The American Legion California Boys State Program offers a hands-on, realistic experience in civic responsibility to young men prior to entering their senior year of high school. As our leaders of tomorrow, we attempt to instill in them the privileges and duties of American citizenship.
About Us
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.
Boys Nation Ryan Jung of California is elected as 2021 Boys Nation President
“Congratulations to The American Legion Boys Nation President Ryan Jung of Orange County, California for being elected as 2021 Boys Nation President! OORAH!”
The American Legion California Boys State Alumni Association
The American Legion California Boys State Alumni Association was formed in November 2000 as part of The American Legion California Boys State Foundation. The purpose of the Alumni Association is to create a long-lasting connection for Alumni and provide assistance and support to The American Legion California Boys State Program.
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DEPARTMENT BYLAWS
BOYS STATE: To operate Boys State for the development of good citizenship in the communities. The Boys’ State Commission shall prepare an annual budget of all its operations and shall include all funds received and expended to the Finance Commission, which will in turn be presented with the Department budget to the Convention.
