Our New Jersey branches provide civic engagement programs for teens in grades 7-12.
Model UN
Grades 7-12 | Students at North Hunterdon, Voorhees, Hunterdon Central, Readington Middle and JP Case Middle School participate through programs provided through their school while other interested students can participate as part of our YMCA-based group. High school and middle school students each attend separate conferences in January.
Program runs September through January
New Jersey Youth and Government
Grades 7-12 | Students participate in the role of a NJ legislator and and propose a bill to become a future law culminating with a three-day conference. Students at North Hunterdon, Voorhees, Hunterdon Central High Schools, Readington Middle and and JP Case Middle School participate through programs provided through their school while other interested students can participate as part of our YMCA-based group.
Program runs January through April