Youth in Government

As part of the Youth in Government Program, high school students who live in Saratoga spend 2 weeks during the summer to learn about local government, meet their elected representatives, and gain hands-on experience in City government. Participants also earn internship/service credits.

  • All class sessions held during summer 2020 are virtual
  • A mix of classroom-style instruction, panel discussions, and individual and team assignments/presentations
  • Learn about your City and local government
  • Meet your City Council
  • Explore careers in government
  • Earn 25 hours of internship/service credit
  • To receive internship/service hours and certificate of completion, participants must attend all scheduled sessions
  • Program cost: $50
  • Internet access and computer with camera/microphone is required

Registration 

Registration for the Youth in Government Program is currently closed. The City will announce the opening of the registration period through the City’s newsletter, the Saratoga Source. 

Subscribe to receive the Saratoga Source by email.

Program Schedule

07/27/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
07/28/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
07/29/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
07/30/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
08/03/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
08/04/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
08/05/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
08/06/20
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
08/19/20
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
(Final Presentation & Certificates of Completion)