78th Model Legislature & Court
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MORE UPDATES COMING SOON:
Registration Part 1 for YMCA of Greater Long Beach-Fairfield:
Please register for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach Youth and Government program here:
YMCA of Greater Long Beach Youth and Government Registration
Please note, the program fee is $1,400, however your program fee may be reduced depending on your financial assistance application, your scholarship will be applied as soon as you return your financial assistance application. Lead Advisor, Angelica Cortez will manually adjust your program fee once your financial aid application is reviewed and approved.
Registration Part 2 for CAL Y Youth and Government:
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2025. Missed the deadline? Please contact us TODAY at Jesse.Ramos-Shyman@lbymca.org or 562.423.0491
Please click on the link below for the CAL Y&G online registration instructions, please note your delegation's name is YMCA of Greater Long Beach-Fairfield:
Cal Y&G Statewide Delegation Registration Instructions (Coming soon)
Steps after you complete both of the Youth and Government registrations:
Once you've completed both registrations, a Youth and Government Lead Advisor will be in contact with you to confirm your registration and additional information.
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 main office, Fairfield Family YMCA.
Financial Assistance Application
Additional scholarships will be available through CAL Y Youth and Government:
CAL YMCA Scholarship Application Submission (Coming soon)
Weekly meeting details:
Day/Time: Weekly, Thursday meetings from 6:00PM-7:30PM.
Location: YMCA of Greater Long Beach Metro Office:
4801 Airport Plaza Dr. Ste 400, Long Beach, CA 90815
2025-26 Youth and Government Program Info
| CONFERENCES | LOCATION | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Development | Camp Oakes, Big Bear, CA | TBD |
| Training and Elections | Camp Roberts, San Miguel, CA | TBD |
| Model Legislature & Court | Sacramento, CA | TBD |
Camp Oakes:
Participants will get to enjoy a weekend trip 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 attending Camp Roberts where they'll learn about all program areas as they embark on their Youth and Government 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.
SPACE IS LIMITED! ENROLL TODAY!
For more information, please email Jesse Ramos-Shyman or call the Y at 562.423.0491.
