Celebrate UN Day of the Girls with us at Camp United Nations for Girls New York City 2022 featuring a Day at United Nations Headquarters! Our Camp United Nations for Girls New York City 2022 is a two-day program that includes the activities outlined below. This is a day-program with parents being responsible for accommodations of those traveling to NYC to participate. The program is for girls ages 12 to 17.

Day 1 - United Nations Headquarters (8am to 3pm)

United Nations Tour

UN Exhibits

Lunch

United Nations Private Briefing and NGO Briefing

Day of the Girl Activity

Day 2 - Conference Center (8am to 12pm)

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 Virtual Camp United Nations for Girls.

This session is for girls ages 12 to 17. 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. For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 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 Policy (September 22, 2021)

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.