Delaware Youth in Government

Delaware Youth in Government Teen Leadership Model Legislative and Judicial experience supported by the YMCA of Delaware for young people in Delaware We teach teens to challenge themselves.

At Youth in Government, we don’t just teach teens about government, we teach teens how to be better people. We teach teens tolerance and understanding, we teach teens coping skills and independence. We teach teens how to set goals, to pride themselves in their accomplishments, and work harder in order to improve. We teach teens how to solve problems, compromise, and speak their minds. We teach the

m to work as a team. We teach teens to be leaders. Everything that we do within our program to help teens be better citizens.

They came to raise the bar ⚖️They are returning renewed and on a mission!First State…here we come👩‍⚖️🧑🏻‍⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️Until nex...
07/31/2025

They came to raise the bar ⚖️
They are returning renewed and on a mission!
First State…here we come👩‍⚖️🧑🏻‍⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️
Until next year Twin Cities…

The Delaware 2025 National Judicial Competition Delegates are raising the bar.8 of our delegates are in St. Paul, Minnes...
07/30/2025

The Delaware 2025 National Judicial Competition Delegates are raising the bar.
8 of our delegates are in St. Paul, Minnesota representing justice, liberty, and the 1st State at its best!! 👩‍⚖️👩🏽‍⚖️🧑🏻‍💼⚖️

06/30/2025
Delaware Changemakers are representing Big DE Energy in Orlando Florida at the 2025 Changemakers Summit this weekend! Sh...
06/28/2025

Delaware Changemakers are representing Big DE Energy in Orlando Florida at the 2025 Changemakers Summit this weekend!
Shout out to Allison, Audrey, Iyanna and Jeshen!! For Kick Starting The Game and reinforcing It’s Ok To Not Be Ok. We are proud of you all!

✨As we reflect on the achievements of our YIG program and conference this year, we want to especially THANK our State El...
05/08/2025

✨As we reflect on the achievements of our YIG program and conference this year, we want to especially THANK our State Elected Officials who sponsored a delegate! We humbly appreciate your generosity in participating in our Sponsor Your Seat campaign providing the opportunity for our youth to Unleash their potential!
Special thank you to Honorable Mara Gorman, Honorable Eric Morrison, Honorable Stephanie T. Bolden, Honorable Kyra Hoffner, Honorable Jack Walsh, Honorable Eric Buckson and Honorable Kamala Smith. 💫

We had an exuberant and successful 3 Day State Conference this weekend. Thank you to all our delegates, advisors, Electe...
04/07/2025

We had an exuberant and successful 3 Day State Conference this weekend. Thank you to all our delegates, advisors, Elected Officials, Legislative Hall staff, Kent County Courthouse staff, and Capitol Police for making this a memorable experience!

Remember to join us today at 5:30pm to learn more about the Youth In Government program at the Dover YMCA and a special ...
02/10/2025

Remember to join us today at 5:30pm to learn more about the Youth In Government program at the Dover YMCA and a special Meet and Greet with John Rice, the new Community Executive Director!

📢Calling Kent County High School students!
Join us on Monday, February 10th at 5:30pm for a Meet & Greet with John Rice, Community Executive Director at the Dover Family YMCA and learn about our impressive model Legislative and Judicial Leadership programs.

📢Calling Kent County High School students!Join us on Monday, February 10th at 5:30pm for a Meet & Greet with John Rice, ...
02/04/2025

📢Calling Kent County High School students!
Join us on Monday, February 10th at 5:30pm for a Meet & Greet with John Rice, Community Executive Director at the Dover Family YMCA and learn about our impressive model Legislative and Judicial Leadership programs.

What a profound week as our Governor, Matt Meyer and Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay were sworn into office and reinforced t...
01/24/2025

What a profound week as our Governor, Matt Meyer and Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay were sworn into office and reinforced that more is possible here in the great state of Delaware, their love for Delaware and the reminder that we are the First State for a reason! God Bless them, this great state, and our nation.🇺🇸

🌍 Delaware Professionals & YIG Alumni—We Need You! 🌍 Join our Policy in Action Career Panel and inspire tomorrow’s leade...
01/20/2025

🌍 Delaware Professionals & YIG Alumni—We Need You! 🌍 Join our Policy in Action Career Panel and inspire tomorrow’s leaders by sharing your experiences. Whether you’re a policymaker, business leader, or community advocate, your voice can make a difference!
📅 Feb 11th and/or 20th
⏰ 7–8 PM EST
📍 Virtual on Zoom
Sign up to be a panelist today—link in bio!

Happy Martin Luther King Day of Service!Thank you to our Middletown family for kicking off the celebration with a MLK Pr...
01/20/2025

Happy Martin Luther King Day of Service!
Thank you to our Middletown family for kicking off the celebration with a MLK Prayer Breakfast. Special thank you to Community Executive Director Rich Berry, CEO Jarred Royster, Congresswoman Sarah McBride, Representative Sherae'a Moore and community clergy for your mobilizing words of empowerment and/or prayers!

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