Louisiana Boys State

Registration for the 2026 session of Louisiana Boys State is open. Contact your district’s American Legion representative to learn more. Find your district’s American Legion representative at laboysstate.com/attend. #LABS2026

Attendees of Louisiana Boys State do not just learn about state and local government. They also learn how to lead and thrive as a team. Listen to Anderson talk about his favorite moment celebrating a teammate. Learn more about program registration: laboysstate.com/attend

From debates to dodgeball, Louisiana Boys State attendees are learning the skills that prepare them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more and register today: laboysstate.com #BoysState | #LABS2026

The Shop at LABS will close on March 25. Place your order now!

2025 Louisiana Boys State Attendees 🗣️ Graduation cords are back on sale for a limited time only. Be sure you can wear your Boys State pride when you cross the graduation stage this year. Order now: laboysstate.com/store

The 2026 session of Louisiana Boys State is just 4 months away! Delegates will take part in a weeklong immersive simulation of government at the state and local levels, building leadership skills through hands-on experience. Learn more at laboysstate.com/attend. #LABS2026

His words remind us that leadership is not about waiting for the perfect moment, but choosing to act with purpose and principle. Today, and every day, we challenge our program attendees to carry that responsibility forward by serving others & strengthening our communities. (2/2)

“The time is always right to do what is right.” —Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On this #MLKDay, we reflect on Dr. King’s call to lead with courage, integrity, and service. (1/2)

Jared says it best: Louisiana Boys State is inspiring and transformational.🤝 Registration for the 2026 program is open. Do not miss your chance to grow alongside the best and brightest young minds from around Louisiana. Learn more at laboysstate.com. #LABS2026

Happy Holidays from Louisiana Boys State 🎄✨ This season, we’re grateful for the citizens, legionnaires, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who make our program possible each year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead. #LABS2026

At Louisiana Boys State, we’re thankful for the chance to educate and empower young men as they explore state and local government and grow into the leaders our communities need. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful #Thanksgiving!

This #VeteransDay, we proudly salute the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedoms. We’re especially grateful for the veterans who continue to serve by mentoring, volunteering, and supporting programs like Louisiana Boys State.

From new leadership skills to lifelong friendships, hear why Hudson Smith thinks any current high school junior should register to attend #LABS2026. Learn more about how to register at laboysstate.com.

Congratulations to Micah Waguespack, a 2025 Louisiana Boys State alumnus, on being named a national Samsung American Legion Scholar. Learn more: legion.org/information-ce… #LABoysState #SamsungScholar

Less than 300 days until #LABS2026! 👨‍⚖️

Louisiana Boys State 2015 alumnus Keith Billiot joins @ALBoysNation.

Wishing the best of luck to Khaymen George and Alex Guillot as they represent Louisiana at the American Legion’s Boys Nation program in Washington, D.C. for the next week! 🇺🇸 #LABS | #BoysNation

It’s been just over a week since we closed out #LABS2025. Only 350 more days until #LABS2026!

On this #July4th, we remember the enduring promise of liberty & self-governance. At Louisiana Boys State, we honor the ideals that continue to shape our nation, and we are especially grateful to the veterans whose service and sacrifice have upheld that promise for generation. 🇺🇸

And finally, to the LABS 2025 Citizens, thank you for the opportunity this week to work with you and to challenge you to learn more, do more, and stay committed to the work. Remember the lessons you have learned this past week as you return home and put them into action.

To the program counselors who volunteered this year, and every year, thank you for giving of your time, energy, sweat, and more. This program very literally could not happen without you, and you were what made this experience for Citizens possible.

🧵 Thread 🧵 As we depart campus today, a few thanks from the Louisiana Boys State program staff: