The Girls in Business Camp Pittsburgh 2024 introduces girls, ages 10 to 16, 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.

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 (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.