Camp CONGRESS FOR DALLAS 2019 IS A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES
GIRLS AGES 8 TO 15 TO 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
slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a
political ad for YouTube. 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.The
camp day runs from 8am to 3pm. The camp fee includes all program
materials, lunch, snack and a GIP logo t-shirt. For additional
information contact us at +1 (202) 660-1457 ext 2, via email at
info@girlsinpolitics.org or visit our website at
www.girlsinpolitics.org.
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
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.
HOW MANY TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED TO QUALIFY FOR THE GROUP RATE? Any
purchase of 5 or more tickets qualifies for the group rate.
IS LUNCH PROVIDED? Lunch is provided as are snacks. Snacks include
fresh apples, bananas and granola bars. Water will be served with
lunch and available throughout the day. No sodas or juice will be
served. Breakfast is not served.
ARE ACCOMMODATIONS MADE FOR ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS? A
vegetarian lunch option will be provided, no pork will be served. No
nuts are allowed in the meeting room. Participants with other dietary
restrictions or allergies should bring lunch and snacks if necessary.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? Participants are encouraged to wear
comfortable clothing. Each participant will receive a GIP logo t-shirt
that may be worn during the session. We carry sizes youth medium
through adult medium.
DO PARENTS ATTEND? The sessions are drop-off sessions and
parents/chaperones are welcome to wait in hotel lobby or any of the
lounge areas of the hotel.
IS THIS A PARTISAN PROGRAM OR SUPPORTED BY A POLITICAL PARTY? ARE
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE? 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.
Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Email info@girlsinpolitics.org 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.
Watch the GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on Now This
News https://nowthisnews.com/videos/her/camp-congress-encourages-young-girls-to-run-for-office
[https://nowthisnews.com/videos/her/camp-congress-encourages-young-girls-to-run-for-office]
Watch the GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on MSNBC’s Melissa
Harris-Perry Show. “Camp empowers young GIRLS TO RUN FOR
OFFICE” http://www.nbcnews.com/video/mhp/52698319
[http://www.nbcnews.com/video/mhp/52698319]
Watch the GIRLS IN POLITICS INITIATIVE™ on RTL Nieuws New York.
"Bestemming Witte Huis (afl. 25): Vrouwen aan de macht" | "Destination
White House (ep. 25): Women in Power" https://youtu.be/YDxjMrAievo
[https://youtu.be/YDxjMrAievo]
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