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 2010 YMCA NC Youth Legislature Assembly will be held February 11-14, 2010.

Please contact Erin Kennedy at the William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA for more information. She can be reached at e.kennedy@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 721-2100 x 2150. For additional information, see the Youth and Government page at William G. White, Jr. Family YMCA.