Girls and Boys State
Girls State/Girls Nation
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Since the inception of the Girls State program in 1937, nearly one million young people have had the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government works.
High school girls, who have completed their Junior year, spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs in every state (with the exception of Hawaii).
Participants learn how to participate in the functioning of their state's government in preparation for their future roles as responsible adult citizens. Two girls are selected from each Girls State program to attend Girls Nation, a national government training program. Girls Nation "senators" meet for a week in Washington, D.C., where they run for political office, campaign for the passage of legislation and possibly meet with state Representatives and Senators. Capping off the week of Girls Nation is oftentimes a meeting with the President of the United States at the White House.
To find out more about American Legion Auxiliary Girls State for Idaho please use the contact information below or go to www.idahogirlsstate.com.
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY OF IDAHO
BECKIE HANNI, PRESIDENT
MARY SUE CHASE, SECRETARY
905 WARREN ST
BOISE, ID 83706-3825
PHONE: (208) 342-7066
FAX: (208) 342-7066
E-MAIL ADDRESS: idalegionaux@msn.com
The American Legion Boys State
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county and state government.
Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935.
At American Legion Boys State, participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, chorus and recreational programs.
High school juniors are selected by local American Legion Posts to attend the program. In most cases, expenses associated with attending this program are paid by a sponsoring American Legion Post, a local business or another community-based organization.
Contact Name: Rickey L. Helsey
901 Warren St
Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208-342-7061
Email: idlegion@mindspring.com
