The American Legion, The Department of Iowa, Post 298
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Post 298 Information
The American Legion, The Department of Iowa, Post 298
Post 298 Information
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What is American Legion Boys State? As a program of the American Legion, Boys State developed from the concept
that youth should be offered a better perspective of the practical operation of
government; that the individual is an integral part and commensurately
responsible for the character and success of his government. As such, it is an
activity of high educational value, born out of a need for youth training in
practical citizenship. American Legion Boys State is easily classified as a leadership action
program where qualified male high school juniors take part in a practical
government course designed to develop in the young citizens a working knowledge
of the structure of government and to impress upon them the fact that government
is just what they make it. Objectives and Goals To develop civic leadership and pride in American citizenship To arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government To develop an understanding of American traditions and belief in the United
States of America To arouse in the young citizens a determination to maintain our form of
government To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and
nation . . To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and
democracy Where and When is Boys State? Boys State in held for one week in June of each year at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The
camp is located approximately 5 miles northwest of Des Moines. Bus
transportation to and from Cedar Rapids is provided. What Will It Cost Me? The cost of this camp is paid for by your local American Legion Post. |
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