Applications Open for the 2024 Youth Advocate Program

YMCA of the USA is now accepting applications for the 2024 Youth Advocate Program during YMCA National Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. Applications are due on Friday, September 29th.

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YMCA’s Youth Assembly Teaches Real Civics Lessons

May marks the start of the Washington State YMCA Youth Legislature. For four exciting days, teenagers take over the state Capitol campus in Olympia and simulate what it’s like to be involved in our government.

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Y-USA Announces Partnership with MissionSquare Foundation

This partnership will provide support to implement the Youth and Government® program in 10 states and the District of Columbia, helping shape the next generation of thoughtful, committed and active citizens.

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Lt. Governor Delgado Meets Youth and Government Students

New York Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado met with students participating in the annual New York YMCA Youth and Government Youth Assembly at the Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel in Albany.

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Youth in YMCA Civics Program Meet with Governor Hobbs

Student participants in the Arizona YMCA Youth & Government Program will be meeting Governor Katie Hobbs and other state legislators at the state capitol in Phoenix this week.

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Burbank Youth and Government Students at City Hall

Burbank’s City Hall wasn’t filled with the usual city leaders. Local students took charge of the chambers for “Changing the World,” a Bill Night presented by Burbank YMCA Youth & Government.

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YAP Alliance Briefing
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Host Y&G Documentary Screenings

Want to host a screening of The Youth Governor at your delegation meeting, school, Y, or Y&G event? Connect with our partners at Kinema to set-up a screening in your community.

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Y&G Documentary Now Streaming

The Youth Governor, a new documentary on the California YMCA Youth Governor election directed by Y&G alumni Matt & Jaron Halmy, is now streaming on demand! Click below to view streaming options:

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Alumni Night
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