Delegates attend three main conference each year. The first two training conferences are held in Fresno (transportation provided).
The program culminates with the Model Legislature and Court held in Sacramento in February. Delegates stay in a four-star, downtown hotel and put to use their skills and training during a 5 day simulated legislative and court session.
All conferences are scheduled to take advantage of 3-day weekends to minimize time away from school. Y&G is also a recognized, approved absence in the Education Code, so students cannot be penalized for attending.
Training & Elections I
- November 6-8, 2020
- Fresno, CA
- Depart from Sacramento at approx 6p, Friday, November 6.
- Return to Sacramento around 5pm on Sunday, November 8.
- Transportation and all meals provided
Training & Elections II
- January 16-18, 2021
- Fresno, CA
- Depart from Sacramento at approx 10a, Saturday, January 18.
- Return to Sacramento around 4pm on Monday, January 20.
- Transportation and all meals, except for optional boxed lunch for the ride home, provided.
Model Legislature & Court
- February 11-15, 2021
- Sacramento, CA
- Parents drop off at the Sacramento Convention Center at 10 am, Thursday morning.
- Parents pick up from the hotel by 9am, Monday morning.
- Friday and Sunday dinners provided, all other meals on your own (suggested budget $80-$100)
Conference Attendance: Delegates are expected to attend each conference during the program year. Conferences provide valuable program information, education, and the chance for fellowship with your fellow delegates. In particular, however:
- For T&EII (Jan): Partial attendance is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances. Regular season sport events, meets, regular season academic club meets, finals, school projects, etc, are not extraordinary circumstances. You are expected to travel to the conference with the delegation, attend the entire conference, and travel home again with the delegation.
- For ML/C ("Sac Conference," Feb): Partial attendance is not permitted.
