American Legion Girls State
OPPORTUNITIES
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Generation Joshua iGovern East
Dates: July 14-20
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Location: Patrick Henry College, Virginia
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Program Description: "At iGovern East, you are given the opportunity to change the course of our nation, to write legislation that will make our nation greater, to further your agenda, and to pass your party’s bills. All this happens in the midst of a tumultuous presidential election in which you must raise money and rally support for your candidate."
Generation Joshua iGovern Statecraft
Dates: July 21-27​​
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Location: Patrick Henry College, Virginia
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Program Description: "At iGovern Statecraft, you will spend the week as an official of the Executive Branch, a world news journalist, or a foreign ambassador."
American Legion Boys State (Virginia)
Dates: June 2025 (Full Date Pending)
Location: Radford University, Virginia
Program Description:
At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.
American Legion Girls State (Virginia)
Dates: Varies
Location: Varies
Program Description:
At Girls State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Girls State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs.
Youth Leadership School
Dates: Varies
Location: Varies
Program Description:
The Leadership Institute's Youth Leadership School (YLS) is a two-day, comprehensive campaign activism training that provides the tools to be an effective youth leader for candidates and causes of their choice. This "bootcamp of politics" is an essential training for anyone who wants to be active in the political process. Alumni of this program include Alex Mooney and James O'Keefe. Paid scholarships are available.