Youth Legislature has students work all year to learn parliamentary procedure and write their own legislation. During this program teens will develop confidence, hone skills in writing, research and public speaking, and better understand their power as citizens in a democratic society.
YMCA Youth & Government is committed to offering civics education and experiences throughout the school year. All of the state-wide events will be held virtually. We will keep you informed as additional delegation and advisor resources become available. Contact us for information about your local program.
This year the YMCA Youth & Government State Office is hosting a Statewide Virtual Delegation. This virtual delegation is composed of delegations who have disbanded due to COVID-19 and students who do not have a local delegation to join. For more information, please contact Emily Lake at elake@seattleymca.org.
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In May, students from across the state come together to form a mock legislature of the Washington State Legislature. Students will fill leadership roles across a variety of program areas including: Senate, House, Lobbyists, Press, and Pages. Students will debate with other students from across the state, exposing the students to a variety of viewpoints while discussing solutions to problems facing their own communities.
Virtual Advisor Training: October 24, 2020
Virtual Leadership Training: April 8-9, 2021
Virtual Youth Legislature Conference: May 5-9, 2021, subject to change
Student legislation is submitted via the REGY site. Use the templates below to prepare your bill prior to entering it in REGY.
Below is a list of all current Youth Legislature Delegations. If you are interested in joining, starting a new delegation, or do not see a program in your area listed, please contact Emily Lake at elake@seattleymca.org or call 360-357-3475.