The Youth & Government program is a High School age “Hands-on” experience in State Government. Youth & Government is an educational program that increases awareness of the governmental process and develops skills in the areas of personal development, self-esteem and leadership. There are opportunities for news reporting, writing, debating and lobbying for or against bills.

The highlight of the program is a weekend long trip to Raleigh, where the students present and debate Bills in the State Legislative Building. The 2009 YMCA NC Youth Legislature Assembly will be held February 11-14, 2010.

Meetings take place on Tuesday nights at 6:15pm at the Davie Family YMCA.

2009-2010 Youth and Government Important Dates

2010 YAG Registration Form

For more information or to register, please contact Hannah Guthrie Myers at h.guthrie@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 751-9622.