MODEL UNITED
NATIONS
A chance to discuss international issues, discover other cultures, learn what it’s like to become a global citizen and make new friends.
At Model UN, students take on the role of ambassadors from countries ranging from Argentina to Zimbabwe. You’ll be a “delegate,” as you debate current issues on the organization’s vast agenda.
The four-month program ends at the Y’s Annual Model United Nations Summit where participants join from across California.
PRICE
Members: $1,000
Non-Members: $1,180
MEETINGS
Every Tuesday
beginning January 13, 2026
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AGES
6th-8th Graders
TIME
4 - 5:30pm
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LOCATION
Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA
1930 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge
If registering online: fee is paid in full.
For multiple payments: registration must be completed in-person.
MUN CONFERENCES
SoCal 1-Day Training: Saturday, March TBD
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This training is designed to provide participants with a better understanding of how the Model United Nations Summit at Camp Pali Mountain will be run, assign their roles, and help answer any questions.
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Model United Nations Summit: Friday, May 1-Sunday, May 3 — Marriott Hotel, LAX ​
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During the Summit, participants will represent their respective countries in the roles for which they prepared during the Training Conference (Economic and Social Council, Security Council, etc.). During the conference, participants will also have the chance to participate in various cultural activities.
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The fee covers all meals except the Delegation Dinner at the Summit.
MUN REGISTRATION
The price per delegate for the 2026 Model United Nations is $1,000 (Member), $1,180 (Non-Member)
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Payment Options
1. Pay the entire cost of $1,000/$1,180 by check or credit card when you register
2. Pay in four payments, the first when you register and the next three by automatic bank draft on Dec. 11, Jan. 11, Feb. 11, and March. 11 **For multiple payments — registration must be completed in-person
MUN FAQ'S
WHAT AGES IS THIS FOR?
6th-8th graders​
WHAT IS MODEL UNITED NATIONS?
An opportunity to discuss international issues, discover other cultures, develop life-enhancing skills, and make new friends. The four-month program culminates when participants from across California meet at the Y’s Annual Model United Nations Summit.
WHY JOIN MODEL UNITED NATIONS?
Ask a Model United Nations veteran what attracted them to join.
At first, they would probably admit that. For most, it starts with friendships, both old and new. Then the realization that they become a part of something bigger than themselves, bigger than their cliques from high school, manifests.
For many, it’s a glimpse into what High school is going to be like, exchanging ideas with the best and the brightest from all over the state and realizing the motto, Democracy must be learned by each generation.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE A Y MEMBER?
Youth and Government is a signature program and a cornerstone of the teen experience at our Y and in our community.
At the Y, we believe we impact young adults best when they are involved in a range of programs and experiences. We want our young adults not to just belong to some high school club but to feel like the Y belongs to them.
Our Y is so much more than a gym. We are a proud state-of-the-art facility that encourages our young adults to use in order to stay balanced and healthy.
If the cost of membership is prohibitive, our Membership for All Program, provides assistance to everyone, based on individual needs and circumstances.
No one should be denied access to their ability to pay. More information about Membership for All is included in this information.
