YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT AT THE Y
Youth and Government (YAG) provides students the opportunity to experience the democratic process and develop the leadership skills needed to become citizens of a participatory society. Based on the motto “Democracy Must Be Learned By Each Generation,” Youth and Government is a nationwide program that involves more than thousands of youth each year. See below for how the Gateway Region YMCA participates in and supports these programs locally, state-wide, nationally, and internationally.
Legislative Resources
General Units and Lesson Plans
- National Archives Educator Resources: Legislative Branch
- C-Span Classroom: Legislative Branch
- CivicsRenewalNetwork.org
- iCivics: Legislative Branch
- Vote Smart
Sites to Look Up Current and Pending Legislation
Helpful Videos
Judicial Resources
General Units and Lesson Plans
- Street Law Moot Court Classroom Guide
- iCivics (Judicial Branch and Constituion Units)
- US Courts Educational Activities
- PBS Civics and Government
- The National Constitution Center
- C-Span Classroom: Judicial Branch
Sites to Look Up Court Precedent
Thank you to the League of Women Voters for offering voter registration and resources in our Y lobbies during Welcoming Week 2023! Check out some photos below and view our upcoming voter registration dates.
- Monday, February 19, 1-3 pm - Bayer YMCA
- Monday, February 19, 3:30-5:30 pm - Kirkwood YMCA
- Tuesday, February 20, 3:30-5:30 pm - Carondelet Park Rec Complex
- Wednesday, February 21, 9-11 am - Emerson YMCA
- Wednesday, February 21, 1-3 pm - O'Fallon Park Rec Complex
- Thursday, February 22, 9-11 am - South City YMCA
- Thursday, February 22, 3:30-5:30 pm - Bayer YMCA
- Saturday, February 24, 9-11 am - Edward Jones YMCA
- Saturday, February 24, 1-3 pm - O'Fallon Missouri YMCA
STEP INTO SUCCESS AT TEEN CAMPS!
Track A: Visionary Arts Camp
Explore your creativity through theater, music, dance, podcasting, visual arts, public speaking, and speech and debate. This camp provides a supportive and inspiring environment for campers to develop their artistic talents and express themselves through various mediums.
Track B: MINDful Innovations Camp
Dive into the world of STEAM programming, medical careers, physical education, ESports, lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. Campers will gain hands-on experience in various fitness and healthcare fields, preparing them for future opportunities in those areas.
June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, and July 15-19 | St. Louis Community College - Florissant Valley