Youth Leg Returns

Youth in Government Program

The YMCA Hawaii State Youth Legislature program was born out of the need to encourage teenagers of our island home to practice active citizenship. Sponsored by the YMCA of Honolulu, the YMCA Hawaii State Youth Legislature is a mock legislative program which starts with training in August and culminates with the State Session.

The program allows teens opportunities to:

• Examine and research current issues.
• Practice written and oral communication.
• Interact with others to gain self-confidence and new perspectives.
• Learn to form and express your opinions.
• Handle opposing views in a positive manner.
• Be exposed to possible career options.
• Gain experience that you can include in your resumes.
• Make lasting friendships.

Spring Leadership Conference and Election Rally:

• March 24-26, 2012 at the Pagoda Hotel, $169.00/Student (includes room and meals)

State Legislative Session

• August 16-19, 2012, Pagoda Hotel, $266.00/Student (includes room and meals)

For more program and financial assistance information, contact Dave Endo at 848-2494.