Spring Conference participants learn leadership skills, practice their speech and debate skills, and run for office in a fun and relaxed environment. This event is a condensed version of the Model Legislature & Court program and is a great introduction to two of the program’s major components: the Legislative Houses and the National Issues Commission.
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The Conference on National Affairs (CONA) is a ten-day, nationwide conference. Its primary focuses are to gain an awareness of National concerns and issues, as well as increase the understanding of Federal Government and its relation to State, National and International matters. Participants author individual proposals of national or international scope and then champion these proposals through a competitive debate process.
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The National Judicial Competition (NJC) is a nationwide Appellate Court and Mock Trial competition program hosted by the YMCA of the USA in partnership with the American Bar Association. This program brings together Youth and Government participants from around the country to face off in mock trial and appellate court competitions.
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To be a part of the Virtual Internship Program, you must complete the VIP Application. When accepted, you may have to submit additional details, as well as complete our Child Abuse Prevention training and a background check. After submitting your application, you must submit the following documents to interns@calymca.org for your application to be complete:
FALL: Activating Your Political Voice
Oct. 26, 2020 - Dec. 5, 2020
WINTER: Bringing It Back To The State
Jan. 11, 2021 - Feb. 13, 2021
SPRING: All Politics Are Local
Feb. 22, 2021 - Mar. 27, 2021
April 12, 2021 - May 14, 2021
June 19, 2021
Universal City, CA
The YMCA is a cause-driven organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. California YMCA Youth & Government is an integral part of the YMCA movement and has been providing service to local YMCAs for 70 years. We now engage close to 5,000 high school and middle school youth from across the state each year, in programs emphasizing civic engagement. Our efforts provide participants the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that will shape their lives and our society’s future.
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