Jr. Youth In Government

In 2005, the Youth In Government experience was extended to students in the 7th and 8th grades. 

Much like their high school counterparts, Jr. YIG's middle school delegates form local chapters affiliated with their local YMCA branch.

However, high school students act in the role of mentor and student advisor, teaching these future YIG rockstars all that they need to know! This unique setup makes our Jr. YIG program the ultimate service-learning project.

Beginning in program year 2009-2010, 6th grade students who are part of a Jr. YIG Chapter may attend the annual Jr. Assembly with their 7th and 8th grade peers.

Jr. YIG chapters are currently set-up at a few YMCAs across the state. These chapters may be a part of a Sr. YIG chapter or exist on their own. Please contact the State Office if you are interested in forming a Jr. YIG Chapter.

Newly formed Jr. YIG chapters may request in the fall a limited number of Page positions at the Sr. State Assembly to help establish their Chapter.*

Participants of Jr. YIG will be afforded a few additional opportunities that their High School counterparts will not have access to:

• Current 8th grade delegates who participated in the Jr. Assembly (as 6th or 7th grader) may attend the high school State Assembly as a Page with the permission of the YMCA Delegation Leader and State Office.*

• Participants of Jr. YIG who attend Jr. Assembly will be able to enter the high school program as a second year delegate.

Participating in Jr. Youth In Government is an excellent way to grow a base for a high school chapter!!

*Positions in Page Program at the annual High School State Assembly are limited and will be assigned via the State Office.

Click here to learn more about the Page experience at Sr. YIG State Assembly in Tallahassee, or...

Click here to learn more about Jr. Assembly and get the scoop on the 6^th Annual Jr. Assembly being held May 12-15, 2011!!