Program Overview

Connecticut YMCA Youth and Government offers both middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) model state government assemblies to students and schools across the state.

These annual assemblies allow students to represent their schools and communities in a variety of roles across the different branches and components of state government. 

Students are offered the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of issues, develop critical thinking skills, and articulate their beliefs while engaging constructively with their peers from around Connecticut.

This year’s conference for all ages will be March 6-8, 2025.
Hartford, CT | Hartford/Windsor Airport Marriott

Getting Started

Whether you’re brand new to Youth and Government or one of our experienced participants and advisors, here’s everything you’ll need as you get started each year:

• Learn how to join and start a delegation at your school or YMCA
• Visit our high school and middle school assembly pages to plan your participation
• Scholarships to the conference are available on a basis of need for students
• Adult Advisors may also enrich their experience by completing the Civic Health Champion certification form.

For any questions about joining the program, starting a delegation, or attending one of our assemblies, please contact our program staff.

Assembly Preview

You can review the 2024 Youth and Government Billbook to see last year’s Conference Schedule and Bills.

Want to see one of our assemblies in action? Check out the video below to see what it’s like to represent your school and community at YMCA Youth and Government: