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Student YMCAs (formerly Tri-Hi-Y)
Cost: $30 per year for Non-Members
$20 per
year for YMCA Members
($10 from each student's registration fee goes towards the club's budget)
Student YMCAs, formerly known as Tri-Hi-Y, are a group of teens whose goal is to serve
the community while building character and leadership in the students involved. Weekly
or bi-weekly meetings provide an opportunity for students to meet
others from across the city and gain a better understanding of the
community in which they live. Clubs and Student YMCAs can meet with
other groups on Monday nights at a local YMCA or in their schools.
Each group must have an adult sponsor who is approved by the YMCA.
For More Info: Travis Roques 334-229-0034
Youth One Montgomery
The purpose of Youth
One Montgomery is to bring teens from schools across the city,
public and private, together to discuss issues that affect us all.
The goal is racial and cultural understanding among young people in
Montgomery. Speakers, Videos, and activities will give participants
the opportunity to explore other cultures and points of view. Many
past participants have enjoyed the opportunity to meet other
students that they would have possibly never met before. Each month
there is one meeting and one activity.
There is no cost to
students, but membership is limited. Please contact Tammy
Fleming if you are interested.
Interpersonal Relations Youth Leadership
The Interpersonal Relations Youth Leadership Program (IPRYL) is a
collaboration between the YMCA, Montgomery Public Schools, and local
Private schools. High School Juniors and Seniors (Big Buddies) are
paired with 1st - 3rd Graders in local elementary schools (Little
Buddies) in a mentoring relationship 3 days a week in the Little
Buddy's school.
The Big Buddies spend 7 weeks learning about
Childhood development, tutoring, and working tighter as a team to
solve problems. Classes are led by a facilitator, who is a High
School teacher, with outside speakers. After this time of learning,
the Big Buddies meet their Little Buddies who are selected by their
guidance counselors and teachers as needing a little help catching
up with their classmates. The Big Buddies spend Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday meeting with their students and Monday and Friday
discussing their week with their class and receiving more training.
Parents and teachers often comment on the changes that are
seen in both the Little Buddy and the Big Buddy. The Little Buddies
realize that someone cares about them and their success and the Big
Buddies learn about the responsibilities of raising a child and the
importance of building assets in the lives of children.
For
more information, contact Sam
Adams.
Youth in Government Programs
Youth in Government is a large component of the
Student YMCA program. There are two main components of Youth in
Government: Youth Judicial, and Youth Legislature. Although these
are both three day conferences, the scope is much larger and much of
the learning is done in the local Student YMCA. Even if you think
you are not interested in government, there are many roles available
such as:
- Print Media (writing and taking pictures for the
conference Newspaper)
- Electronic Media (preparing slide shows for the
conferences)
- Lobbyist (meeting with Youth Legislators and
preparing printed material to support legislation that you would
like to see passed)
- Clerks (they keep up with paperwork related to
bills and committees)
- Chaplains (preparing devotions)
- Deputies (at Judicial, they keep everyone in
order and make sure each courtroom has everything in order
- Officers (there are many other leadership
positions that give students the opportunity to LEARN and the
opportunity to GROW!)
You can find out more by reading the
program descriptions below and by going to www.alyig.org.
Youth in City Government
Montgomery's Youth in City Program is
the oldest in the state. In January or February, Montgomery's
Downtown Optimist Club, in cooperation with the Britton YMCA,
sponsors Youth in City as a part of Optimist International Youth
Appreciation Week. Students in grades 7-12 from all over the city
gather in City Hall for a day to debate the city ordinances they
prepared. This program is very similar to Youth Legislature, except
it is on a citywide level rather than a statewide level. Officers
are elected at the opening meeting, held the night before. A Youth
Mayor and 8 City Councilmen preside over the day. The morning and
early afternoon are spent debating. The late afternoon is filled
with the Youth Mayor's election and guest speakers. The election is
held immediately after lunch, so those votes may be tallied during
the guest speakers. Usual guest speakers are the Mayor and City
Councilmen. Others just drop by to watch the youth in action. After
the announcement of the Youth Mayor's election, the new Youth Mayor
adjourns. It is an important learning experience for all youth to
have. There is no cost for this event, but seats are limited to the
first 75 who sign up and turn in an ordinance.
