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Simi Valley Y’s Youth & Government Program Kicks-Off
The statewide, six-month program is for high schoolers who want to learn about government and the democratic process.
The Simi Valley Family YMCA’s new Youth & Government program is starting up with two parent/youth information meetings, Tuesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Y (3200 Cochran St.)
The statewide, six-month program is for high schoolers (grades 9 through 12) who want to learn about government and the democratic process. It provides youth with hands-on experience in the workings of state government and court roles as they prepare for a Model Legislature and Court Conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento in February. Two training weekends will take place in Fresno in November and January.
Teens will meet weekly starting September at the Simi Y where they prepare pieces of legislation and joint resolutions for the conference.
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“Participants acquire debate, critical thinking, leadership and speaking skills,” says Ryan Fowler, senior program director at the Simi Y. “Teens gain self-confidence and meet new friends from around the state. It sets them on the right track for future learning and careers.”
For more information, contact Ryan Fowler at 805-583-5338, rfowler@sevymca.org. Students can still sign up if they cannot attend the information meetings.