Nevada Boys State

Nevada Boys State is a week-long summer civics program for high school boys ages 16 to 18, based at 737 N Veterans Memorial Dr in Las Vegas, zip code 89101. It runs during the summer only, is wheelchair accessible, and is listed as free.

The program builds a hands-on simulation of state government. Participants work through civic education, leadership development, mock government, elections, lawmaking, and court systems, so instead of studying how government works from a textbook, they run the process themselves over the course of the week. Public speaking, critical thinking, and community engagement are woven through the sessions as skills the simulation is meant to develop, not standalone classes taught in a lecture format.

Because participants effectively campaign, vote, and legislate as part of the program, it tends to suit teens who already have some interest in government, debate, or student leadership, though the listing does not describe any prerequisite experience or application process. The age bracket of 16-18 means it is aimed squarely at upperclassmen rather than younger high schoolers or middle schoolers who might otherwise be curious about civics programs.

Hours are listed as 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day of the week, which reflects the intensive, full-day nature of a residential-style civics week rather than a typical drop-off camp with a short afternoon pickup. Families should confirm with the program directly whether the listed hours describe a single check-in day or the schedule for the entire week, since a program built around mock elections and lawmaking often runs long days by design and may include evening sessions.

For registration details, eligibility requirements, and confirmation of the free price point, (888) 646-6594 is the listed phone number, and additional information is posted at nevadaboysstate.org for families who want to review the program before applying, since a wheelchair accessible, no-cost civics week can be a rare combination worth double-checking spots for.