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. The 2009 YMCA NC Youth Legislature Assembly will be held February 11-14, 2010.

Jerry Long Family YMCA currently has clubs at Reagan, West Forsyth and Forsyth Country Day Schools.

West Forsyth meets Wednesdays. Contact Mr. McVicker.

Forsyth Country Day meets Thursdays.

Reagan meets Wednesdays. Contact Ms. Gilbert.

For more information, please contact Erin Glasgow at e.glasgow@ymcanwnc.org or (336) 712-2000 or see the FLYER.