"The American Legion has done outstanding things for America's youth through the Boys' State leadership program. When I was a young boy in Searchlight, going to school in Henderson, I had never traveled out of the area except to play baseball. During my Junior year I was selected to go to Nevada Boys' State. We went 450 miles away to Reno, and that was a big deal for me. It was an experience I will never forget, so I have a great warmness in my heart for the American Legion and for the Nevada Boys' State."
- Senator Harry Reid
Prospective Delegates
The American Legion Boys State of Nevada is a seven-day hands on leadership experience. The program draws together the best and brightest high school juniors to form a mock state that allows delegates to learn about the operation and fundamentals of government. It is a week of civic and leadership training learning that feels like everything but learn. As a recent graduate said, "The program was phenomenal. I had the time of my life in just one week and made so many friends. I feel that I have a much greater understanding of what it means to lead and American politics."
Welcome Letter
Executive Director, Craig Huntington |
Admissions
Visit the Application to apply for the 2008 program. DUE APRIL 15th. The program will take place on June 15th to June 21, 2008. You may also wish to contract some of our most recent program graduates. You may contact the Tait Ecklund the Admissions Director with questions. |
Explanatory Video
This video is provided by the National Boys and Girls State committee and provides a good overview of the leadership conference. |
History of Boys' State
History, Civic Identity and founding principles. |
Program Overview
View an example schedule and general program explanation to gain a fuller understanding of the Program. |
Speakers
Each year a number of state politicians and community leaders speak at the Boys' State Program. Speakers have included and range from Govenor Gibbons and Guin to State Party Chairmen and Lobbyists to teleconferences with Senator Ensign and Reid. |
University of Nevada Reno
UNR is a wonderful host, providing a first class dinning and housing facilities. Visit the official University of Nevada Website Site. |
Meet the Directors & Staff
The Nevada Boys' State program is run in partnership with the American Legion by a group of dedicated staff members. Each staff member has gone through the program and backgrounds range from Lawyers to firefighters to Management Executives. |
Scholarships
Several scholarships are available to the delegates that attend Nevada Boys' State. The scholarships include the Romain Rothel Scholarship and the Samsung Scholarship. |