As the Y works to engage young people as active contributors and stakeholders in our organization and their communities around the country, our virtual National Youth Assembly serves as a platform for youth conversations across the nation.
Hosted by our YMCA Youth Governors and facilitated by youth leaders from around the country, our assembly sessions are youth-led discussions on themes that explore the personal/leadership development, challenges, and influence of young people.
During each of our three sessions – held during the fall, winter, and spring of each school year – you’ll have the chance to meet and network with peers from a diverse array of communities, and share your experiences and perspectives on a wide variety of topics.
Fall Session
“Rethinking Our Narrative”
September 14th, 2021 | 7:00pm-8:30pm ET
Winter Session
“Pathways to Youth Governance”
February 1, 2022* | 7:00pm-8:30pm ET *New Date
Spring Session
Theme TBA
April 12th, 2022 | 7:00pm-8:30pm ET
Register to attend the National Youth Assembly using the link below. There is no fee to participate, and your registration includes all three sessions (fall, winter, and spring):
If you have any issues with your registration or cannot find the link to join the Assembly, please submit your registration again or send an email to derek.summerville@ymca.net.
Each session of the National Youth Assembly will have a different theme, but follow a similar structure and agenda:
Hosts for each of our National Youth Assembly sessions will be announced on this page as they are finalized:
Fall Hosts:
Youth Mayor Jihyeok Chang (CA)
Youth Governor Kemper Cole (DE)
Youth Governor Emma Macaluso (MI)
Youth Governor Aishwarya Swamidurai (OK)
Winter Hosts:
Youth Governor Mason Hill (MD)
Youth Governor Sidd Siddiqui (TN)
Youth Governor Sam Kaplan-Pettus (CA)
Youth Governor Mandeep Kaleka (WI)
Spring Hosts:
Coming Soon
In addition to our hosts, student facilitators will lead each of our breakout discussions. If you are interested in becoming a facilitator, please sign-up using the form below:
We’ll reach out before each session to coordinate with facilitators and provide the resources you’ll need for your breakout groups.