2023 New Jersey Youth & Government Conference
Official Conference Dates:
Pre-Legislation Session (Virtual): Sunday, March 19, 2023
NJ Youth & Government Conference: Friday-Sun, April 14-16, 2023
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Welcome to the 2023 NJ YAG Conference!
Contact Your Delegation Advisor to Register!
2023 Conference
Friday, April 14 - Sunday, April 16, 2023
Detailed Conference Schedule coming soon!
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March 19th, 2023 Pre-Legislative Session (Virtual)
March 20th-April 2nd 2023 Bill Strengthening Groups (BSGs)
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April 2nd, 2023 Final Program Submission
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April 14th-16th, 2023 Conference Weekend
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Changes for the 2023 Program
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2023 Program Costs:
Quad Student fee - $380
Double Student fee - $450
Double Advisor fee - $450
Advisor Single fee - $470
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Note - we are now offering students the option to room in Doubles for no additional cost.
No refunds after March 19, 2023
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To simplify the registration process, we are now removing deposits. Program Fees will be collected in full at registration.
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Conference Structure will return back to Committees and Chambers. We will be running with 2 Legislatures (Livingston and Wilson), each comprising of multiple committees that will flow bills to the respective Legislatures Assembly/Senate.
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Delegates will be assigned by Program Staff to all Committee/Chambers. To help us ensure balance between the Committees/Chambers, please notify Program Staff immediately of any changes or drops in your delegation.
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Peer to Peer mentoring will still occur at Conference given its reception from our virtual programs
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The Crisis Co-Op optional session will also still occur at Conference given its reception from our virtual programs
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Access the NJ YAG Portal
Students must attend with a registered delegation, typically through their school or local YMCA.
If you'd like to participate and aren't sure there is a delegation for you, please email mgallagher@ymcace.org