JUNIORYG
YG is a cool way to learn about our government.-Student Participant

JuniorYG is part of the YMCA Texas Youth and Government. It is a program for middle school/junior high students. Students research, write and debate a State issue with their peers from across Texas in mock legislature! Students participate in their own Middle School State Conference in February at the State Capitol. Student officer positions are available for returning students.

JUNIORYG: Delegates in JuniorYG are in a recognized middle school/junior high school.

The following are the sections available:

Duran House-students that have little to no experience in Legislative.

House-students with some experience in legislative or debating (7^th and 8^th graders). If an advisor feels a 6^th grader will be fine in House, they must get approval from District Director before registering them in the House.

Senate is for experienced 8^th graders, these are student who have participated in the program at least one year. Returning JuniorYG delegates need to generate a new bill topic from what they submitted their previous year.

Banned Topics: Affirmative Action and Abortion.

Optimum Size:

Duran-to be determined. House 150 seats Senate 62 seats.

Reminder: Banned topics include Affirmative Action and Abortion Bills. NO BILLS will be accepted that have anything to do with these topics!

Legislative Tools To Help Prepare Student

My child was painfully shy. She would get physically ill anytime she had to make any kind of speech. This program has given her the confidence to be able to speak in a public setting. The great thing about this program is that it gives an opportunity for any student to have this great learning experience. -Parent
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

The YMCA Texas Youth & Government program is organized throughout the state to serve middle school and high school students.

Quick Steps:

1. Join or start a club

2. Choose how you want your voice to be heard

3. Prepare and practice

4. Attend the local District Conference in your area to qualify

5. Attend the State Conference in Austin, where hundreds of students across Texas convene.

6. Participate in other YMCA events/programs.

2011 JUNIORYG STATE CONFERENCE

See the Power Point below for some highlights of the conference.

JUNIORYG

Congratulation to our winners

See link below to see names and awards.

2011 Award Winners