For Virginia Boys State Counselors

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One of the secrets to the success of Virginia Boys State is the group of outstanding counselors enjoy working with Virginia's future leaders.

To apply to be a Boys State Counselor, meet these criteria:

Be at least 18 years of age

If you attended Boys State, there must be at least one year between attendance at Boys State and serving as a counselor

Have no criminal record

Be willing to undergo a background check

Note that preference is given to Legion members and Sons of American Legion members.

Virginia Boys State Counselor Application

If you have any questions, contact Chief City Counselor:

Jarad Phelps: counselors@vaboysstate.org

Mail the completed application to:

Jarad L. Phelps
10815 King Nobel Lane
Bealeton, VA 22712

Boys State Objectives

Boys State is a non-partisan program which encompasses the following objectives:

To develop civic leadership and pride in American Citizenship.
To arouse a keen interest in the detailed study of our government.
To develop in the citizens a determination to maintain our form of government, primarily by bringing them to the realization of how great it is to be an American.
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation.

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