public speaking, leadership, and debate skills. Civil discussion and civic engagement are more important today than ever before. At the Y, students from every background have a safe place to learn and engage.

Students are invited to participate in club meetings until December before registration and fees are due.

There is an additional Annual State Conference Fee of $410 – (covers hotel, food, & transportation)

Everett Family YMCA

Everett
10/12/23 - 5/20/24
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Teaching Legislation – Dec 9
Mock Leg – Feb 10th
Legislative Session – May 8-11

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/12/23 - 05/20/24
Everett YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration
Closed

Marysville Family YMCA

Marysville
2/27/24 - 5/20/24
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Legislative Session May 8-11
The group will travel with other YMCAs to the state capital!


Registration Information  

Open Close Register At MemberNon-Member
2/14/24 5/1/24 Online / Front Desk $ 75.00$ 75.00

Available Sessions

Date(s)
02/27/24 - 05/20/24
Pilchuck Room - Tu - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Register  
Closes
05/01/2024
03/12/24 - 05/06/24
State Youth Leg - Th
Register  
Closes
05/01/2024

Mill Creek Family YMCA

Mill Creek
9/28/23 - 5/20/24
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Teaching Legislation – Dec 9
Mock Leg – Feb 10th
Legislative Session – May 8-11

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Gateway Middle School- 8th Grade ONLY - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration
Closed
09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Heatherwood Middle School- 8th Grade ONLY - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Registration
Closed
09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Mill Creek YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration
Closed

Mock Trial

Marysville
10/17/23 - 6/4/24
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Teens in the YMCA Mock Trial program acquire the leadership, team building and public speaking skills that lead to the development of active and engaged citizenship. They develop a feel for the meaning of justice as they learn to sift truths from untruths and how to evaluate both sides of an issue before making a decision. Mock Trial provides an opportunity for students to participate in a competitive, high drama courtroom showdown between teams from around the state


MOCK TRIAL

Mock Trial is a competition where teens work with legal professionals in their community to develop an understanding of real life case law and the role of the court system in a democratic society.


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
10/17/23 - 05/21/24
Tu
$ 0.00 Registration
Closed
04/16/24 - 06/04/24
Tu
$ 50.00 Registration
Closed

Monroe-Sky Valley YMCA

Monroe
9/28/23 - 5/20/24
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Teaching Legislation – Dec 9
Mock Leg – Feb 10th
Legislative Session – May 8-11

Available Sessions

Date(s)
09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Monroe YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration
Closed

Stanwood-Camano YMCA

Stanwood-Camano
10/12/23 - 5/20/24
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Teaching Legislation – Dec 9
Mock Leg – Feb 10th
Legislative Session – May 8-11

Available Sessions

Date(s)
10/12/23 - 05/20/24
Stanwood-Camano YMCA - Th - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration
Closed