Youth and Government

Club Description:

Illinois Youth and Government is co-sponsored with YMCA. We reenact all aspects of the Illinois State Government in which students can participate in the many facets of the program from legislative, judicial, media, lobbyists, legislative assistants, newspaper, and even running for a higher office. Youth and Government offers a unique, fully interactive opportunity for students to truly see how government works. They are challenged to write their own bills, argue a case and write a brief for an appellate court, or present their stances on topics in both small and large groups scenarios. We believe that democracy is learned with each generation and strive to carry on the tradition of excellence.

Youth and Government Meetings: ALL MEETINGS IN ROOM 214 on Mondays after school

The first meeting is Monday September 14, 2026. The 2026-2027 delegation will be set byOctober 5th. Anyone interested in joining after the October date will not be accepted for the current year due to training and registration through the YMCA organization. We are limited to 20 delegates total for this organization.

Meetings and Other Important Dates:

Monday September 14, 2026

Monday September 21, 2026

Monday October 5, 2026

Monday October 19, 2026

Monday October 26, 2026

Monday November 2, 2026

Pre-Leg I - Saturday November 7, 2026 @ Richards High School

Monday November 9, 2026

Monday November 23, 2026

Monday November 30, 2026

Pre-Leg II - Saturday December 5, 2026

Monday December 7, 2026

Monday January 11, 2027

Monday January 25, 2027

Monday February 8, 2027

Monday February 22, 2027

Monday March 8, 2027

Monday March 15, 2027

Springfield - Thursday March 18 through Saturday March 20, 2027

Monday April 12, 2027

Monday May 3, 2027

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Link to Illinois Youth and Government:

http://www.ilymcayg.org/