A unique experience in civic engagement, Youth and Government is a three-day conference in which students participate directly in a simulation of the democratic process.  Y&G develops involved citizens by offering students the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with those who hold like and opposing views. Participant draft all legislation, serve in all leadership roles, and learn about the process of passing legislation and how it isn’t as simple as it seems. Our participants learn leadership, experience the legislative process, and have a chance to network with other student leaders from around Maine talking about the issues they see facing the State of Maine and its future.

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2022  Fall Youth Governor

Peter Butera

MAINE YMCA YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT

2022 Fall Calendar of Events

Thursday Sept 15th..................Registration Begin & Bill Submission Opens

Monday Oct 3rd........................Welcome to YAG 2022 Zoom

Tuesday Oct 18th......................Caucus A

Friday Oct 21st..........................Hotel Room Assignments Due

Monday Oct 24th......................Caucus B

Friday Oct 21st ..........................Bill Submission Deadline

Thursday Nov 10......................Leadership Training Session

Fri-Sun Nov 11-12-13..............2022 Youth and Government at Winthrop HS

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 Thank you to our program sponsor