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 2025 - 2026 Dates
Delegation Leadership Retreat (DLR) 2025 Date: August 14th - 17th @YMCA Camp Arbutus | Fall Conference (Choose One) 2025 Dates:
| Feb. Lansing Conference (Choose Feb. or March) 2026 Date: February 26th - March 1st @ Lansing Center in Lansing, MI Deadlines:
| March Lansing Conference (Choose Feb. or March) 2026 Date: March 26th - March 29th @ Lansing Center in Lansing, MI Deadlines:
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Lansing Conference Resources:
- February Conference
- Tentative Schedule
- Bill Book
- Candidate Declaration Form
- Candidate Expenditure Reporting
- March Conference
- Tentative Schedule
- Bill Book
- Candidate Declaration Form
- Candidate Expenditure Reporting
- Student Code of Conduct
- Background Check (for any students who will be 18 or older at the conference. Select "volunteer.")
- Packing List for Conference
- Dress Code Guide
- Parent Meeting Suggested Agenda
- Election Rules for Running for Office
- Appointed Leaders Guide
- Sample Bill Book
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