Day of the Girl Celebration 2026 ft a Day at UN Headquarters & Camp United Nations for Girls New York 2026

Don’t miss Day of the Girl Celebration 2026 ft a Day at UN Headquarters & Camp United Nations for Girls New York 2026!

Girls will celebrate Day of the Girl and explore the year’s IDG theme. The themed exercise includes a discussion on the status of girls and ways girls can continue working to improve their lives. This two-day program includes the activities outlined below. This is a day-program with parents being responsible for accommodations and transportation of those traveling to New York, NY to participate; no financial assistance is available for this event. Ticketing for girls ages 9-11 and 12-17. Each ticket covers one student; each chaperone ticket covers one adult chaperone. Students are not required to attend with a chaperone. Only one chaperone ticket is available for each ticketing group. 

Day 1 - United Nations Headquarters (9am to 4pm)

United Nations Headquarters Tour

United Nations Headquarters' Exhibits

Lunch on site at Vienna Café

United Nations Private Briefing and NGO Briefing

Day of the Girl Activity (Theme to be announced)

Day 2 - Marriott Hotel Conference Center (8:30am to 12:30pm)

Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure, leadership, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls.

The camp is strictly limited to 18 students per age group.  For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.

Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.

Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staff are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.