YOUTH LEGISLATURE

Students explore the meaning of civics and democracy in our nation by assuming the roles of various Washington State elected officials, researching and drafting creative policy solutions to community problems and engaging in service-oriented activities. Delegates learn and practice tolerance, understanding, and peer mentorship while putting to use real-world skills for a lifetime of civic involvement.

Youth Legislature Event Schedule

Due Dates

72ND Youth Legislature

  • December 31st – Financial Assistance Forms Due
  • February 1st – Registration and Bill Submission Opens
  • March 18th – Registration and Bill Submission Closes

CONA 2019

  • November 30th – Applications and Financial Assistance Forms Due
  • December 1-15th – Interviews
  • December 18th – CONA Delegation is Announced
  • June 26th – July 5th – CONA, Black Mountain, NC

Statewide Events

  • April 26-27th – Leadership Training
  • May 8th – 11th – 72nd Youth Legislature

Find a Delegation Near You

District 1: Northwest Washington
Anna Hazen
YMCA Youth & Government

 

District 2: Seattle/Tacoma
Anna Hazen
YMCA Youth & Government

 

District 3: Coast, Peninsula & SW WA
Michell Gentry
Olympic Peninsula YMCA

 

District 4: Southeastern Washington
Shayna Hutchins
Dayton High School

 

District 5: Spokane
Erin Fitzgerald
YMCA Youth & Government

2017-18 Program Materials

Bill Templates

Student legislation is submitted via the REGY site. Use the templates below to prepare your bill prior to entering it in REGY.

PROGRAM VIDEO

Wondering what the Youth Legislature program is all about? Check out this quick video to learn more!

 

 

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REGISTRATION

State Event Registration

Register for statewide program events here. Please note that all delegates to statewide Youth Legislature events must participate in a local delegation and should check with their local advisor prior to registering for a statewide event. 

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STUDENT VIDEO

2016 student created video

During the 69th session of the Washington YMCA Youth Legislature, student journalists partnered with staff from TVW to give you an insider perspective on this life-changing program. Find out what this programs means to the students we served.

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ADVISOR RESOURCES

The Advisor Handbook includes resources, materials and activities to use in your classroom or delegation meeting.

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