Girls in Politics Initiative Summer Intensive 2026, Washington DC

The Girls in Politics Initiative Summer Intensive 2026, Washington DC takes place in the heart of the nation’s capital. This summer intensive includes a series of lectures on domestic government, foreign policy, diplomacy, advocacy, community organizing, modern political campaigning and leadership development workshops. Students will also explore the nation’s capital visiting monuments, museums and spending a day on Capitol Hill.  

Itinerary Day 1 | The United States Government 

Monday | July 6, 2026

Arrival 8:30am

Orientation

United States National Archives

Smithsonian Museum of American History

Lecture: United States Government and American Political Theory

Dismissal  5pm

Itinerary Day 2 | A Career in Public Service

Tuesday | July 7, 2026

Arrival 9am 

Lecture: Exploring Careers in Public Service and guest speaker

Workshop: Career Planning, Resume Building and Professional Networking

Activity:  Students will design a business card; cards will be shipped directly from printer to students’s home address

Workshop: Public Speaking 101

United States Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour

Dismissal 5:30pm

Itinerary Day 3 | A Day on Capitol Hill

Wednesday | July 8, 2026

Arrival 8:15am (United States Capitol) 

United States Capitol Tour and Specialty Tour

Meet with Legislators and legislative staff

Visit United States House and United States Senate Galleries

Supreme Court and Supreme Court lecture

Library of Congress

Dismissal 4:45pm

Itinerary Day 4 | Activism in the 21st Century

Thursday | July 9, 2026

Arrival 9am

Lecture: Advocacy 101

Lecture: Community Organizing in the Digital Age and  guest speaker

Lecture: Political Campaigns for Candidates and Issue Campaigns

Lecture: Fundraising Fundamentals and Event Organizing

Dismissal 5pm

Itinerary Day 5 | Capstone Project: Leading Her Way

Friday | July 10, 2026

Arrival 9am

Workshop: Each student will develop an issue campaign or community service project based on her personal interests. Students will present their capstone projects in class. 

Social Outing: Afternoon at The Wharf 

Dismissal 5pm

Age and Program Capacity

This program is intended for girls ages 12 to 17. The program capacity is 15 students.

Registration, Payment options and Financial Assistance

The registration fee includes all program materials, camp insurance and four Girls in Politics Initiative shirts.

Payment of $1300 in full of tuition is due at time of registration.

Financial assistance is not available for this program.

Arrival and Departure

This is a day program. Parents are responsible for student’s transportation to and from the program each day. 

Hotel Recommendations 

For those traveling to Washington,DC we recommend any of the Marriott group of IHG group hotels in the National Mall area. 

Attire 

Participants should wear comfortable attire that includes athletic shoes. Each participant will receive four Girls in Politics Initiative shirts to wear during the program.

Cancellation Policy

The registration fee and deposit are non-refundable. If a participant is unable to attend for any reason, a voucher for the registration fee paid will be issued. The voucher may be used for any future program and will not expire.

Questions

Parents and guardians can email the Girls in Politics Initiative at info@girlsinpolitics.com for additional information or request a virtual information session to speak directly with the registrar.