Ali Jenkins
On Saturday, January 26th, Homer Youth and Government members traveled to Liverpool for their lock-in event. This event is held annually and is sponsored by the North Area Family YMCA Youth and Government program. While Homer comprises a portion of District Six for the New York State Youth and Government program, the remaining part of the district is located in other areas of Central New York. In order to meet and bond with the entire district, Youth and Government members annually share this night of governmental activities, games, contests, and fun!
In preparation for the Youth and Government State Conference in March, students in the judicial, legislative, and lobbying programs spent time reviewing their cases, bills, and arguments with their peers. Making final edits, critiques, and suggestions, members helped each other to further ready their materials for the conference. After working, the students enjoyed a night full of games. The bonding exercises included a balloon tower building contest, a game in which students were challenged to strategize together in order to achieve success, and three intense rounds of dodgeball. In addition, students were given opportunities to swim, play racquetball, vote on this year’s district t-shirt design, play manhunt, and socialize with new friends.
The district undoubtedly emerged from the lock-in as a more bonded group, and the students are now eagerly awaiting the spring conference!
