The 79th session of Nevada Boys State will take place June 12-19 at the University of Nevada, Reno. Nevada Boys State is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program of the American Legion, where participants learn and live on campus. The program is designed for high school juniors who are interested in learning more about leadership, government, and civic responsibility.
Throughout the week, students will develop skills in public speaking, policy analysis, and negotiation through participating in simulations, debates, and discussions. The program is designed to provide students with direct, hands-on participation in the democratic process. Students will develop an understanding of public services, citizenship, and democratic governance throughout the program.
The Nevada Boys State experience includes a variety of learning opportunities. Workshops will be led by state and local leaders, and mock government simulations will allow students to experience the legislative, executive, and judicial branches in action. Students will also have the opportunity to run for various offices, from city council to governor.
This program also offers various scholarship opportunities, including the Samsung Scholarship, the Romaine Roethel Scholarship, and the American Legion Oratorical Contest Scholarship. Scholarship amounts up to $10,000 may be awarded to recipients.
According to the Nevada Boys State 2026 recruitment packet, “Alumni of Boys State programs have gone on to succeed in law, public service, education, business, and other professional fields.” Applications are available now on the Nevada Boys State website. Any high school junior boys in Nevada with an interest in government or leadership are encouraged to apply, and all accepted students must pay a $200 program fee in order to attend.
For more information, contact the Head of Admissions at [email protected] or the Head of Programming at [email protected].
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