The Boys And Girls State Program 2026 is a week-long immersive educational experience in government for students between their junior and senior years of high school.
The American Legion Boys & Girls State programs are premier, week-long summer leadership and civic engagement workshops.
Participants simulate state government by running for office, writing legislation, and learning about civic responsibility.
The program will take place at University of New Haven from June 27 – July 2.
The cost is covered via sponsorship by American Legion Greenwich Post 29 and American Legion Auxiliary.
Contact your school guidance counselor for further information, nomination and to initiate the application process for the 2026 session.
2025 Greenwich High School Girls and Boys State Delegates (left to right): Ambika Jha, Angela Bai, Gabriel Elezaj, Esther Nabisere, Riona McKersie, Ainsley Sahrbeck
See also:
Girls State and Boys State 2025: Increasing civic engagement, knowledge of governmental systems
by Riona Mckersie