• Contribute

    You can be a part of the success of the YMCA DC Youth & Government program.
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  • Student Learning

    YMCA DC Youth & Government program has held more than a dozen student leadership events, working with more than 1,000 students throughout the District.
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  • What We Do

    Learn how District of Columbia students are making a difference through YMCA Youth & Government
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  • For Students

    What would you do if you had the chance to run DC?
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  • Student Learning

    YMCA DC Youth & Government offers a curriculum that is both rigorous and fun.
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Meetings

August, 2009: Delegation Adviser Orientation and Training

September-October, 2009: Delegations Began Preparations for Youth Summit

November, 2009: Youth Summit

February, 2010: Pre-Legislative Session

March 18, 2010: Servant Leaders Training

March 19-20, 2010: Legislative Weekend 2010

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Welcome to the official Web site for the YMCA DC Youth & Government program!

If you are a student searching for an opportunity to speak out on issues that matter to your community and make a difference in the District of Columbia—YMCA DC Youth & Government is for you! YMCA DC Youth & Government is one of the only programs that gives students a chance to see what it’s like to run our city, in a fun and engaging way.

Please browse through our site to learn more about YMCA DC Youth & Government!

Current News

DC Y&G Expanding
YMCA DC Youth & Government is expanding and we want your school's or community group's students to be a part of this celebrated program, now entering its eighth year! The YMCA DC Youth & Government Program offers students the unique opportunity to learn DC civics, a mandatory component of your social studies curriculum, earn community service hours, and improve critical writing and analytical skills. The program provides them the opportunity to connect with their DC leaders to talk about issues that are important to them. This program is a thoroughly vetted partner for DCPS and many charter schools, and we offer it completely free of charge!

Click Here to see how your students can become involved in this prestigious program.

2008-2009 Program Year a Success!
Board publishes Annual Report

Students Deliver a Vision for DC
Washington Post article on Legislative Weekend 2006