Through the YMCA's Youth & Government Program, students develop critical thinking and leadership skills, give back to their community through service projects and have fun as they discuss and debate issues that affect citizens, propose possible legislation to make government more efficient and craft their own bills.
Upcoming 2026 PA Model Convention Conference | April 16 - 19, 2026 in Harrisburg | View Program Fees PDF
PA Model Convention Program fees are collected once, upon registration for the Convention. This one-time program fee covers not only the Model Convention, but all of the other events and resources throughout the year.
What You Need to Know About Youth & Government
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Youth & Government Program helps high school students develop into strong citizens who are both knowledgeable and active in determining the future of our democracy. During the program, students discuss and debate issues that affect citizens, propose possible legislation to make government more efficient and craft their own bills.
Participants will also build leadership skills, develop critical thinking and get the opportunity to meet their service hours by completing community service projects with a fun and engaged group of peers.
Students will have the option of attending the Model Conference in the spring and serve as club leaders.
The program is open to all high school students. Participants do not have to be a YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) member to attend.
Fall 2025! Register today or if you are interested in learning about Youth & Government, please contact .