Model United Nations

Model United Nations is a middle school-aged program that allows our youth to explore the concepts of advocacy, diplomacy, and global citizenship. YMCA of San Francisco's Model United Nations program ensures that youth understand the principles of global citizenship, leadership, and empathy, along with the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We focus on values-based leadership and civic engagement among youth to strengthen their participation in our democracy. Youth can discuss international issues, explore other cultures, and use critical thinking skills.

 

Weekly Meetings

Delegates will meet weekly to discuss current events and topics related to their program areas and role assignments. Youth will learn the skills of public speaking, debate, and problem-solving, to name a few. We will have the opportunity to travel on a few overnight trips this year, where youth will practice these skills with peers from all across California as they explore together what it means to be a change-maker.

Event Schedule

YSF Leadership Conference

February 2024, Location: TBD 

 

1-Day Training

March 2024, Location: Sacramento Central YMCA

 

Country Presentation Day (For families and guests)

April 2024, Location: TBD 

 

Summit

Friday, May 3-Sunday, May 5, 2024, Location: YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

Registration

Participating Branches and Point of Contact for Registration

 

Bayview Hunters Point YMCA

TBD 

 

Buchanan YMCA

Lead Advisor: Precious Ogbonna

Contact: Pogbonna@ymcasf.org

 

Marin YMCA

Lead Advisor: Nana Sosa

Contact: Lsosa@ymcasf.org

 

Richmond District YMCA

Lead Advisor: Jackson Livingston

Contact: Jlivingston@ymcasf.org