Kansas YMCA Youth and Government (YAG) is a student-driven simulation of state government, which involves Kansas youth in grades 9-12. Beginning in the fall of each year, students come together in their local delegations to choose their roles, register for YAG, and prepare for the State Conference. At the YAG State Conference, students create their version of state government. All YAG participants in Kansas come together at the State Capitol. Legislators meet in committees and in the House and Senate chambers to debate legislation. The Governor reviews to determine what bills to sign and which to veto. Participants also engage in campaigns and elections for presiding officers who will serve during the following year.
Conference Dates
- Sunday October 25th, 2026 from 3:00-5:30pm (Committee Debate Sessions, Online)
- Monday November 2nd, 2026 from 8:30am-5:00pm (Chamber Debate Sessions and PO Elections, State Capitol)
Key Dates & Deadlines
- Monday October 5th, 2026 – Registration and Financial Assistance Applications Due
- Monday October 19th, 2026 – Bill Filing, Fee Payment, Leadership Forms, & Safety/Conduct Forms Due
Program Resources
This folder contains the resources advisors and students will need in order to navigate the program, including:
- Advisor Resources – Program and Advisor Guides, helpful in elaborating on many of the details in this presentation
- Legislative Curriculum – All slides, activities, and teaching instructions
- Legislative Resources – Guides, handouts, and rules surrounding the legislature, often referenced and used within the curriculum as well as the State Conference
- Safety and Conduct Forms – Forms for easy and early access, due to conference organizers by October 25th
Have questions or want to get involved? Fill out the interest form below, or email Civic Engagement Program Manager Jim Welty (jim@moymca.org)
