SD American Legion Boys State is a premier program for teaching how government works while developing leadership skills and an appreciation for your rights as a citizen. Students create a fictitious state starting at the City level, then continue to the County level and onward to a State level, culminating with the election of a Boys State Governor. Along the way, students will hear from South Dakota elected officials. They will participate in law enforcement classes from the Highway Patrol, Legal classes from members of the SD Bar Association, run for elections at every level of State government, partake in Party Caucuses, and argue Supreme Court cases at the Brown County Courthouse under the direction of a former SD Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Deadline for registration is May 1st with possible exceptions through May 8th. Application link: https://southdakotaboysstate.org/apply