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Boys State
Florida's Premier
Youth Leadership Program
Boys State
Boys State is a comprehensive one-week leadership course in state and local government, developed to offer youth a better perspective of the practical operation of government and to show that the individual is responsible for the character and success of government. Delegates who are selected to attend this program will "learn by doing" as they progress through the various phases of government.

Florida American Legion Boys State is a "leadership action program" where qualified male high school juniors take part in a practical government course. It is designed to develop a working knowledge of the structure of government and to impress upon each delegate that our government is what we make it. They will have the opportunity to learn the political process. Each level of government will be run by those delegates who are elected to serve. Instruction will be presented on the law and court system, legislative procedure, and Florida political history.


Boys State
Message from the Director
Deric C. Feacher

Welcome to the internet portal of Florida’s Premier Youth Leadership Program…Florida American Legion Boys State. The American Legion, Department of Florida, under the leadership of Department Commander Paul Martel, serves more than 130,000 legionnaires. The information provided at this site will address many of your questions and concerns about the program.

We are looking forward to the 66th Session July 8-14, 2009 on the campus of Florida State University. This program is the quintessential leadership program for young men looking for a summer camp leadership experience that leaves them with a lifetime impression. Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in the political process with more than 500 academically astute, politically savvy and leadership driven rising High School seniors throughout the State of Florida. Legionnaires and other volunteers will lead participants in creating the mythical 51st state.

A Boys State citizen is a representative of his parents, school, community and most of all, himself. Previous Boys State citizens have been afforded the opportunity to meet with the Governor, Cabinet Members, Legislators, Florida Supreme Court Justices, Florida State University Administration, and Military Academies to name a few. Being selected to attend Boys State will put you in the category of other individuals who have attended Boys State in Florida and other States. Your graduation from the program will place you in the ranks of Alumnus with Governor Charlie Crist, Former President Bill Clinton, Congressmen Trent Lott, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Jordan, Mike Huckabee, Tom Brokaw, Roger Ebert and Neil Armstrong to name a few.

Florida Boys State has some long held traditions that have sustained the program for many years. We show respect to the American Flag, we have daily non-sectarian prayers, and sing certain patriotic songs. The American Legion Creed, “For God and Country” is why we are dedicated to this youth leadership program.

It is my sincere desire that each Boys Stater will have an exceptional experience as we operate under this Administrations Three “E”s of Excellence: Educate, Enlighten and Empower!


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