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WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The YMCA’s Model United Nations for middle schoolers will begin in the Conejo Valley on March 9. Students in grades sixth through eighth are eligible. The program is sponsored by the Southeast Ventura County YMCA.
The 10-week program gives participants an opportunity to discuss international issues, discover other cultures, develop life-enhancing skills and meet new friends from across California.
From March 9 through May 17, the Conejo Valley delegation meets weekly on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Yarrow Family YMCA (31105 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village). Participants will also attend a training conference on March 25 at UCLA and a statewide Summit conference at Camp Pali Mountain in Running Springs on May 19 to 21.
Delegates will learn conflict resolution skills, speech and debate skills and how to prepare and give an impactful presentation. They will also learn the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The cost is $550 per person and includes all weekly meetings, the one-day training conference and the three-day/two-night Summit Conference including transportation, meals and other conference costs.
For more information, go to https://www.sevymca.org/model-united-nationsor email milleryouthgov@sevymca.org.