Kansas City youth leadership · Grades 3–8

Youth Ambassadors

Kids write and publish a real book, meet the lawmakers who represent them, and take their ideas all the way to the Missouri State Capitol.

  • Always free for families
  • Spring 2027 enrolling now
  • Starts in February
  • 10–15 students per cohort
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Young Ambassadors on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Missouri State Capitol with Rep. Mark Sharp
Behind the scenes at the Missouri Capitol

Two programs, one path to leadership

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      Now enrolling for Spring 2027 · Starts in February

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      The Ambassador journey

      Follow the stitched path.

      Tap each stop to see what Ambassadors do there. Visit all six to fill your passport.

      Young Ambassadors path

      My Ambassador passport0 of 6 stamps

      From Kansas City to Jefferson City

      Introduced on the floor of the Missouri House.

      Rep. Mark Sharp gave our Ambassadors a behind-the-scenes tour of the Capitol and introduced them on the House floor. They thanked him with a portrait they made. Ambassadors have also met with Rep. Robert Sauls and Sen. Greg Razer to learn how ideas become real action.

      • Rep. Mark Sharp
      • Rep. Robert Sauls
      • Sen. Greg Razer
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      Want to try it yourself? Step into the Civic Center in the City of Creativity, find your own lawmakers and build your own town.

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      • 11books written by young people
      • 8Youth Ambassador cohorts
      • Hundredsof young people served

      “Creativity is better than video games!”

      Amara, 4th Grade Youth Ambassador

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      From our classroom to the Missouri House floor · 2½ minutes

      Young Ambassadors waiting to be recognized on the floor of the Missouri House of Representatives
      Waiting to be recognized on the House floor
      Young Ambassadors presenting Rep. Mark Sharp with a portrait they made of him
      Presenting Rep. Sharp with his portrait
      Young Ambassadors meeting Missouri State Senator Greg Razer in his office
      Meeting Sen. Greg Razer
      Rep. Robert Sauls visiting the Young Ambassadors cohort and working alongside students
      Rep. Robert Sauls visits our cohort

      Spring 2027 · Starts in February

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      It’s always free to be an Ambassador. A parent or guardian should fill this out. We'll email you within a few days with next steps.

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