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Youth & Government®, a national YMCA program, empowers students from every corner of the U.S. through firsthand civic engagement.
California YMCA Youth & Government
Our Programs
Model Legislature & Court
Grades 9th-12th
Model Legislature & Court (MLC) is led by our Youth Governor, Secretary of State, and Chief Justice, with support and guidance from over 100 dedicated volunteers.
Model United Nations
Grades 6th-8th
Model United Nations (MUN) brings middle school students, or "ambassadors," from across California to form delegations and discuss global issues.
Conference on National Affairs
Grades 9th-12th
Conference on National Affairs (CONA) brings high school students together for an opportunity to convene and discuss issues facing society with peers nationwide.
National Judicial Competition
Grades 9th-12th
National Judicial Competition (NJC) is a national competition with a Mock Trial (criminal court) and a Model Supreme Court (appellate).
About Us
88
%
of Y&G Alumni over the age of 25 have received a bachelor's ...
100
K+
students served in the past 30 years alone
30
%
Y&G Alumni are more likely to vote in upcoming elections
"Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written in the history of this generation."
—ROBERT KENNEDY
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California YMCA Youth & Government relies on the support of volunteers and donors to deliver outstanding statewide educational experiences to close to 5,000 youth delegates each year. Find out how you can get involved.
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Thank you to our donors for ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
