Program Overview
Youth in Government is a program sponsored by the State YMCA of Michigan for middle school students. Students conduct legislative sessions at the House and Senate Chambers in the State Capitol in Lansing. Bills for the Youth in Government Legislature are prepared by the youth for this state law-making experience. Each youth legislator is required to write and present a legislative bill on a state issue.
Contemporary Issues Forum. This is a debate on a current issue. Standard Debate format will be used. Each team is composed of four students, two for the affirmative and two for the negative.
The Political Compromise Program’s Objective is to provide students a framework that requires cooperation and compromise to create a single policy based on a current state or national topic. Democracy allows every citizen to have an equal voice and vote, but policy is determined by political discussion and compromise.
Purpose
The purpose of the Michigan YMCA Youth in Government program is to develop within youth a dedication to the values of democracy and leadership in the democratic process.
Back to TopProgram Cost
- Students $175.00
- Advisors $195.00
Refund Policy
A $50.00 nonrefundable fee will be withheld for any student who drops up to two weeks prior to the Lansing conference. No refund is available after this period.
Dates to Remember
Lansing Conference Dates: November 18-20, 2012
Application forms & registration fees due: October 12, 2012
All of the following are due with your applications:
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All Fees
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Lt. Governor and Speaker of the House applications
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Committee chair applications
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Clerk Applications
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Chaplain Applications
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Contemporary Issues Forum Final Registration form
Middle School Leadership
