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
Teaching Legislation – Dec 9 |
Mock Leg – Feb 10th |
Legislative Session – May 8-11 |
Available Sessions
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10/12/23 - 05/20/24
Everett YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Marysville Family YMCA
Legislative Session May 8-11
The group will travel with other YMCAs to the state capital!
Mill Creek Family YMCA
Teaching Legislation – Dec 9 |
Mock Leg – Feb 10th |
Legislative Session – May 8-11 |
Available Sessions
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09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Gateway Middle School- 8th Grade ONLY - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Heatherwood Middle School- 8th Grade ONLY - Th - 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Registration Closed |
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09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Mill Creek YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Mock Trial
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 | ||
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10/17/23 - 05/21/24
Tu
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$ 0.00 |
Registration Closed |
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04/16/24 - 06/04/24
Tu
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$ 50.00 |
Registration Closed |
Monroe-Sky Valley YMCA
Teaching Legislation – Dec 9 |
Mock Leg – Feb 10th |
Legislative Session – May 8-11 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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09/28/23 - 05/20/24
Monroe YMCA - Th - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Registration Closed |
Stanwood-Camano YMCA
Teaching Legislation – Dec 9 |
Mock Leg – Feb 10th |
Legislative Session – May 8-11 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | ||
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10/12/23 - 05/20/24
Stanwood-Camano YMCA - Th - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Registration Closed |