Buckeye Boys State is not a sports camp or vacation camp.
Buckeye Boys State is a highly structured, intense, "hands on" workshop into Ohio Government. Candidates at Boys State will learn by doing.
Candidates selected to Buckeye Boys State must be willing to give The American Legion and Buckeye Boys State an eight day commitment of their time and 100% willingness to learn and participate.
Candidates are required to attend a Boys State Orientation program in his area. Details on the orientation program will be provided to all candidates by the sponsoring Post/Squadron.
THE FINAL SELECTION IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SPONSORING AMERICAN LEGION POST. A representative of the Post must meet with the candidate and certify him for acceptance. Young men not acceptable to a Post/Squadron will not be acceptable to the Boys State Board of Trustees.
It is important that sponsoring Posts/Squadrons read and understand Section D above. School authorities must be made aware of The American Legion' s position on this matter in regards to Boys State.