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The South Carolina YMCA Youth in Government program is a civic education and leadership development program for high school and middle school students. The mission of the YMCA Youth in Government program is to help create the next generation of thoughtful, committed, active citizens. All programs are supported by the YMCA’s four core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Caring.

Upcoming Events

Conference
Date
Location

High School Model Legislature and Court Conference

Wednesday, December 3 through Saturday, December 6, 2008

Columbia, SC

Middle School Model Legislature

Thursday, December 4 - Saturday, December 6, 2008

Columbia, SC

Middle School Model United Nations

Thursday, April 17 - Friday, April 18, 2008

YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Conference Center, Black Mountain, NC

CONA (Youth Conference on National Affairs) is the national YIG conference. Almost 500 YIG participants from across the nation participate in this week-long event. Each state takes a delegation of no more than 25 delegates. To apply, click the link below and request a CONA application.

I would like a CONA application.

June 28 - July 4, 2008
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Conference Center
Black Mountain, NC

Model United Nations
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Festival of Nations

 
Middle School Model United Nations
April 17-18 2008
 
The SC YMCA Youth in Government Middle School Model United Nations program provides students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to learn about different countries and attend a two-day conference during which they present and debate a proposal on their country. It's not too late for a school to join! Contact the YIG office at mcbledsoe@ymcagreenville.org.

MUN Highlights
  • Takes place at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly Conference Center in Black Mountain, NC
  • Festival of Nations
  • Native Attire
  • Council and General Assembly
  • High School Mentors (interested in becoming High School Resource Staff? Click here!)

Students participate in a Festival of Nations, dress in native attire, and meet students from across the state. Schools may run this program as a class project, an extracurricular club, or both! The YMCA provides scholarships for students who are unable to pay the conference fee.

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Bedlam Ball!

Horizons Values Conference

Friday, May 16- Sunday, May 18, 2008

 

Horizons is a weekend conference for all high school students. It's even open to non-YIG students, so bring a friend! You’ll spend the weekend making new friends, catching up with old friends, discussing ideas, issues and the things that are important to YOUR life. It’s not technically a “debate” conference, but instead is a weekend for in-depth conversations, talking about what’s on  YOUR  mind, and just enjoying the magic that is any YIG conference! Activities include group discussions, high ropes course, square dance, Bedlam Ball, talent show, and hanging out with friends.

Horizons Value Conference
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Group Dynamics

MUN Festival of Nations
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Students dress in native attire!

Model United Nations
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Students having fun at the annual Square Dance!