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. Youth in Government 2027 Registration Windows: Early Registration Window and Program Fee: September 2nd - October 2nd: $559 Delegates that register during the early registration window will increase their chances of being placed in their top program area choice. Regular Registration Window and Program Fee: October 3rd - October 30th: $599 Early Bird Registration Deadline: October 2 Registration Closes: October 30 Please review the YMCA refund and cancellation policy: https://www.ymcanorth.org/locations/center_for_youth_voice/programs/youth_in_government/register You will receive $50 of the $99 back from Community Ed if you cancel by October 31. 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 October 31, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Fridley. Delegates should plan to arrive between 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM to check in by delegation. An adult advisor must be present. Lakeville YIG will provide bussing to and from Launch. Model Assembly will take place Thursday, January 7, 2027 to Sunday, January 10, 2027 at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Minneapolis and the Minnesota State Capitol 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