Maryland Y Youth & Government is a special program specifically designed to give high school students a hands-on lesson in how government works. Teens will learn how to elect their own leaders, debate, pass laws, and lobby for their vision of a better future!
The program is open to all Maryland high school students, no matter how little you know about government and the legislative process. We’ll teach you everything you need to know as your efforts culminate in a 3-day mock legislative assembly at the Maryland Statehouse in Annapolis!
And while you’re developing your servant leadership skills, your whole family can enjoy being part of a supportive, active, and caring Y community. All families participating in Y Youth & Government receive a Y Family Membership included with registration! Membership is renewed free of charge for the duration of your participation in the program.
Students (called delegates) from the same region or school form small groups (called delegations) that meet weekly or bi-weekly under the guidance of an adult advisor.
Each delegate will choose a programmatic role to play during the mock legislative assembly. They will learn how to fulfill the responsibilities of their role through weekly/twice-weekly meetings and a series of training conferences.