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Youth Empowerment Programs
The YMCA offers a variety of specialty classes, programs and services for teens to help them give back, read ahead, work out, learn a new skill and meet friends.
Indiana YMCA Youth and Government
Students won’t just read about government; they will be the government!
The Indiana YMCA Youth and Government (INYaG) program provides a fun and unique opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to step into shoes of the individuals who run our State Government! This program provides the opportunity to study and debate public issues, learn the different parts of our state government, and participate in events that shape growth, public speaking skills, social skills, leadership skills, and more! Local activities lead to a regional leadership conference during the fall and a threeday statewide model government conference during the spring where students can apply what they have learned.
Choose One Meeting Site:
Avondale Meadows YMCA
Baxter YMCA
Benjamin Harrision YMCA
Jordan YMCA
Contact Laney for more info [email protected] or 317-207-7460
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/1/25 | 4/1/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
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09/01/25 - 03/31/26
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Register |
Indiana YMCA Youth and Government Conference for High School Only
Must be a part of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Delegation to register: For more information contact Laney at [email protected].
This is an exciting opportunity for youth to step into shoes of the individuals who run our State Government! Indiana Youth and Government is a three-day conference in which students participate directly in a simulation of the democratic process. At this high school event, students will learn the legislative process; how to research and debate public issues; present and rank bills; as well as meet students from different schools and gain critical skills, like social skills, public speaking skills, leadership skills, and more!
Registration costs for MGC cover:
Conference Materials
T-shirt
Celebration Banquet
Completion of additional program forms may be required.
Available Sessions
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02/28/26 - 03/02/26
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Registration Closed |
Young Men of Distinction (YMOD)
Young Men of Distinction (YMOD), is geared toward young men in middle and high school. The goal of this program is to promote clear pathways to skill building and improving outcomes in numerous areas such as academic achievement, positive identity, personal and professional agency, social-emotional health and wellbeing, career readiness, financial stability, and civic engagement. This program is structured to help boys and young men of color reach their full potential, empowering young men to understand their power of choice.
SATURDAY SERIES INCLUDES:
Creation Sessions • Guest Speakers Leadership Development • Life Skills Rec Time • Post-secondary & Career Exposure • Financial Literacy • Service Learning • Mentoring • Experiential Trips
For more information, please contact:
Daniel at [email protected]. or 317-450-8144
Learn more about the YMCA’s national Boys and Young Men of Color Strategy and how you can get involved! https://ymcadc.org/engage/
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 7/31/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |