Camp Congress for Girls Houston 2022

Camp Congress for Girls Houston is a leadership program that introduces girls to U.S. politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.

This session is for girls ages 12 to 17. The class is limited to 16 students. Students will be required to wear a face cover and seated in a class configuration that allows social distancing. Where possible we will host in covered outdoor venues. Each Students will be served two pre-packed individual snacks but will need to bring lunch. The class runs from 8am to 12pm. For additional information contact us at +1 (202) 660-1457 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com.

Frequently Asked Questions and COVID-19 Protocols

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 aid available? Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis. Email finance@girlsinpolitics.com to for all financial aid inquiries.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks and WWC cards.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Protocols

We will be following the guidance of the following institutions and/or agencies in formulating the protocols and policies by which we will host in-person camps in 2022.

• Local county/district health departments where classes are offered
• United States Centers for Disease Control

Classroom Protocol

• In-person camps are limited to 16 students for the 2022 year.
• Each student will have her temperature checked at check-in.
• Students are required to wear properly fitted masks for the duration of camp.
• If a student is ill the student should remain at home. If a student becomes ill during class or arrives ill, parents will be contacted immediately to pick-up the student. The ill student will be separated from the well students until the student is able to leave.
• Bathroom breaks will be increased allowing students to wash hands more frequently during class.
• Stations with hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes will be available for students in the classroom setting.
• Students will be seated in a socially distant configuration. Classroom activities will be hosted in an outdoor classroom setting, weather permitting.
• All workspaces will be cleaned by GIP/GIB staff with disinfecting wipes prior to students’ arrivals and after lunch.
• Students will be seated the CDC recommended socially distance classroom set-up, allowing each student ample individual workspace for the duration of class. Hand shaking and any other physical contact will be discouraged.
• Each student will receive pencils, a glue stick, scissors and art markers for her individual use during class.