Illinois YMCA Youth & Government

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Illinois YMCA Youth & Government Illinois YMCA Youth and Government is student-led civic, education, and leadership experience. Thanks for being a part of this program!

This page is for alll participants of Illinois YMCA Youth and Government - current, alumni, advisors, volunteers.

10/30/2025

It’s the final day to give! 💫 Our Annual Campaign ends tonight — and every gift helps us provide housing, meals, billbooks, scholarships, and volunteer support that keep our mission alive. 💕

Your generosity keeps our community strong. Tap the Linktree in our bio to give tonight! 🔗

We continue to make amazing progress- thanks to all of you! All the support we have received will go towards providing ...
10/28/2025

We continue to make amazing progress- thanks to all of you! All the support we have received will go towards providing more civic education opportunities for the students and shape their futures as leaders. 🎉🌟

It's not too late to contribute! Our Annual Campaign will close on October 30. Click on the Linktree in our bio to donate 🔗

🚨Last chance students! Applications for Youth Advocacy Academy close today. Don't miss out on your chance to apply and b...
10/27/2025

🚨Last chance students! Applications for Youth Advocacy Academy close today. Don't miss out on your chance to apply and be part of this amazing program!

🔗Click the Linktree in our bio to apply before the deadline passes!

Model Government candidate applications are due TOMORROW- don't wait! ⏰ Head to the Guidebook app to find the applicatio...
10/23/2025

Model Government candidate applications are due TOMORROW- don't wait! ⏰

Head to the Guidebook app to find the application and information about leadership positions. 🤩

10/23/2025

Reminder! 🚨We extended the deadline for Youth Advocacy Academy, but there's only a couple days left to apply! 🥳⏳

Applications are due Oct. 27! Don't miss out on your chance to get involved! Click the Linktree in our bio to apply. 🌟

We've made incredible progress- thanks to you! Your support truly drives change. 🎉Every contribution to our Annual Campa...
10/22/2025

We've made incredible progress- thanks to you! Your support truly drives change. 🎉

Every contribution to our Annual Campaign helps equip the next generation with the tools to lead, grow and make a difference. 🌟

Swipe to see how close we are to reaching our goal ➡️ Tap the Linktree in our bio to give and be a part of the impact 🔗

Want to step into the shoes of a leader and make your voice heard? Our Model Government program is accepting candidate a...
10/22/2025

Want to step into the shoes of a leader and make your voice heard? Our Model Government program is accepting candidate applications! 🥳

Learn about how government works and get ready to debate, collaborate and lead! All the roles and the application can be found in the Guidebook app- make sure to check it out! 🤩

Don't wait- applications close October 24! ⏰

Our Youth Advocacy Academy is a 5-month statewide program that equips future leaders with the skills to organize, advoca...
10/21/2025

Our Youth Advocacy Academy is a 5-month statewide program that equips future leaders with the skills to organize, advocate and take action 📣 Good news- we have extended the deadline for applications!

Click the Linktree in our bio to apply- applications close Oct. 27 🗓️

Interested in running for office? If you said Yes on your registration form, you were sent an application and a link for...
10/13/2025

Interested in running for office? If you said Yes on your registration form, you were sent an application and a link for tonight's info meeting with our 2026 Leadership Team. You can also find the link on the Guidebook calendar! Hope to see you there!

First year with Youth and Government? Come learn all about YAG from our 2026 Leadership Team tonight! Check emails or th...
10/13/2025

First year with Youth and Government? Come learn all about YAG from our 2026 Leadership Team tonight! Check emails or the Guidebook calendar for link to join!

It is with heavy heart that we share the loss of Richard Stubblefield to the YAG community. Mr. Stubblefield served as ...
10/07/2025

It is with heavy heart that we share the loss of Richard Stubblefield to the YAG community. Mr. Stubblefield served as an advisor and was on the Board of Directors, including as the Vice Chair, for many years. We are grateful of his commitment and dedicated support to our mission to provide opportunities for students to engage in civic learning. 🕯️🤍

Information for services can be found in his obituary: https://www.hugheyfh.com/obituaries/Richard-Stubblefield?obId=45820221 #/obituaryInfo

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1315 Butterfield Road, Ste 218
Downers Grove, IL
60515

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IL YMCA Youth and Government was founded in 1949. For over the past 70+ years, the program has been dedicated to helping each generation learn about democracy in the state through our mock legislative and judicial programs. High school students focus on skills of critical thinking and writing, debate, time management through writing legislation, proposals and judicial appeal arguments. More importantly, students have a platform that helps them find their voice, their passion, and cultivate the skills of listening, collaboration, understanding, and respect - skills that will take them past high school, through college, and into their communities.