Typical Day at LYS

LYS is a 5 day, fun-filled experience for our delegates.  This high-energy schedule is led by experienced counselors and junior counselors who will work one-on-one with 15-20 students in a “home group.”  Days start early and go into the evenings, so this fun-filled packed schedule is full of events and action. You will meet many new friends and stay in an LSU dormitory with students from all over the state. 

*Times are approximate and activities vary daily

• Group Roll Call
• Breakfast
• Full Delegation Session, such as:
  • Communication Connection
  • Speaking Out Workshop
  • Louisiana – a Dream State
• Small Group Involvement Sessions, which involve 30-40 students and focus on:
• Goal Setting
• Parliamentary Procedure
• Expressing your feelings through music
• Teambuilding through physical challenge
• A one-on-one communication
• Lunch
• Guest Speaker, including:
• State or Federal leaders
• Civic leaders
• Corporate leaders
• Home Group Time, focused on specific competitions among home groups
• Group Competitions
• Political Party Meetings – Whigs versus Tories, where students run for LYS offices via a primary, caucus and general election.
• Dinner
• Evening Events, which include fun times such as
• Cajun Cookout, with music by our favorite DJ
• Final night banquet and dance
• Home group time, with focus on preparing for the next day’s competitions.