California American Legion College 2-2026
JULY 17-19, 2026
We are now accepting applications for the summer course of California American Legion College!
The mission of California American Legion College (CALC) is to empower American Legion Post leaders with proven management practices, compliance stewardship, collaborative partnerships, and strategic membership growth. By equipping leaders with the skills to optimize resources and elevate public awareness, we strengthen the American Legion’s mission and programs in our communities and amplify its impact.
The course begins at 8:00 AM on Friday, July 17.
Graduation should be completed by 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 19.
LOCATION:
Department Headquarters
1601 7th Street, Sanger, CA 93657
TOPICS INCLUDE:
Legion Charities, Be The One/Buddy Checks, Community Engagement, Corporate Responsibility, Legislative Advocacy, Tax Exempt Status, Post Charters, Marketing/Public Relations, Parliamentary Procedures, Post Operations, Post VSO, Flag Code, Resolutions, Strategic Planning, and Trademarks
APPLICATION:
Application open until class reaches max capacity, or June 29, whichever comes first.
PREREQUISITES:
- Complete The American Legion’s online Basic Training Course.
- Write a resolution on a topic of your choice.
Once your application is submitted, you will receive instructions on how to write a resolution.
Please submit your prerequisites to CALC@caLegion.org as soon as possible to secure your seat, but no later than June 29. (Failure to submit requirements by the deadline will result in forfeiture of your class seat.)
For more information visit: The American Legion College
Questions? Contact CALC@caLegion.org
Not sure if CALC is the right fit for you? Check out this feedback from CALC Graduates Vic Martin and Kris Chase!
Interested in a SoCal session instead? Find out more information, here: CALC 3-2026
Author: caLegion HQ
Chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is the nation’s largest veterans service organization and its Department of California is dedicated to serving the approximately 2 million veterans living in communities across the Golden State.
