BOYS AND GIRLS STATE / GIRLS STATE
American Legion Evergreen Boys and Girls State is a co-ed leadership conference for high school students finishing their Junior year of High School in 2026 (Class of 2027). It is a week long experience held at the Warm Beach Conference Center June 21-27, 2026. Evergreen Boys and Girls State Website: EBGS-WA.org
Application for Boys and Girls State https://form.jotform.com/251845128608158
American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is for young women finishing their Junior year of High School in 2026 (Class of 2027). It is a week long experience held at the Central Washington University June 21-27, 2026. Evergreen Girls State website: EvergreenGirlsState.com
The Evergreen Boys and Girls State, and the Evergreen Girls State programs offer fantastic opportunities for high school juniors to participate in a one-week, hands-on learning and leadership experience focused on local and state governments. You must be nominated by an American Legion Post or Auxiliary to attend. If you know of any interested students or if you would sponsor one or more students for the 2026 sessions, please contact Van Badzik at 360-340-0957 or bainbridgeboysstate@gmail.com.