The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State

The American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State are national programs and the premier programs for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills & an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. As a participant in the program you, will run for office, learn public speaking, create and enforce laws and actively participate in all phases of creating and running a working government in this exciting and fun summer program.

What are the eligibility requirements?  Admission and selection criteria vary from state to state. You must have completed your junior year of high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining to be eligible to participate.

You’ll meet other students from across your state who will become friends for life.

You’ll develop confidence and leadership skills that will shape your future.

Many states offer scholarships or admission preference for attendees of Boys or Girls State.

The 2018 Georgia Boys State session was held May 27-June 2 at the Riverside Military Academy in Gainesville, GA. The 2018 Georgia Girls State session was held June 10-15 at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA. The dates for the 2019 sessions are TBD. Stay tuned!.

To learn more about the American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State programs, please contact Mary Zelley (Girls) by EMAIL or call her at (609) 410-4164, or Chuck Polk (Boys) by EMAIL or call him at (770) 855-6201