Youth Legislative Training Conference

Each summer, AACS hosts rising high school juniors and seniors in Washington, D.C. for the Youth Legislative Training Conference (YLTC). This unique program will challenge students to view the U.S. legislative process from a biblical perspective. Students benefit from several activities including a Congressional briefing, professional workshops, and a mock Senate simulation in which they will debate real world issues. Students will also tour several historical sites in the Washington, D.C. area, as well as visit  their Senators and Representatives. Participation in the Youth Legislative Conference is one of the most rewarding opportunities a politically-minded high school student can experience.
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2022 YLTC - July

Information and flyers for YLTC 2022 will be made available in January 2022.

​YLTC Flyer 2022
2022 YLTC Fact Sheet
YLTC Application Information 2022
YLTC Application to submit to the WACS office

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the WACS office (office@wacschools.org). If you have any questions regarding the YLTC, please contact the AACS Government Affairs Director Jamison Coppola (jcoppola@aacs.org).

2021 YLTC - July 5 - 9

Three students from Wisconsin, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 5, through Friday, July 9, 2021 in Washington D.C. Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships to attend:

Joshua Donovan, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Emma Alsup, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Camille Fink, Utica Christian School

For a YLTC Report from AACS, click here. 

For pictures from the conference click here. 

 2020 Virtual YLTC 

Click here for a report on the Virtual 2020 YLTC Conference. 

2019 YLTC

Three students from Wisconsin, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, 2019, at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships to attend:

Nathaniel Price, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Ethan Mayes, Maranatha Baptist Academy

For pictures from the conference click here. 

2018 YLTC

Three students from Wisconsin, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 9, through Friday, July 13, 2018, at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships to attend:

Jedidiah Mayhak, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Susannah Kuck, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Braeden Hansel, Maranatha Baptist Academy

For the 2018 YLTC report, click here. 

2017 YLTC

Two students from Wisconsin, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, 2017, at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships to attend:

Abigail Smith, Badger State Baptist School
Luke Schuldt, Badger State Baptist School

For the 2017 YLTC report, click here. 

See Pictures and Updates on the AACS Legislative Office Facebook Page.

2016 YLTC

Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler from Maranatha Baptist Academy in Wisconsin attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 11, through Friday, July 15, 2016 at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia.

For the 2016 YLTC report, click here. 

See Pictures and Updates on the AACS Legislative Office Facebook Page.

2015 YLTC

Four students from Wisconsin, as well as, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler attended the Annual AACS Youth Legislative Training Conference from Monday, July 13, through Friday, July 17, 2015, at The Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia. Congratulations to the following students who received scholarships to attend:

Michael Crum, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Jonathan Downs, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Aly Meyer, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Victoria Morris, Maranatha Baptist Academy


Click here for the YLTC 2015 Conference Report

2014 YLTC

Bethany Brunner, Bay City Baptist School

Tyler Chapman, Maranatha Baptist Academy

Alyssa Wright, Maranatha Baptist Academy

In 2014, Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Heidi Braughler went along as sponsors as well as, three students (pictured to the left) from Wisconsin who received scholarships to attend.

YLTC 2014 Conference Report      

2013 YLTC

In 2013, Mr. Jim Braughler went along as one of the sponsors as well as, four students from Wisconsin who received scholarships to attend. Congratulations to:         
         Thomas Morris, Maranatha Baptist Academy
         Alyssa Wright, Maranatha Baptist Academy
         Drew Stevens,  Maranatha Baptist Academy
         Shayna Goeman, Maranatha Baptist Academy

YLTC 2013 Conference Report
YLTC 2013 Pictures

2013 YLTC Group Photo with Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC)

2012 YLTC

In 2012, Mr. Jim Braughler went along as one of the sponsors as well as, three students from Wisconsin who received scholarships to attend. Congratulations to:

        Samantha Kuck, Maranatha Baptist Academy   
        Kendra Hinze, Bay City Baptist School
        Shayna Goeman, Maranatha Baptist Academy

YLT 2012 Conference Report