American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.
Boys State programs currently exist in all Legion departments in the United States except Hawaii. As separate corporations, Boys State programs vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the same basic concept: teaching government from the township to the state level.
The American Legion has certain qualifications for prospective Boys State citizens. Following are the recommended guidelines employed by most Boys State programs:
Students in high school are considered. Previous participants of a Boys State competition are not allowed to attend a second session. Only those who illustrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service in their schools and community should be considered. Merit and ability are the basis for evaluation during the actual citizens selection process.
Boys State 2023
This year Boys State will be held Sunday June 18 to Friday June23, 2022.
Held in back at Gowen Field, in Boise.
Boys State will be limited to how many boys will be able to attend. That number is 120.
The good news is the cost will stay at $400.
We are pleased that we can provide the extra 2-credit college program this year. This information will be sent to the boys in their package.
Below one can print or download application to your computer.
Applicants must have application filled out with required docs and schedule an interview by April 10th with Post Commander Ralph D Perez at 208.761.4342. The deadline for Applications is April 15, 2023.
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