Mini Camp Congress for Girls NYC 2023 is an introduction to the United States political system for girls ages 6 and 7. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of the U.S. political system, the process of running for office and voting in the United States. Each girl will create a platform of issues she cares about most, create her own campaign poster and record a campaign ad. Camp will culminate with the girls convening a Congress and passing their own bill. All girls will serve as members of Congress. Girl Scouts earn the new civics badge. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. Looking for more events? View our 2022-2023 schedule at https://buytickets.at/girlsinpoliticsinitiative

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 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.

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 (Updated November 1, 2022)

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

Everyday prevention measures (regardless of COVID-19 Community Level)

• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Masking optional; GIP staff will be masked
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette for staff and students
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Enhanced prevention measures for High COVID-19 Community Levels

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Masks/respirators
• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
• Staying home when sick
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.

Regardless of COVID-19 community level, we encourage everyone to respect the choice of others who wish to wear a mask.