Learn by doing
Citizens take part in city, county, and state government operations, legal and legislative instruction, party organization, elections, and mock government.
2026 Citizen Guide
Arizona Boys State, sourced from the handbook.
The handbook describes Arizona Boys State as a leadership training and civics education program where citizens campaign, hold elections, pass laws, operate courts, and govern themselves as a fictional 51st state.
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Weekly Schedule
Handbook schedule entries with meeting locations, room assignments, and day-specific callouts.
Open section →Board of Directors
Handbook-provided board roster with positions, residences, and first year on staff where available.
Open section →Awards and Honors
Awards, scholarships, and honors listed from the 2026 Citizen Handbook.
Open section →2026 Citizen Handbook
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Activities across the week
The handbook schedule includes registration, schools, caucuses, elections, office operations, Boys Nation balloting, ceremonies, recreation, and closing events.
A week that shapes a lifetime
The handbook presents the program as a leadership action experience built around citizenship, responsibility, service, and participation.