The Boys State schedule allocates an average of 7-8 hours of sleep a night. Citizens may report getting varying amounts of sleep less than this due to their preparing for campaigns, speeches, competitions, or presentations., but there is no obligation to do so. Boys State does recommend planning to set aside the day after the…
No. Citizens are not allowed to depart from the program at any time during attendance.
There are two public events held on the last day that friends and family may attend: the Capitol Program and the Awards Convocation. Outside of these two events, outside visits the flow of the program and are not allowed. Due to the packed schedule, any distraction inhibits the experience for Citizens. For additional information on…
It is essential to the Boys State experience that you complete the program in its entirety. A Citizen who departs the program early will not receive completion credentials or be able to list himself as a participant. Delegates who know they cannot complete the program should contact their District contact person so that an alternate attendee can…
Travel to the program is coordinated by each American Legion’s District Chairmen. Some Districts may organize a coordinated travel plan, including the use of chartered buses. Students from other Districts with closer proximity to Hammond and SLU’s campus may be responsible for providing their own transportation to the program, generally dropped off and picked up…