 |
Youth and Government
The YMCA Youth and Government
program is offered at thirteen area high schools and one middle
school.
The Youth and Government program
provides students the opportunity to learn about and participate in
the democratic process. Students participate in their individual
clubs throughout the school year, coming together for
regional workshops, district conferences and the State
Conference is held each year at the State Capitol. During
the State Conference, congressional delegates occupy the House and Senate Chambers of the
Capitol while they present and debate proposed
legislation they have personally sponsored. Judicial delegates
utilize the Supreme Court and Appellate courtrooms to lead
and participate in mock trials. A news media crew
establishes a communications center for message delivery and
newspaper publishing throughout the 2 ½ day conference.
The opportunity to share this experience with new friends from
around the state provides a unique experience
for all who participate. Currently, Youth and
Government clubs are active at Putnam City West, Moore, Westmoore, Capitol
Hill, Classen School for Advanced Studies, Star Spencer,
Guthrie, Millwood, Edmond Santa Fe, Santa Fe South,
Northeast Academy, Bishop McGuinness, Deer Creek and Brink Jr. High School.
Call your local YMCA for more information.
Y Achievers
Our YMCA Achievers Program targets
minority teens in grades 7 through 12 throughout the
metropolitan area. The purpose
of this program is to help young people pursue education and career goals.
The program strives to
help youth develop a positive self image, raise their
academic standards, build character, expose students
to diverse career options, provide role models whose
success and knowledge will inspire youth to set and
reach their goals, create channels for continuing community
involvement by business and industry and to recognize
and promote excellence. Youth are positively impacted
by Adult Achievers, who have been selected for their
outstanding accomplishments in the workplace. Call the
Downtown YMCA at 297-7789 for more information.
Top
|
