Youth in Government

Grades 8-12

Interested in discussing important current issues and simulating state government? Then Youth in Government (YIG) is for you!  In YIG, students in grades 8-12 pick an area of interest and then assume the role of legislator, court of appeals lawyer, newspaper reporter, lobbyist, or other government position. Students prepare legislation, debate bills, write court briefs, or dozens of other things as they prepare for their particular role. The program culminates with 4 days of model assembly in January at the Minneapolis Hilton and St. Paul Capitol complex.  For more information, please contact Krissy Moore at lakevilleYIG194@gmail.com or visit https://www.ymcanorth.org/locations/center_for_youth_voice/programs/youth_in_government

IMPORTANT -  You must register with 2 organizations!

1. Register for Youth in Government with Lakeville Area Community Education here. This fee is $99 - pay this fee online, just click "Enroll Now"  This payment is due on October 31 at the latest.

2. Then register with the YMCA at https://www.ymcanorth.org/locations/center_for_youth_voice/programs/youth_in_government/register. Registration info for 2026-2027 coming in August.

• Early Bird Registration Deadline: TBD
• Registration Closes: TBD
• Please review the YMCA refund can cancellation policy at: https://www.ymcanorth.org/locations/center_for_youth_voice/programs/youth_in_government/register
• If you have trouble with the YMCA site, please contact their Customer Service Center at (612) 230-9622.
  
• Click HERE to view the YIG Schedule for 2026-2027 with the Lakeville Delegation.
• Click HERE for more information on YIG!
• LAUNCH event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Fridley.
• Model Assembly will take place January 2027, exact dates TBD.
• Click HERE for the 2027 YMCA YIG Brochure.

Fee Assistance is available through Community Education and the YMCA.

• To complete the Fee Assistance form through Community Ed, CLICK HERE
• For Financial Assistance or Memorial Scholarship info through the YMCA for YIG, CLICK HERE