Youth & Government / Model United Nations (MUN)

Step onto the
World Stage

Middle schoolers become global ambassadors through Model United Nations (MUN)—researching international issues, representing real countries, and working together to solve challenges that affect us all.

What to Expect

6th–8th graders join a local delegation—through a YMCA, school, or youth group—and meet weekly to create friendships, build community, and prepare for two statewide events. At these events, they become UN Ambassadors, representing nations as they write position papers, debate global issues, and draft resolutions in UN-style committees like the General Assembly, ECOSOC, and the International Court of Justice.

Dates & Times

Weekly meeting times are set by each delegation. Check with your local delegation for details.

  • 26th MUN NorCal 1-Day Training Event: March-TBD

       26th MUN SoCal 1-Day Training Event: March-TBD

  • 26th MUN Summit: April 23-25 (Fri-Sun), Camp Roberts National Guard Base, San Miguel, CA

Looking to support the program? Become an MUN volunteer here.

 

Signups for the 2026-2027 MUN session will open on a to be determined date. Stay tuned.

Need help registering or finding your local delegation?

Contact Megan Brennan, Program Director, at [email protected].

To learn more about the program, reach out to Ali Sheaffer, Associate Executive Director, [email protected].

Looking to support the program? Become an MUN volunteer here.

Ready to Join?

Who Can Join

MUN is open to all 6th-8th graders.

Pricing

Program costs vary by center. Contact your local Y for details about pricing, payment plans, and financial assistance.

Where You’ll Be

You can join a local MUN delegation at any of these Y centers:

  • Anderson Munger Family YMCA (Koreatown)
  • Antelope Valley Family YMCA
  • Berkeley
  • Burbank YMCA
  • Crenshaw Family YMCA
  • Crowell Family YMCA (formerly South Pasadena San Marino YMCA)
  • Culver-Palms Family YMCA
  • Diablo Valley
  • East Valley Family YMCA (North Hollywood)
  • EPIC-Pomona
  • EPIC-OC (Orange County)
  • EPIC-West Covina
  • Foothills
  • Gardena-Carson Family YMCA
  • Greater Long Beach-Lakewood
  • Hollywood YMCA
  • Ketchum-Downtown YMCA
  • Mid Valley Family YMCA (Van Nuys)
  • Montebello-Commerce YMCA
  • North Valley Family YMCA (Porter Ranch)
  • Palisades-Malibu YMCA
  • Pasadena-Sierra Madre YMCA
  • San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA (Palos Verdes/San Pedro)
  • Santa Anita Family YMCA (Monrovia)
  • Santa Clarita Family YMCA
  • Santa Monica
  • SDSC-La Jolla
  • Southeast-Rio Vista YMCA
  • SVC-Palo Alto
  • SVC-Southwest
  • SVC-Northwest
  • Torrance-South Bay YMCA
  • Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA
  • Westside (Collins & Katz Family YMCA)
  • West Valley Family YMCA (Reseda)
  • Westchester Family YMCA
  • Wilmington YMCA

If you don’t find a center above that is close to you, please contact Megan Brennan, Program Director, at [email protected].  If you are looking to start a new delegation, please contact Ali Sheaffer, Operations Executive Director, at [email protected].