INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

Have fun, build friendships and let your voice be heard at YMCA Youth in Government! Students not only learn valuable skills, they build friendships that last a lifetime!

Research and debate local, national and international issues in economics, politics, social reform, environment, law, and international peace and security.
Take part in hands-on exercises in running local and international governmental bodies.
Learn the inner workings of government and political systems.
Hone skills in leadership, debate, public speaking, problem solving and critical thinking.

Find out more about the YIG Family of Programs

Model Assembly Session

Serve as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, cabinet members and governor as you experience what it’s like to run the State of Minnesota for a few days.

Model United Nations

Adopt a country and participate on the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council, International Court of Justice, Human Rights Council or Newspaper as you work to solve the world’s problems through international relations, diplomacy and crisis management.

National Affairs

Discuss and debate issues of national and international scope with their peers from around the nation at an annual conference in North Carolina.

Retreats & Training

Student leaders for Model Assembly, Model UN and National Affairs build leadership skills and a greater understanding of how to positively influence others.