Welcome to the YMCA Center for Civic Engagement

Home of Model UN and Youth in Government!

The YMCA Center for Civic Engagement is a statewide leadership development program designed to allow students ages 11-19 to experience the processes of government in a hands-on way. Students in the program have the opportunity to engage in mock governments at the state, national and international levels.

If you're already a participating school, you'll find the links you need for downloads on the menu to the left.

For new visitors, we hope you'll take a few moments to use the links to General Information to learn more about the program and the opportunities it provides to more than 3,000 high school and middle school students in our state. The Center for Civic Engagement is proud to host the second largest program of its kind in the nation as we strive to teach the values of Democracy to each generation.

Important Updates and Deadlines

• Register for 2012 Youth in Government
• Register for Youth in Government Conference Staff
• View 2012 YIG Advisor's Manual
• View 2012 YIG New Advisor Supplement
• View 2012 YIG Delegate's Manual
• View 2012 Chattanooga Area Middle School Advisor Manual

Youth in Government 2012

• March 22-25, 2012 » Conference A
• April 12-15, 2012 » Conference B
• April 9, 2012 » Chattanooga Area Middle School Conference
• May 4, 2012 » Middle School Conference A
• May 11, 2012 » Middle School Conference B

Model United Nations 2012

• November 9-11, 2012 » Conference A
• November 16-18, 2012 » Conference B

Youth in Government 2013

• April 4-7, 2013 » Conference A
• April 18-21, 2013 » Conference B