American Legion Boys State of Iowa is a six-day immersive civics camp that provides fun hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government. The LEADS curriculum of Learn, Engage, Accept, Do & Share, shapes and empowers students to take action and accomplish great things. Each day is filled with leadership development and activities found only at Boys State. Through the local American Legion Post, delegates or citizens of Boys State are selected and sponsored to participate. Find your local post to learn more and get involved. For more information and criteria, check out our FAQ section.

Students learn more in one week than they would
in a semester of high school civics.

In addition, there are opportunities to win scholarships and earn college credit to applicable schools.

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