Democracy must be learned by each generation.
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YMCA Core Values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility.
Youth and Government uses the YMCA core values to teach teens in grades 9-12 how they can participate in the democratic process. Participants have opportunities to develop skills, make friends and learn how they can make a difference.

Massachusetts YMCA Youth & Government 2008 Conference
The program starts in late September with local delegations and culminates with a conference weekend in Boston where students come together for a Model Legislative session.
Youth & Government Ground Rules:
- Avoid Put Downs
- Choose Positive Rather than Negative
- Speak for Yourself
- Tell the Truth
- Respect Yourself and Others
- Be Responsible for Your Own Learning
- Accept Unfinished Business
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Youth Governor Paul DiBlasi

Youth Lt. Governor Mike Murphy
Photo credit: Ryan Stranz |