THE INDIVIDUAL IS THE ONE WITH THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLD

At Missouri Boys State, we draw together the best and the brightest high school juniors each year and help lead them down the path of individual success and leadership through doing, not just learning. Using our democratic system as a basis, we equip the citizens of MBS to construct their own state, utilizing the core values that hold true in our everyday lives. We teach the need for competition, the value of public office, the strength of the individual voice and vote. By reinforcing these basic American ideals, we help them all to shape the future.

LEADERS START AT BOYS STATE

Across the nation, the American Legion Boys States have shaped some of the most prominent leaders in our country. Former President Bill Clinton, basketball legend Michael Jordan, the world renowned astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and our own former Governor, Bob Holden, are just a few of the prominent leaders who have come from the Boys State program. Boys State programs have time and time again led young men to do great things. Such is the nature of the program.

Citizens celebrating

THE BOYS STATE BASICS

This section helps citizens, their parents, high school counselors, teachers, and principals garner as much information about what to expect from the American Legion Boys State of Missouri program. If you still have a question, please contact us!

Alumni

Remember your week? This section features the highlights that made it a week to shape a lifetime. And while you’re here, why not join the Alumni Association.

MBS Staff

Hundreds volunteer thousands of hours each year just to make sure that each Boys State session proceeds without a hitch.