BUCKEYE BOYS STATE
Buckeye Boys State Point of Contact
Christie White
Buckeye Boys State Staff Liaison, Americanism and Children & Youth Coordinator
- 740-513-5199
- programs@ohiolegion.com
Mission Statement
The mission of The American Legion Buckeye Boys State is to provide an educational and leadership program that exposes young men to the rights and privileges, the duties and responsibilities, and the love for God and Country necessary to being self-‐governing citizens.
Vision Statement
The mission of The American Legion Buckeye Boys State is to provide an educational and leadership program that exposes young men to the rights and privileges, the duties and responsibilities, and the love for God and Country necessary to being self-‐governing citizens.
2026
BUCKEYE BOYS STATE
will be held June 14th – 21st , 2026
at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Interested in being a potential Boys State Delegate? Scan the QR code for more information:
For additional information on Buckeye Boys State, please buttons below:
In Person - 2026 BBS Orientation Schedule
- DISTRICT 1
- DISTRICT 2
- DISTRICT 3
- DISTRICT 4
- DISTRICT 5
- DISTRICT 6
- DISTRICT 7
- DISTRICT 8
- DISTRICT 9
- DISTRICT 10
- DISTRICT 11
- DISTRICT 12
- DISTRICT 13
- DISTRICT 14
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 1 | May 5 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Ottawa | 63 |
| May 6 | Wednesday | 7:00 PM | Wauseon | 265 | |
| May 7 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Toledo | 587 | |
| May 23 | Saturday | 1:00 PM | Tontogany | 441 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 2 | MAY 14 | WEDS | 7:30 PM | NEW BREMEN | 241 |
| 2 | MAY 18 | SUN | 2 PM | LIMA | 96 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 3 | April 26 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Englewood | 707 |
| 3 | April 26 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Versailles | 435 |
| 3 | May 14 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Miamisburg | 165 |
| 3 | May 12 | Tuesday | 7:00 PM | Tipp City | 586 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 4 | May 18 | Monday | 7:00 PM | Mason | 194 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 5 | May 3 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Medina | 202 |
| May 6 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Green Springs | 295 | |
| May 13 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Sandusky | 83 | |
| May 20 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Ashland | 88 | |
| May 28 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | Elyria | 12 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 6 | MAY 7 | WED | 7 PM | JOHNSTOWN | 254 |
| 6 | MAY 14 | WED | 7 PM | MARION | 162 |
| 6 | MAY 21 | WED | 7 PM | MT. STERLING | 417 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 7 | May 14 | Thursday | 6:30PM | Chillicothe | 62 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 8 | MAY 4 | SUN | 1 PM | ATHENS | 21 |
| 8 | MAY 18 | SUN | 1 PM | PICKERINGTON | 283 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 9 | April 23 | Thursday | 7:00 PM | Newton Falls | 236 |
| May 3 | Sunday | 2:00 PM | Willowick | 678 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 10 | MAY 4 | SUN | 2 PM | LEETONIA | 131 |
| 10 | MAY 18 | SUN | 2 PM | FOLTZ COMMUNITY CENTER | |
| 10 | MAY 21 | WED | 7 PM | WOOSTER | 68 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 11 | MAY 4 | SUN | 1 PM | McCONNELSVILLE | 24 |
| 11 | MAY 18 | SUN | 1 PM | SHADYSIDE | 521 |
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 12 | April 18 | SUN | 12:30 PM | WESTERVILLE | 171 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
| DISTRICT | DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 13 | MAY 18 | SUN | 1:30 PM | CLEVELAND | FOP LODGE 8 |
2026 Updates Coming Soon!
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DISTRICT |
DATE | DAY | TIME | LOCATION | POST |
| 14 | MAY 4 | SUN | 10 AM | KENT | 496 |
Virtual 2026 BBS Info Session(s)
| Sunday, February 15 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/yvs-mhfv-bfm | ||
| Tuesday, February 17 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/rfi-pojo-dsr | ||
| Sunday, March 22 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/nbh-tztm-mtp | ||
| Tuesday, March 24 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/xxk-uqfa-cnt | ||
Virtual 2026 BBS Orientation Schedule
| Tuesday, April 21 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/rbj-cpvv-fes | ||
| Tuesday, April 28 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/zzh-zqnr-vgx | ||
| Sunday, May 3 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/ecc-fpzb-ewv | ||
| Sunday, May 10 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/zyc-wyby-yyw | ||
| Tuesday, May 12 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/zkm-nhcw-bby | ||
| Sunday, May 17 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/ugf-njbj-yme | ||
| Tuesday, May 19 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/riv-nsmy-hck | ||
| Sunday, May 24 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/kuf-iuar-xcx | ||
| Tuesday, May 26 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/ira-enjs-cku | ||
| Tuesday, June 2 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/ors-zvnd-eoz | ||
| Sunday, June 7 · 8:00 – 9:00pm | ||
| https://meet.google.com/xim-cize-tsm | ||
2026 Junior Cadet Week
Your selection to attend American Legion Buckeye Boys State or Buckeye Girls State qualifies you to compete for an all expense paid program at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. There you will learn the training, duties, and responsibilities of an Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper. It’s the… Chance of a Lifetime.
The Department of Ohio Americanism Office promotes the Schools Awards program to recognize the achievements of elementary, middle, junior high, and high school students.
Ohio State Highway Patrol Junior Cadet Week
48th Year of Operation
A joint program of the Department of Ohio American Legion, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary, and The American Legion Auxiliary conducted at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy in Columbus, Ohio.
20 young men are selected at Buckeye Boys State, 20 young women at Buckeye Girls State, and 10 sons and daughters of Highway Patrol officers attend a mini-course in Law-Enforcement, taught by Patrol officers, which culminates in a Graduation Ceremony attended by Patrol, Legion, and Auxiliary officials.
Check out our Buckeye Boys State Promo Video below
EXPECTATIONS FOR RENDERING PROPER RESPECT
With adoption of Res. No. 16 of the National Executive Committee Fall 2016 titled “Expectations for Rendering Proper Respect When Participating in Programs of The American Legion” The American Legion expects participants of all its programs to show proper respect to the Flag of the United States, at all times, including during the National Anthem. It is recommended to departments and posts that the chairman or director of any American Legion program make clear to all participants in advance of the program that The American Legion has the expectation for rendering proper respect to the Flag of the United States, at all times, including during the National Anthem.
If any participant of any program of The American Legion feel they cannot or will not live up to this expectation, the individual should not be a participant in American Legion programs. If any the individual will be removed from the program and not be allowed any further participation.