2026 Registration is now open!
American Legion Auxiliary Oklahoma Girls State is a unique and exciting government-in-action learning program in which the American Legion Auxiliary guides young women, who have completed their junior year, to become knowledgeable stewards of freedom, democracy and patriotism.
The 2026 session will take place at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK from May 24-29, 2026. To learn more about registration and sponsorship opportunities visit the How to Apply page under the general information tab.
At Oklahoma Girls State, participants are called “delegates” who establish their own city, county, and state government. They are assigned to a political party – “Boomers” or “Sooners” – these parties are nonpartisan with the goal of educating through experience.
This one-week leadership and citizenship training program was created to educate outstanding high school students about state and local government. Delegates attending Oklahoma Girls State experience governmental procedure by simulating political campaigns, elections, and the political process. They also learn about the principles of citizenship and public service from guest speakers, elected officials, expert panels, and experienced counselors.
ALA Oklahoma Girls State was first held in 1940 and has been conducted annually by the American Legion Auxiliary, except for two years during World War II and in 2020 when we were forced to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ALA Oklahoma Girls State was the first in the nation to have its educational program accredited. Since its inception, more than 30,000 girls have received this valuable citizenship training in Oklahoma.
Staff Opportunities
ALA Oklahoma Girls State is seeking volunteer staff for the 2026 session. Staff are required to volunteer for the entire week (May 23-29, 2026) and are expected to stay on-site in dormitories. Staff positions range from being counselors within the cities, volunteering with the media team or helping with the education/curriculum side of the program.
Volunteer staff will be asked to help with the recruitment throughout the year and will be required to pass a background check prior to volunteering for the week. New staff members will be asked to participate in a short interview process.
Staff applications for ALA Oklahoma Girls State are due by Oct. 31st. If you just completed your delegate year, the JC selection process is underway, please email programming@okgirlsstate.com with any questions.
