Boys State
American Legion Boys State of New York
June 30 - July 3, 2024
American Legion Boys’ State is a week-long program that immerses high school youth (currently completing their junior year) in citizenship and leadership training. They learn the practical aspects of government as it exists in New York State, and come to recognize that the individual is integral to the character and success of government. They also participate in physical fitness, team work and other activities under the guidance of American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines.
Boys’ State takes place at Morrisville State College June 26 – July 3, 2024
If you or a youth you know would like to apply, contact your local American Legion Post or if an ACS student contact us John B. Lyman American Legion Post 904 to inquire about sponsoring you to Boys State. Any Questions about Boys State can be made no matter where you live by emailing Dean at smerck54@yahoo.com Once a Post agrees to sponsor you, you will receive a notification to go ahead and submit the online application to this year’s Boys State program.
Check out this orientation video, which gives an overview of what to expect at Boys State. It was produced by the 2023 Boys State video team.
2023 Boys State Citizens from Jefferson County. Post 904 citizen Trenton Dunn, Post 904 Adjutant Dean Erck (State Counselor/Dept Commander’s aid); Department Commander Dave Riley; Citizen Grant Gillman; 2 other Jefferson County Boys State citizens
Trenton Dunn PASSED THE NY STATE BAR EXAM WHILE AT BOYS STATE! Way to go! Trenton.
Governor signing a record 14 bills into law which eclipsed the previous record of 8,
American Legion Boys State City counselor/POST 904 1st Vice Commander Scott Diange; with Department of New York American Legion Commander Dave Riley Sr; and Post 904 Adj Dean Erck Boys State – State Counselor – Commander’s aid
Graduation Day – Band
Boys State Final assembly
Son’s of The American Legion members at 2022 Boys State.
Boys State citizens lining up to march to assembly.
Boys State counselors who are ALSO Department American Legion College instructors.
NYS Police demonstrates are always a favorite at Boys State
The Marine instructors are always the most popular people at Boys State. It’s amazing how much they teach the young men in a short week.’
