YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
Program Orientation
Thursday, August 27, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm
4801 Airport Plaza Dr.,Suite 400 Long Beach, CA 90815
Registration Deadline:
September 24, 2026
MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT
(High School Delegates, 9th-12th)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 24, 2026
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: Thursday's from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (September - February)
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA 5835 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90713
TBA
| CONFERENCES | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Training and Elections | Camp Roberts, San Miguel, CA | October30-November 2, 2026 |
| Virtual Check In | Zoom Conference Call | TBD: January |
| Model Legislature & Court Conference | SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA | February 11-15, 2027 |
Registration Part 1: Please reach out to Lead Advisor, John Caprietta, at john.caprietta@lbymca.org to submit your parental agreements after reviewing the program guide and can ensure commitment to the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Youth and Government program.
Families may qualify to pay anywhere between $100-$1,400 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.
Additional scholarships will be available through CAL Y Youth and Government
Registration Part 2:
Must attend the Parent Orientation
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
Location:
YMCA of Greater Long Beach
4801 Airport Plaza Dr., Suite 400, Long Beach, CA 90815
Registration Part 3:
Lead Advisor will send instructions on the online process for registering for the statewide conference
- Attend weekly meetings at your preferred YMCA branch on Thursday evenings
- Attend the Training & Elections Conference: San Miguel, CA October 30-November 2, 2026
- Attend the Leadership Retreat: Big Bear, CA January 16-18, 2027
- Attend the Model Legislature & Court Conference: Sacramento, CA February 11-15, 2027
- Participate in the association wide volunteer event: TBD