SUPPORT YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT

In Youth in Government, a youth-led civic engagement program, kids get to learn about the government and how it works in a hands-on simulation. There are 3 branches to choose from: Legislative, Judicial, and Media. From there, kids work on creating bills, arguing cases, writing articles, and seeing how government functions from the inside.

DEMOCRACY MUST BE LEARNED BY EACH GENERATION

There are two ways to learn about government: The first is to read textbooks about what others have done. The second is to take that theoretical knowledge and apply it in an actual government setting. This program builds, strengthens, and encourages life skills and positive character traits. such as confidence, respect, responsibility, advocacy, and public speaking skills. Our delegates are inspired to lead and empowered to create meaningful change.

Your gift will directly support the Youth in Government Program, an affiliate of the Fond du Lac Family YMCA, in partnership with the Fond du Lac School District.

The program culminates with participants attending a weekend-long trip to the state capitol in Madison for the Model Government session in March. During this conference, all of the other delegations from around the state gather to "run" the state government, debating proposals they’ve written to improve our state, having the chance to argue court cases in the State Supreme Court, propose bills in the State Senate and Assembly Chambers, and create media posts documenting the experience.
All funds raised will support the conference in Madison.

PROGRAM CONTACT:

Molly Carney | carneym@fonddulac.k12.wi.us