Youth in Government (YIG) offers model legislative and judicial experiences for youth in grades 6 –12. Students learn by doing, and have the opportunity to try their hand at leadership in an open and receptive learning environment.
MODEL LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL PROGRAM: Grades 9-12
Weekly meetings begin in January and will continue as we lead up to the one-day Training and Elections Conference (March 7, 2020) and the Model Legislative and Judicial conferences (April 3 – 5, 2020). Both conferences will take place in Dover, Delaware at Legislative Hall and the Kent County Court House. Download the 2020 Program Calendar.
Bear-Glasgow YMCA: Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm
Brandywine YMCA: Thursday, 6:30 –8 pm
Dover YMCA: Mondays, 6:30 – 8 pm
Middletown YMCA: Wednesdays, 6 pm – 7:30 pm; Hosted at Middletown High School
Walnut St YMCA: Saturdays, 12:30 pm – 2 pm
Western YMCA: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
School Delegations: Charter School of Wilmington, Seaford High School, Caravel Academy, Odyssey Charter, Salesianum School, Conrad School of Science, Sussex Academy of Arts and Science.
For more information about joining, contact Anesha Truesdale at atruesdale@ymcade.org.
We allow students to attend the first meeting without making any commitment. At their first delegation meeting, they will receive all of the information they need for the program and our online registration link. You can let us know you are coming by RSVPing below.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR A DELEGATION
$325*: Bear-Glasgow Y, Brandywine Y, Middletown Y, Sussex Y
$310*: Western Family YMCA
$290*: Dover YMCA, Walnut Street YMCA
*Due to our generous supporters who contribute each year, we are able to help reduce the cost from $500 to the prices listed above for all delegates. Additional financial assistance is available.
Executive Branch:
Jake Poppiti , Youth Governor – Charter School of Wilmington
Judicial Branch:
Dorcas Olatunji, Chief Justice – Charter School of Wilmington
Press Leadership:
Marley Fishburn, Editor in Chief – Seaford High School
Lobbyist Leadership
- Natalie Harvey, Chief Lobbyist – Caravel Academy
- Abigail Diaz, Chief Lobbyist – Charter School of Wilmington
JR. MODEL LEGISLATURE:
Grades 6-8
Weekly meetings begin in September 2019 leading up to this one-day event held in November at Legislative Hall in Dover. Students will have the chance to learn about the legislative process, debate parliamentary procedure, and work with students from across the state to develop solutions to problems they see facing Delaware. Click here to receive email updates about the Junior Model Legislature
YIG in Action