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


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Fall Conference (Choose One)

2024 Dates: 

  • District 1 (Upper Peninsula): TBD @Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI
  • District 2 (North Central): TBD @Kirtland Community College in Grayling, MI
  • District 3 (Northern Southwest): TBD
  • District 4 (North Southeast): TBD
  • District 5 (South Southwest): TBD
  • District 6 (South Southeast): TBD
Deadlines:


      Feb. Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

      2024 Date: 

      February 20th - 23rd, 2025 @Kellogg Center

      Deadlines:




        April Lansing Conference (Choose Early or Late)

        2024 Date: 

        April 3rd - 6th, 2025 @Kellogg Center

        Deadlines:



        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 NOVEMBER 11TH
        • Lobbyist - Limit of 2 students per delegation. Recommendations submitted by advisors.
        • 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.

           

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