Youth in Government Program

Have you ever wanted to improve something locally? Maybe you see the need for sidewalks, a dog park, or more visible signs to find businesses. Perhaps you want to help the homeless or just make a difference. To make change, it’s helpful to understand how your local government works. This program was created to give middle school students the opportunity to develop mature citizenship and learn how decisions are made at the town/city government level.

The Town of Haymarket is hosting a Youth in Government Program (the “Program”) for local students.  The Program will be open to 15 participants in Middle School (grades 6-8). The Town of Haymarket and Town Council are hosting this program with the intent to provide our youth of Haymarket an opportunity to voice their opinion and share a role in the decision-making on the issues that arise in our Town. If you have a child interested in participating, they are in grade 6, 7 or 8 and live in the Haymarket/Gainesville area please fill out the application below. 

All applications are due to Town Hall by Friday, September 22, 2023. You can mail or hand deliver your application to: 

Town Hall

15000 Washington Street, Suite 100

Haymarket, VA 20169

You can also email applications to:      aelswick@townofhaymarket.org

All participants will be notified on Monday, October 2, 2023 if they've been accepted into the Program.

If you have any questions please email aelswick@townofhaymarket.org or call 703-753-2600 ext. 203