YMCA Child Achievement

YMCA Child Achievement

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YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT The Y is here for all with programs that nurture the full potential of children and teens, address critical social issues, and support positive outcomes for all. > View intake form KEY DATES: Jan. 12 - Registration Opens Jan. 26 - Program Starts Jan. 28 - Info Session, 6 p.m. at Freehold Family YMCA March 15 - Community Outreach • YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT • DEVELOPING LEADERS • CIVIC ENGAGEMENT • YOUTH & GOVERNMENT (YAG) • ONE CIRCLE PROGRAMS • NURTURING POTENTIAL • SUPPORTING HEALTHY, HAPPY KIDS The Y is here for all with programs that nurture the full potential of children and teens, address critical social issues, and support positive outcomes for all. > View intake form KEY DATES: Jan. 12 – Registration Opens Jan. 26 – Program Starts Jan. 28 – Info Session, 6 p.m. at Freehold Family YMCA March 15 – In Person Pre-Leg Session April 24-26 – YAG Conference Model United Nations (MUN) 12 WKS | FALL • OCT.–JAN. | Grades 6-12 Designed to introduce students to world cultures while debating issues of international importance, students engage in a hands-on environment of learning. They develop innovative thinking and leadership skills, expand their understanding of current events throughout the world and resolve world issues in weekly meetings and at a simulated United Nations Conference. 9 WKS | SPRING • FEB.–APRIL | Grades 6-12 Teens find their voice and gain hands-on knowledge of our state government by writing, presenting, and debating their own piece of legislation at the annual three-day simulation at the NJ-YAG Conference. More than 400 delegates have the opportunity to debate pertinent state issues, engage in servant leadership, and most importantly, forge lifelong relationships. 8 WKS | FALL • OCT.–JAN. | SPRING • FEB.–APRIL Grades 5-8 Girls Council encourages the development of strength, courage, confidence, honesty, and communication skills for girls. The goal is to enhance girls’ abilities and positive self-image so they are [Google Places type: non profit organization]