Florida American Legion
Boys State
Florida's Premier Youth Leadership Program
The 2025 Session Will Be:
June 15th - June 21st
What is Florida Boys State?
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory program where each student becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government.
To learn more, reach out to your local American Legion post for more information and an opportunity to interview.
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What Alumni are saying
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Jake Sonzogni 2013 Alumni |
"Boy's State is an excellent program filling gaps in leadership, academics, and friendship that you thought you never needed. It is a life-altering program that will garner your interest in topics not commonly covered in High Schools: government, politics, leadership traits and tactics, and communication."
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Harley Ramba 2018 Alumni |
“I've always been interested in Florida Politics, from growing up in the Capital to listening to my parents talk about it. It always interested me, Florida American Legion Boys State gave me an opportunity to grow my knowledge of Legislative Procedure to Florida History within the span of a single week. It's an experience that you cannot recreate and you will make bonds with the future leaders of Florida. I still talk to my roommate everyday as we continue to push ourselves to become more involved within our community. Overall, Boys State is an experience that is not only going to teach you the different levels of government throughout the State, but how to speak in front of large crowds of people. These are just two of the many things that you learn throughout the week that you spend in Tallahassee. ”
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Alex Villanueva 2012 Alumni |
“Boys State was life changing. Not only did I learn about Florida and civics, but it helped me better prepare myself for college, and ultimately a career in politics! I learned that I can live my passion, and have pursued opportunities working for politicians and on campaigns. I also made lifelong friends in fellow 2012 delegates.”