YMCA Michigan Youth in Government

Welcome to the YMCA MYIG High School Program

YMCA Michigan Youth in Government is a student run, student led model government program for teens across the state of Michigan. We provide the content and resources for delegations to organize locally to prepare for regional and statewide events. The program year starts with a regional Fall Training Conference and culminates in a Spring Conference in Lansing. The high school program includes various program areas in which students can get involved. These program areas model the systems that make our democracy run. Our motto is "Democracy must be learned by each generation." Click the links below to learn more today, there is truly something for everyone!

Important 2024-2025 Dates

Delegation Leadership Retreat (DLR)

2024 Date:

August 15th - 18th, 2024 @YMCA Camp Arbutus

Fall Conference (Choose One)

2024 Dates:

District 1 (Upper Peninsula): Oct 9th @Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI
District 2 (North Central): Oct 4th @Kirtland Community College in Grayling, MI
District 3 (Northern Southwest): Oct 11th @Fruitport High School
District 4 (North Southeast): Nov. 1st @Delta College
District 5 (South Southwest): Oct. 25th @Kellogg Community College
District 6 (South Southeast): Oct. 21st @Schoolcraft College VistaTech Center

Feb. Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

2024 Date:

February 20th - 23rd, 2025 @Lansing Center in Lansing, MI

Deadlines:

Regular Registration	Nov. 12th - Dec. 13th, 2024
Late Registration	Dec. 16th, 2024 - Jan. 15th, 2025
Drop Deadline (last day to drop with a refund)	Jan. 17th, 2025
Bills & Proposals Due	Jan. 24th, 2025

April Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

2024 Date:

April 3rd - 6th, 2025 @Lansing Center in Lansing, MI

Deadlines:

Regular Registration	Nov. 12th, 2024 - Feb. 7th, 2025
Late Registration	Feb. 10th - Feb. 26th, 2025
Drop Deadline (last day to drop with a refund)	Feb. 28th, 2025
Bills & Proposals Due	Mar. 7th, 2025

Lansing Conference Resources:

Program Area Choices:

Legislature
National Issues Forum (NIF)
Model Judiciary Program (MJP) - Limit of 2 teams per delegation. Advisors must submit a team confirmation form. DUE DECEMBER 15TH (submitted by advisors)
Lobbyist - Limit of 2 students per delegation. Recommendations submitted by advisors. DUE DECEMBER 15TH
Press - Additional application required for students wanting to participate in Gov. Cab. Selected by the Youth Governors and limit of 2 students per delegation. DUE DECEMBER 15TH
Governor's Cabinet - Additional application required for students wanting to participate in Gov. Cab. Selected by the Youth Governors and limit of 2 students per delegation. DUE DECEMBER 15TH
Legislative Oversight - This is an add-on program, so students wanting to participate will also take part in another program area. Limit of 2 students per delegation. DUE DECEMBER 15TH