YMCA Michigan Youth in Government

Welcome to the YMCA MYIG High School Program

YMCA Michigan Youth in Government is a student run, student led model government program for teens across the state of Michigan. We provide the content and resources for delegations to organize locally to prepare for regional and statewide events. The program year starts with a regional Fall Training Conference and culminates in a Spring Conference in Lansing. The high school program includes various program areas in which students can get involved. These program areas model the systems that make our democracy run. Our motto is "Democracy must be learned by each generation." Click the links below to learn more today, there is truly something for everyone!

Important Dates

Delegation Leadership Retreat (DLR)

2023 Date:

August 17th - 20th, 2023 @Crowne Plaza Hotel

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Fall Conference (Choose One)

2023 Dates:

District 1 (Upper Peninsula): October 4, 2023 @Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI
District 2 (North Central): October 6, 2023 @YMCA Camp Arbutus in Traverse City, MI
District 3 (Northern Southwest): October 20, 2023 @Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI
District 4 (North Southeast): November 3, 2023 @Delta College in University Center, MI
District 5 (South Southwest): October 13, 2023 @Albion College in Albion, MI
District 6 (South Southeast): October 27, 2023 @College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI

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Feb. Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

2024 Date:

February 8th - 11th, 2024 @ Double Tree Hotel

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April Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

2024 Date:

April 11th - 14th, 2024 @ Double Tree Hotel

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Lansing Conference Resources:

Program Area Choices:

Legislature
National Issues Forum (NIF)
Model Judiciary Program (MJP) - Limit of 2 teams per delegation. Advisors must submit a team confirmation form. DUE NOVEMBER 11TH
Lobbyist - Limit of 2 students per delegation. Recommendations submitted by advisors.
Press - Additional application required for students wanting to participate in Gov. Cab. Selected by the Youth Governors and limit of 2 students per delegation. DUE DECEMBER 15TH
Governor's Cabinet - Additional application required for students wanting to participate in Gov. Cab. Selected by the Youth Governors and limit of 2 students per delegation. DUE DECEMBER 15TH
Legislative Oversight - This is an add-on program, so students wanting to participate will also take part in another program area. Limit of 2 students per delegation.