Naperville American Legion sponsors free 2025 Boys and Girls State civic engagement camps

Attendees at the 2024 American Legion Boys State and Girls State enjoy their camp sessions.

Naperville’s American Legion Post 43 invites local students to attend 2025 Illinois Boys and Girls State civic leadership programs completely free of charge.

High school juniors are invited to seize this opportunity for personal growth and civic engagement, as well as a fun and rewarding experience.

Illinois Premier Boys State and Illini Girls State are programs that prepare students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Through activities such as mock government sessions and civic education workshops, participants gain leadership skills, critical thinking abilities, and a deeper understanding of democracy in action – all in a non-partisan manner.

In addition to being free to attend, these programs offer opportunities to exclusive scholarships.

Students must be current high school juniors, entering their senior year this fall to participate.

The programs are ideal for motivated young individuals eager to make a difference in their communities and the world.

Remember to note when registering to list Post 43 Naperville as the sponsoring organization.

The boys state program runs from June 7-13, and the girls state program is June 15-21.

For more information, visit the following websites: illinoisboysstate.org or alaigs.org. Space is limited, so parents and students should act quickly to secure their place in these once-in-a-lifetime programs.

Questions can be sent to napervilleamericanlegionpost43@gmail.com or call American Legion Post 43 Naperville at (630) 904-0602.