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Youth & Government
Youth & Government is a model legislature and court program for high school students that offers insight into government processes and knowledge to solve community problems by utilizing democratic processes. By stepping into roles of judges, lawyers, or Youth Governors, participants research, write, and debate to pass their own bills in an attempt to resolve real issues.
The program includes trips to Camp Roberts and Sacramento, collaborating with over 1,800 students across the state to experience the legislative world and meet California senators, assembly members, and judges.
Model Legislature & Court
MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT
78th Model Legislature & Court
$350 deposit due at time of registration, balance due on February 2, 2026
The Delegates will meet Tuesdays at the Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA (Dates and time TBD)
Includes:
Camp Roberts Training: November 6 – November 9
(check-in will be Friday night / check-out Monday
late afternoon / Includes: 3 nights, 8 meals)
Sacramento MLC Program: February 12 – February 15
(check-in will be Fri. / check-out Mon. late morning /
Includes: 3 nights, Fri. & Sun. dinners)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/26 | 2/16/27 | Online / Front Desk | $ 1300.00 | $ 1450.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Minimum Deposit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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08/19/26 - 02/20/27
|
24 / 24 Available | $ 350.00 |
Register Closes 12/27/2026 |
Model Legislature & Court - Interest List
THIS IS ONLY AN INTRESET LIST
MODEL LEGISLATURE & COURT
78th Model Legislature & Court
The delegates will meet monthly starting mid-August at the St. George Youth Center, specific days and times will be shared once participants are fully enrolled into the program.
Includes:
Camp Roberts Training: November 6 – November 9
(check-in will be Friday night / check-out Monday
late afternoon / Includes: 3 nights, 8 meals)
Sacramento MLC Program: February 12 – February 15
(check-in will be Fri. / check-out Mon. late morning /
Includes: 3 nights, Fri. & Sun. dinners)
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/26 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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05/01/26 - 10/31/26
Interest List
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Register |