Youth & Government

2011-2012 Registration Starts April 2011.

Youth & Government is a statewide youth education program involving more than 2,000 high school students in a 9-month hands-on experience.

Teen delegates write bills, select governmental positions to role play, attend statewide training conferences and run for various elected offices. They also learn important skills such as public speaking, organization, problem-solving and time management.

The program reaches its peak in Sacramento at the State Capitol over President's Day weekend. There, real government steps aside and the teen delegates take over, using the historic halls, chambers and offices of our State Capitol, Supreme Court and Governor's Office.

Statewide Conferences:

• Training and Election Camp 1 - November 11-13

• Training and Election Camp 2 - January 14-16

• Sacramento Conference - February 16-20

Important Information:

• Code of Conduct

• Registration Packet

• Parent Handbook

• Delegate Calendar

Delegates and students can review a wide variety of resources and materials on the California Y & G website: a bill writing guide, national issues commission proposals, running for office, public speaking tips, parliamentary procedure, along with details about the Conference on National Affairs and much more.

Meetings are Thursdays at 7 pm at the YMCA. For more information, please email Casey Banks or call 818-763-5126 ext 2112.