YMCA Youth in Government
"Democracy must be learned by each generation"
There are two ways to learn about government. The first is to read textbooks about what others have done. The second is to take that theoretical knowledge and apply it in an actual government setting.
The State YMCA Youth In Government program provides over 1600 high school students with a unique opportunity to become acting state legislators, lobbyists, lawyers, committee chairs, etc. In essence, the students simulate all phases and positions of the actual state government. These students are challenged with many of the issues our real legislators must face in their elected offices.
Petoskey and Harbor Springs offer two very active chapters of Youth in Government. For more information, please contact:
Petoskey:
Susan VanDeventer 348-2150 vandeventer.si.t@petoskeyschools.org
Jacki Wheaton 348-2254 wheaton.jm.t@petoskeyschools.org
Harbor Springs
Glen Morse 526-4814 gmorse@harborps.org
Molly Jones 526-4817 mjones@harborps.org
Kelly Dutcher 526-4800 x. 4859 mdutcher@harborps.org
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Register for Youth in Government
Youth in Government chapters can be found in many public middle schools and high schools. Call the YMCA of Northern Michigan (231-348-8393) for details.
Donate to Youth in Government
YIG is always looking for adult volunteers.