Why Attend Boys State

The best teacher is often experience. Learning leadership in the classroom is often too theoretical. Boys State is a practical opportunity to learn leadership skills through role play civic exercise.

Colleges and universities recognize Boys State graduates as advanced and dedicated young men. For this reason, the Boys State college fair attracts top tier schools who recruit Boys State participants.

Finally, Boys State is simply fun. Delegates will form lasting friendships. The connections made with other Boys State graduates will last a lifetime and provide social and professional benefits for years to come.

Our goal at Boys State is to challenge students to consider, perhaps for the first time, their political belief system. Our experience indicates that most people have developed their political thinking by borrowing ideas from respected friends, teachers, and parents. We are not interested in whether a student’s personal political interests are conservative, liberal or somewhere in between. Our concern is that their opinions are theirs, based on their own convictions about the role of government.

For 2026, sophomores and juniors will be eligible to attend. These classifications are based on the 2025-2026 school year.

The 2026 session of Kansas Boys State will be May 31st to June 6th (Sunday – Saturday). Printable application forms are available HERE or Apply today online!

Application Deadline: Wednesday April 30, 2026
Refund Deadline: Saturday May 1, 2026

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