California runs its American Legion program as one coed session, held on a state university campus each June. Delegates build a mock state government, elect officials and debate bills. There is no open application: schools nominate students who have completed their junior year and a local Legion post selects them.
Offered by The American Legion Department of California. Summer Program for high school students in California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Policy, Leadership
Info checked September 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. California Boys & Girls State is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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