YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
9th-12th Grade Students
MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT
The Model Legislature and Court (MLC) program brings together a cross-section of the state's high school students for a six-month, learn-by-doing experience that teaches the values of democracy. High school students throughout Greater Long Beach and its neighboring cities meet in local delegations to discuss major issues facing California. Delegates will learn major leadership, planning, and social skills that will prepare them for two major conferences and for the future. The delegates utilize the skills they are taught to draft legislation and select government positions to role-play.
Weekly meeting details:
Day/Time: Weekly beginning September 14th, Thursday's from 6:00PM-7:00PM.
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA 5835 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90713
2023-24 Youth and Government Program Info
| CONFERENCES | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Development | Camp Oakes, Big Bear, CA | October 27-29, 2023 |
| Training and Elections | Camp Roberts, San Miguel, CA | November 9-12, 2023 |
| Model Legislature & Court | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA | February 16-19, 2024 |
Registration Part 1: Please register for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Youth and Government program here:
Register Here
Registration Part 2:
Families may qualify to pay anywhere between $100-$850 for the Youth and Government program, depending on the family's household income
If you're interested in applying for a scholarship, please complete the financial assistance application and be sure to attach required backup as requested on the application form. Your financial assistance application must be turned in at our Welcome Center.
Financial Assistance Application
Additional scholarships will be available through CAL Y Youth and Government:
More details to come.
Camp Oakes
Participants will get to enjoy a weekend trip in October at our resident camp in Big Bear, CA for team bonding, building camaraderie and fun activities like archery, hiking and ziplining
Camp Roberts
This November, Delegates will be returning to Camp Roberts for the first conference of the program year where they'll explore various program areas as they embark on their Y&G journey
Sacramento
The final conference of the program year takes place in Sacramento, CA where participants will bring to fruition all the skills and knowledge they've gained in their program areas
