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Iowa American Legion Boys State 2027 — June 20–25

Johnston — Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, Iowa · American Legion youth citizenship and government camp

Jun 20, 2027 – Jun 25, 2027

2027 dates confirmed; delegate registration opens January 2027

Six-day immersive civics and leadership camp, June 20–25, 2027, at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston, Iowa. Sponsored student delegates experience mock government, elections, and hands-on citizenship education. American Legion post reservations opened October 2026; delegate registration opens January 2027 and closes May 1, 2027. The program is free to attending delegates because local American Legion posts and community sponsors pay the cost. See official eligibility and sponsorship instructions before registering

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Open · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Iowa junior boys in the graduating class of 2028, selected and sponsored through a local American Legion post; veteran family connection not required.
Cost
Free to participating delegates; costs covered by sponsoring American Legion posts and supporting organizations.
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May 1, 2027 · time not provided

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