Youth and Government
Celebrating its 65th year in Washington State, this non-partisan eight-month program is designed to give teens a "hands-on" experience running a model state legislature.Youth & Government gives teens, in grades 8-12, the opportunity to become civically engaged in an environment that is not only educational, but exciting and fun!
Teens run for elected positions as state officers; or take on the role of a senator or representative; or work as a reporter; or push to pass laws as a lobbyist; or deliver important documents as a Page .
Teens investigate, research and debate issues write bills and pass mock laws.
Learn and practice leadership skills, meet state and local officials and become familiar with State government in a fun and exciting way!
The program culminates with the 65th YMCA Youth Legislature
at our state capitol in Olympia May 2-5, 2012.
Lakewood Delegation
Dates: Mondays
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA
Morgan Delegation
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Location: Morgan Family YMCA
Mel Korum Delegation
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 3:30-5 pm
Location: Korum Family YMCA
Fee: $400 for YMCA members $425 for non-YMCA members
Financial Assistance is available.
Youth & Government Registration form
Youth and Government Parent Handbook
Youth and Government Delegation Calendar
for more information contact
Don Brevik at 253-460-8822.
