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 competitions are in compliance with federal handicap laws. Most programs require a medical/parental consent certificate signed by a parent and registered doctor.
The selection process often differs in Legion departments.
The ideal method is for schools to recommend lists of eligible candidates to local Legion posts. The post would then conduct interviews and select their representative(s) for the program.
American Legion Boys State Sites and Dates
Click on the state link to go to the state's website where you can find information about the Boys State program and contact information for your state.
Click here for Girls State dates and locations.
Alabama
University of Troy - Troy, AL
05/26/2024 to 06/01/2024
Alaska
Alaska State Elks Youth Camp, Sutton AK
06/09/2024 to 06/15/2024
Arizona
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ / The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
06/07/2025 to 06/14/2025
Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas
05/25/2025 to 05/30/2025
California
California State University, Sacramento
06/21/2025 to 06/28/2025
Colorado
Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado.
06/01/2025 to 06/08/2025
Connecticut
New Haven University, West Haven
06/21/2025 to 06/26/2025
Delaware
Goldey-Beacom College, 4701 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
06/08/2025 to 06/12/2025
District of Columbia
Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Center , Washington, D.C.
06/23/2024 to 06/28/2024
Florida
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
06/15/2025 to 06/22/2025
Georgia
Valdosta State University, Valdosta
06/09/2024 to 06/15/2024
Idaho
Gowen Field Boise Idaho
06/01/2025 to 06/06/2025
Illinois
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
06/07/2025 to 06/13/2025
Indiana
Trine University, Angola
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
Iowa
Camp Dodge, Johnston
06/22/2025 to 06/27/2025
Kansas
Kansas State University, Manhattan
06/01/2025 to 06/07/2025
Kentucky
Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY
06/02/2024 to 06/07/2024
Louisiana
Northwestern State University, 715 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71497
06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
Maine
Colby College 4000 Mayflower Hill Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
06/15/2025 to 06/20/2025
Maryland
McDaniel College in Westminster, MD
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
Massachusetts
Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton MA 02357llege
06/15/2024 to 06/21/2024
Michigan
Grand Valley State University-Allendal Campus
06/22/2025 to 06/28/2025
Minnesota
St. Johns University -2850 Abbey Plaza, Collegeville, MN 56321
06/09/2024 to 06/15/2024
Mississippi
University of Mississippi, Oxford
05/26/2024 to 06/01/2024
Missouri
Lindenwood University in St. Charles
06/22/2024 to 06/29/2024
Montana
Fort Harrison
06/08/2025 to 07/14/2025
Nebraska
University of Nebraska- Lincoln Campus, Lincoln
06/01/2025 to 06/07/2025
Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
New Hampshire
St. Anselm College, Manchester
06/22/2025 to 06/27/2025
New Jersey
Rider University, Lawrenceville
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
New Mexico
Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM
06/02/2024 to 06/07/2024
New York
Suny Morrisville, Morrisville
06/28/2025 to 07/03/2025
North Carolina
Catawba College, Salisbury
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
North Dakota
North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton
06/08/2025 to 06/13/2025
Ohio
Miami University, Oxford
06/08/2025 to 06/15/2025
Oklahoma
Rogers State University, Claremore
05/24/2025 to 05/31/2025
Oregon
Western Oregon University
06/23/2024 to 06/29/2024
Pennsylvania
Messiah University, Mechanicsburg PA
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
Rhode Island
St Andrews School, 63 Federal Rd Barrington RI 02806
06/16/2024 to 06/21/2024
South Carolina
Anderson University, Anderson
06/08/2025 to 06/14/2025
South Dakota
Northern State University, Aberdeen
05/27/2024 to 05/31/2024
Tennessee
Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville Tennessee
05/17/2025 to 05/23/2025
Texas
University of Texas, Austin
06/08/2025 to 06/13/2025
Utah
Weber State University - Ogden Utah
06/08/2025 to 06/14/2025
Vermont
Norwich University
06/22/2025 to 06/27/2025
Virginia
Radford University, Radford, VA
06/15/2025 to 06/21/2025
Washington
Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center, Stanwood
06/16/2024 to 06/22/2024
West Virginia
WVU Jackson's Mill - Weston, WV
06/08/2025 to 06/14/2025
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
06/08/2025 to 06/14/2025
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
06/09/2024 to 06/15/2024