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Iowa ALA Girls State 2027 — June 13–18

Des Moines — Drake University, Iowa · American Legion Auxiliary youth civic leadership camp

Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027

2027 dates and fee confirmed; unit reservations through Dec 31, 2026; citizen registration Jan 1–Apr 15, 2027

American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Girls State runs June 13–18, 2027 at Drake University in Des Moines. Students learn civic leadership by organizing mock city and state government, campaigning and participating in elections. Sponsoring Auxiliary units may reserve delegate places through December 31, 2026. Citizen registration is scheduled January 1–April 15, 2027; registration is not yet open as of November 2, 2026. Organizer confirms a $500 per-citizen total, normally $450 sponsored by a unit/post and $50 paid by the attendee; confirm sponsor arrangements directly. This youth program is not limited to military-connected families

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Availability

Unknown · Not reported by source

Eligibility

High-school girls between their junior and senior years, selected by a local American Legion Auxiliary unit or American Legion post; requirements and sponsorship subject to organizer confirmation. Not veteran-exclusive.

Cost

$500 per citizen total, normally $450 paid by sponsoring unit/post and $50 attendee (confirm sponsorship)

Apply by

Apr 15, 2027 · time not provided

Organization: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Iowa official Events and Forms pages; department newsletter confirms Drake University venue

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