About Nevada Boys State
Nevada Boys State offers a transformative and life-changing summer camp experience uniquely focused on developing leadership skills, fostering civic engagement, and providing an immersive look into local and state government operations. It's lauded as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' for high school boys to build lasting friendships and a strong sense of brotherhood, instilling values of honor, duty, and civic responsibility.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: High school boys (juniors and seniors) with an interest in civics, government, politics, or public service.Parents seeking a program that will significantly develop their son's leadership qualities and sense of civic responsibility.Young men looking to build strong, lasting friendships and expand their network with peers and influential mentors.Sons who are ready for an intensive, transformative program that offers real-world applicable skills and a deep understanding of governance.Primarily targeted at 'high school junior boy' and 'upcoming senior' delegates.
Why families love it
- Delivers life-changing personal growth and development for young men.
- Provides hands-on experience with local and state government, including opportunities for delegates to run for office.
- Fosters strong, lasting friendships and a sense of 'brotherhood' or 'family' among the 130 delegates.
- Teaches practical leadership skills that participants continue to utilize over a decade later.
- Instills values of civic duty, honor, and a sense of obligation to community, state, and nation.
- Features supportive counseling staff who act as role models and create an environment for delegates to thrive and grow.
Insider tips
- Parents are strongly advised, 'don't think about it, just sign up!' as it's presented as an unmissable opportunity.
- Encourage your son to 'fully engage yourself into the program' to maximize personal growth and the overall experience.
- Consider this program as 'the' essential camp to send your son to if you can only choose one.
- Prepare for an intensive yet incredible week, described as 'one of the best weeks of your life' that balances 'laugh, learn, play'.
- Crowds
- The program involves 'a group of 130 boys from around the state,' indicating a moderately sized, structured group environment.
- Value
- No specific pricing information is mentioned in the reviews. However, the program is universally described as a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' and is highly recommended as the single most important camp to attend, suggesting its perceived value far exceeds any potential cost and delivers significant returns on investment in personal and leadership development.
- Food
- No specific food or drink policies are mentioned in the reviews, as the focus is on the program's educational and developmental aspects.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features or measures are mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"Nevada Boys' State has been one of the most incredible life changing experiences. What started as a group of 130 boys from around the state became a family of young men. This program has taught not only leadership, but also the values of brotherhood. Boys' State taught us delegates that we are future leaders of Nevada. We must stay involved with civic and political issues in our communities, state, and nation. If you have any doubt of attending, don't think about it, just sign up! I promise you will have a great time."
6 years ago
"Nevada Boys' State is a once in a lifetime opportunity that has helped me grow into who I am today. The program offers an inside look at how our local and state governments run while allowing delegates (Attendees) the chance to run for office. The counseling staff creates an environment for delegates to not only thrive in, but grow. You leave the program forever changed with a newfound sense of honor and duty."
7 years ago
"This program was truly memorable. I attended as a delegate in 2012 and was able to create and develop new friendships I keep today and skills I continue to use. I highly recommend this program for any high school junior boy who wants to learn more about how local government works and how to develop the best external and internal leadership skills. When you fully engage yourself into the program, Nevada Boys' State will be one of the best weeks of your life."
8 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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