Boys State Pledge

While attending Boys State I agree to the following:

  • I will get written permission from the Director and my Senior Counselor before leaving the grounds of Boys State
  • I will obey the rules of the Boys State program and will follow the directions of my counselors and the Boys State staff.
  • I will actively participate and generally try hard to benefit from the Boys State program.
  • I will avoid taking part in or forming new injurious habits.
  • I will write home to my parents, sponsors, and the American Legion informing them of my safe arrival and my activities at Boys State.
  • I will make a formal report (oral or written) to the American Legion and/or other sponsor(s) upon returning home.
  • I will protect and preserve property and generally leave things in a condition equal to or better than I found them.
  • I will keep my room and city clean and do my best to keep all campus property in the same manner.
  • I will respect the rights of others involved in the program so that we will all get the maximum benefit from Boys State
  • I will not take part in any activity involving firearms, fireworks, drugs, liquor, tobacco, or gambling in any form while participating in the Boys State program.