Shape your lifetime…tuition free!* Oklahoma Boys State presents delegates with the opportunity to jump start their college education by earning up to three upper level college credits. Rogers State University offers delegates three hours of upper level college credit for successfully completing the Oklahoma Boys State Education program. They will enroll at Rogers State University […]

You may have heard the story of the blind men in India who were asked to describe an elephant using only their sense of touch.  The first, grabbing the elephant’s leg said, “it feels like a tree,” another holding the trunk stated, “it feels like a snake,” while a third grasping the tail defined it

Rules at Boys State You will be given a complete orientation upon arrival at Boys State. Do Not Bring Firearms, fireworks, drugs, liquor, or gambling materials.  None of these are permitted at Boys State and will result in immediate dismissal of the delegate. Do Not Bring Tobacco:  Most Boys State delegates are minors and as

Success at Boys State Success at Boys State comes not just from winning high office, or any office at all for that matter. Success comes from sharing this week of government, leadership, and patriotism with several hundred other young men like yourself who constitute the best our state has to offer. Your success will be

Logistics Transportation to and from Boys State is the responsibility of the delegate’s parent(s).  If the delegate drives his own car, he must turn in his car keys to the Boys State Staff for the week, to be returned at the end of the session. Early Departure The full benefit of the Boys State experience

Life at Boys State The Boys State curriculum focuses on government, leadership, and patriotism, but delegates leave the camp with so much more. They leave with lifelong friends and a sense of belonging to a brotherhood of highly-motivated successful young leaders. Extra-Curricular Time Plenty of extra-curricular time is provided including both organized and leisure activities.