DC Boys & Girls State

04/19/2026

Calling all rising Seniors in the District! DC Boys and Girls State 2026 Cohort applications are now open! This is an incredible opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage in hands-on civic learning, and connect with motivated peers from across the city in "a week that shapes a lifetime."

The program will take place June 27 - July 2. Apply today at dcboysstate.com by May 15th to have your application considered. Email [email protected] with any questions about the program or application process.

02/03/2026

We have the dates! Mark your calendars.

12/31/2025

Thank you, everyone for your patience as we continue to develop this program! We are excited to have updates for you soon. We hope that as we reflect on 2025, that we can celebrate the wins and look forward to 2026!

08/25/2025

When our own DCBGS State Senator Daphney is featured on the big screen at # !!!

07/19/2025

Have a wonderful week, DC Senators!!!

07/17/2025

Proud of our DC Senators. Have a great week at Boys Nation!

The 79th session of American Legion Boys Nation begins this weekend with the arrival of 100 young men from across the country in the Beltway to participate in “a week that shapes a lifetime.”
From July 18-25, two “senators” representing each state except Hawaii, and the District of Columbia, will simulate the U.S. Senate through the political process. They’ll also elect a president, vice president, president pro tempore and secretary of the senate during their stay at Marymount University in Arlington, Va.
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More info: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/boys-nation/2025/july/79th-session-of-boys-nation-gets-underway-this-weekend.

07/16/2025

Wisdom from ALA Girls Nation

Some stereotypes are just true 🤷‍♀️ Check out the ALAGN Senator Starter Pack!

07/15/2025

So proud of our Girls Nation Senators! Can't wait to see and hear all about this amazing experience!

Only 5 days until ALA Girls Nation officially begins! 🎉 The excitement is real, and the countdown is ON. Who's ready? 😎

07/08/2025

Congratulations to our outstanding delegates selected to represent D.C. at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation! We are incredibly proud to have you represent the District on the national stage. Good luck!

07/08/2025

Congratulations to our outstanding delegates selected to represent D.C. at the American Legion Boys Nation! We are incredibly proud to have you represent the District on the national stage.

06/28/2025

DC Boys & Girls State 2025 is a wrap! Thank you to all of the Delegates, generous Speakers, and of course our amazing staff and Legion Family support! More thanks and photos coming after everyone recovers!

07/20/2024

Wishing our seniors-to-be Max Dunn and Liam Wittwer good luck as they go and represent DC at Boys Nation this year!🥳