Youth Programs
Keystone Boys State
The American Legion Keystone Boys State (KBS) is a week-long summer experience for young men completing their junior year of high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining. The week focuses on civics and leadership development.
Eligibility
Male residents of Pennsylvania who have completed their junior year of high school and have at least one semester of high school remaining.
- Only young men with outstanding qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty, and service to their school and community are to be a consideration.
- Any individual who has previously attended a Boys State program is not eligible to attend a second session.
- In the actual selection process, merit and ability are the two most important factors considered. Keystone Boys State is an equal opportunity program to all qualified candidates. Program fees are funded by the sponsoring American Legion Posts and the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania, with little or no expense to a young man and his family.
Application Process
Follow the Application Link and perform the following steps:
- Complete the Application and ensure that all the required information is complete and then submit. Ensure that your email is your personal email and not your assigned High School Email.
- Print out your application.
- Email your Application, with a short Bio and Picture to Post 210 KBS Coordinator (atkinsonpost210@gmail.com)
Keystone Girls State
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 210 sponsors Applicants for Keystone Girls State.
American Legion Baseball
The American Legion Post 210 sponsors the Doylestown Tigers who compete in the Bux Mont American Legion Baseball League, which consists of twelve franchises in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, playing under the auspices of Pennsylvania American Legion Baseball. To learn more about the Doylestown Tigers, click the link below.
State Police Youth Week
Elmer Hafer – American Legion – State Police – National Guard Youth Camp is sponsored by The American Legion Department of Pennsylvania and The Pennsylvania State Police. This is a six-day camp used to introduce male and female students who have turned 15 yrs old by the start of camp & have not turned 18 years old by the end of camp. Cadets are introduced to all procedures of law enforcement, march to their classes in platoon formation and have drill competition. Cadets must be in good health, with no physical defects, and have an average or above standing in their class and of course express a personal interest in either law enforcement or military service. This is not a recreational camp.
Program Overview:
Cadets take part in a wide variety of instructional sessions with Local, State Police and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. There will be classes in Pennsylvania Vehicle and Crime Codes, forensic sciences, radar, riot control, tactical drug operation using specially trained dogs, weapon firing, and other police related skills.
Cost:
Fee of $225 includes meals, water bottle, ball cap and (3) t-shirts. This program is funded by the sponsoring American Legion Post/Unit or other civic group. This fee is non-refundable.
Applications/forms for this program can be found on the forms page under the Law & Order heading.