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YMCA Youth in Government
Calling all high-school-aged homeschoolers! A *great* opportunity is coming up!
The Colorado YMCA Youth in Government will be held in November (with training dates in October--please see the attached fliers below. There is one for Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Douglas County). This program allows students from all over the state to assemble in the Colorado State Capitol Building to form a mock legislature. Participants can sponsor resolutions and bills, and each will assume an actual role (ranging from Page to President of the Senate) in the legislature. Each participant will experience, first hand, how legislation is produced, presented, and debated (sometimes very hotly!). This program is a very realistic way to experience government in action as, like in the real thing, participants come from all perspectives and walks of life. It is fun, exciting, and extremely informative. Students are urged to attend one of the training dates (and can do so just to check out the program) before the Prelegislative Convention on Oct. 25 and the General Assembly (starting the evening of Nov. 19 and running through the 21st). Cost is $70 per student, and is money very well spent. I attended this program twice while in high school, and it is one of the most beneficial and memorable things I did during those years. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or to check out the Youth in Government website:
The Colorado YMCA Youth in Government will be held in November (with training dates in October--please see the attached fliers below. There is one for Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Douglas County). This program allows students from all over the state to assemble in the Colorado State Capitol Building to form a mock legislature. Participants can sponsor resolutions and bills, and each will assume an actual role (ranging from Page to President of the Senate) in the legislature. Each participant will experience, first hand, how legislation is produced, presented, and debated (sometimes very hotly!). This program is a very realistic way to experience government in action as, like in the real thing, participants come from all perspectives and walks of life. It is fun, exciting, and extremely informative. Students are urged to attend one of the training dates (and can do so just to check out the program) before the Prelegislative Convention on Oct. 25 and the General Assembly (starting the evening of Nov. 19 and running through the 21st). Cost is $70 per student, and is money very well spent. I attended this program twice while in high school, and it is one of the most beneficial and memorable things I did during those years. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or to check out the Youth in Government website:
www.coloradoyig.com
IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER:
First, check out the geographically-appropriate flier for your area, and find your training date.
Second, send in the individual/school registration form (downloaded below or from the YIG website).
Third, attend the Prelegislative Convention on Oct. 25 (Aurora Municipal Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m.)
Fourth, head for the General Assembly on Nov. 19 (5:30 p.m) and have a ball!
Below you will find the individual registration form and (just in case anyone wants to register as an umbrella school) the school registration form.
You should also know about the candidates meeting on October 11, 2008 at 9AM. The candidates meeting is virtual and will be held online this year. Information is available at www.coloradoyig.com, click on “How to Run for Office”. If you would like to be President of the Senate, for instance, you will need to check this out. I recommend it, as it is even more fun!
GENERAL TRAINING SESSIONS:
GST BOULDER - Tuesday Oct. 14, 6:30PM Boulder YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Avenue GST DENVER - Thursday Oct. 16, 6:30PM Schlessman YMCA, 3901 East Yale Avenue GST COLORADO SPRINGS - Tuesday Oct. 21, 6:30 PM Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place GST DOUGLAS COUNTY - Thursday October 23, 6:30PM Douglas County Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock Attending one GST is mandatory for 9th Grade, 10th Grade and 1st year Partcipants. Students will get an introduction to the program and learn about bill writing and parliamentary procedure. Students do not have to be registered - any student can attend GST to learn more about the program. More information is online at www.coloradoyig.com, including a promotional video that shows the program. The registration deadline is Saturday October 25.
IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER:
First, check out the geographically-appropriate flier for your area, and find your training date.
Second, send in the individual/school registration form (downloaded below or from the YIG website).
Third, attend the Prelegislative Convention on Oct. 25 (Aurora Municipal Center, 4:30-7:30 p.m.)
Fourth, head for the General Assembly on Nov. 19 (5:30 p.m) and have a ball!
Below you will find the individual registration form and (just in case anyone wants to register as an umbrella school) the school registration form.
You should also know about the candidates meeting on October 11, 2008 at 9AM. The candidates meeting is virtual and will be held online this year. Information is available at www.coloradoyig.com, click on “How to Run for Office”. If you would like to be President of the Senate, for instance, you will need to check this out. I recommend it, as it is even more fun!
GENERAL TRAINING SESSIONS:
GST BOULDER - Tuesday Oct. 14, 6:30PM Boulder YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Avenue GST DENVER - Thursday Oct. 16, 6:30PM Schlessman YMCA, 3901 East Yale Avenue GST COLORADO SPRINGS - Tuesday Oct. 21, 6:30 PM Briargate YMCA, 4025 Family Place GST DOUGLAS COUNTY - Thursday October 23, 6:30PM Douglas County Commissioners Hearing Room, 100 Third Street, Castle Rock Attending one GST is mandatory for 9th Grade, 10th Grade and 1st year Partcipants. Students will get an introduction to the program and learn about bill writing and parliamentary procedure. Students do not have to be registered - any student can attend GST to learn more about the program. More information is online at www.coloradoyig.com, including a promotional video that shows the program. The registration deadline is Saturday October 25.
I think adding homeschool perspectives to the legislative action in Youth in Government will make it a more beneficial experience for all.
Jennifer Corbet
jenran55@msn.com
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