The Girls in Business Camp San Francisco Fall 2022 introduces girls ages 8 to 11 to basic business principles including the forms and types of businesses, business strategy, marketing and finance. Each student will be guided through creating her own business and completing the activities below.

1. Name her business
2. Create a mission statement
3. Create a logo
4. Create a slogan or tagline
5. Design a business card
6. Create a marketing plan
7. Create a finance plan including a budget
8. Create a pitch for investors

After students create their businesses, each student CEO will pitch a group of mock investors (fellow students) for the funding to launch her start-up. Participating Girl Scouts can earn a business owner, business plan badge or the new one of the new entrepreneur badges.

The class is limited to 20 students. Students will be required to wear a face cover and seated in a class configuration that allows social distancing. Each Students will be served two pre-packed individual snacks, lunch will not be served. The class runs from 1pm to 5pm. For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 extension 2, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. The Girls in Business Initiative was launched by the Girls in Politics Initiative in January 2020 because we believe girls want to make laws and money. 

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 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 business/executive management. 

COVID-19 Policy (Effective September 22, 2021)

We will be following the guidance and regulations local health departments and the United States Centers for Disease Control in formulating protocols for in-person camps for 2021-2022.

To ensure the health and security of our participants, instructors and support staff, the Girls in Politics Initiative has implemented the following policy:

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend all indoor camps, classes and events for students 12 years of age and up.

Students under 12 years of age and students with a medical condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test to attend an indoor camp, class or event. The COVID-19 test must be conducted within 3 days of the start of the indoor camp, class or event.

All Girls in Politics Initiative instructors and support staff are required to be full vaccinated as of September 22, 2021.

For all indoor programming masks are required at all times for students, GIP instructors and GIP support staff regardless of vaccination status.