Contact
Travis Roques
for more information.
Pre-Youth Judicial Meeting
This is a preparation meeting for
students interested in participating in the Youth Judicial Program.
Teams of six students take on the roles of lawyers and witnesses and
try a mock case before youth judges. At Pre-Youth, the students
watch as actual attorneys demonstrate many of the elements needed to
try their case at the state program. Everyone who attends will also
vote on their choice for Youth Judges who will preside in November.
When: Saturday, September 15,
2007
Where: YMCA Camp Chandler - Wetumpka,
Alabama
Grades: 9-12 (Must be either YIG club
members or Student YMCA members)
Cost: $10.00
Elections:
Judges, Sheriff, and Deputy Sheriffs
Fall Planning
Retreat
About 150 young leaders (Grades 9-12) meet at
YMCA Camp Chandler to plan the Youth Judicial and Youth Legislature
Program for the year. These students recommend changes for the
program as well as rally the support of members from all over the
state. The weekend event serves as an introduction to the program as
well as an opportunity for prospective leaders to assume positions
in the process. It is a must for new clubs and their advisors.
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16,
2007
Where: YMCA Camp Chandler - Wetumpka, Alabama
Grades: 9-12 (Must be either YIG club members or
Student YMCA members)
Cost:
$35.00
Youth Judicial Officer Training
Officers of the Youth Judicial Program are provided
intensive training for the Youth Judicial Program.
When: October 20-21, 2007
Where: YMCA Camp Chandler - Wetumpka, Alabama
Requirements: Youth Judicial Officer (Judges, bailiffs, sheriff
and deputy sheriffs)
Cost: $20
State
Youth Judicial Program ~ www.alyig.org/judicial/index.htm
This is a hands-on program where students try an actual case
and are scored by youth judges. Students work with attorneys, as
team coaches who help them understand the judicial system.
When: Saturday - Monday, November 10-12, 2007
Where:
Montgomery, Alabama
Grades: 9-12 (Must be either YIG club
members or Student YMCA members)
Youth Legislature District Meetings ~ http://www.alyig.org/leg
Each of the four state districts will
hold a District Meeting in January. The students at the Fall
Planning Meeting determine these dates and times. District meetings
are the forums where candidates for office are nominated and
district support is gathered. All Youth Legislature forms and
amendments are distributed at this meeting. Special attention is
given to practicing parliamentary procedure for the session.
What: District 3 Meeting
When: Sunday, January 25, 2009; 2:00 - 4:00pm
Where: Trinity Presbyterian School; Willet Hall; Click Here for Directions
Grades: 9-12 (Must be either YIG club members or Student YMCA
members)
Cost: No Charge
Youth Legislature Officer Training
Officers
of the Youth Legislature Program are provided training for the
Annual YMCA Youth Legislature Program.
When: February 28, 2009
Where: Grandview Family YMCA; Millbrook, Alabama
Requirements: Current Youth Leg.
Officer, Supreme Court Justices, Gov. Cabinet Member, Committee
Chair, Lobbyist and Press
Cost: TBA
YMCA Youth Legislature
A hands on program where over 500 high
school students take over state government for three days.
Participants are required to write a bill on a topic of their choice
and take it through the legislative process. Exciting elections,
dances and lots of fellowship top off this wholesome educational
experience.
When: Friday - Sunday, April 3-5, 2009
Where: Montgomery, Alabama
Grades: 9-12 (Must be either YIG club members or Student YMCA members)
Prerequisites: Must have attended District Meeting.
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