Week-long residential program in how state government works, run by The American Legion Department of New York. Delegates build a mock state, elect officials and debate bills. High schools and local posts nominate students who have completed their junior year, and the sponsoring post normally covers the delegate fee.
Offered by The American Legion Department of New York. Summer Program for high school students in New York, 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. New York Boys State is free to take part in.
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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