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.

Please contact Erin Kennedy at the Central Family YMCA for more information. She can be reached at e.kennedy@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 721-2100 x 2150.