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Girls

Enrolled girls will:

  • Explore their own potential to lead, enhance skills, & expand knowledge of what it takes to be a leader.
  • Learn about local, state, and federal leadership opportunities.
  • Hear from local and state leaders.
  • Give (or contribute to) a campaign speech, complemented by their choice of creative expression.
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  • Open to all girls in 4th through 8th grade.  
  • Sessions are typically held once a month, on a Friday from 4:15–5:45pm, at local Library.
  • Sessions are led by community and state leaders and will include fun, interactive activities. Each session will include a mini lesson plan and a takeaway message.
  • Each January girls begin to prepare their campaign for “Ms. President US” (their town) using their choice of media or art and addressing at least 1 issue (school start time, anti-bullying, etc.).
  • Participants enjoy a field trip to the state capitol where they meet with legislative leaders, see the house chambers and court, and take a League of Women Voters tour.
  • In the final session girls will give their campaign speech and show their display/presentation. 
  • The girl with the top score among all the ballots submitted will be elected Ms President US of their town.
  • Ms President US will “hold office” for 1 year until the next girl is elected. During her “administration” Ms President US will be invited to attend, participate and/or speak at local community events.
  • $275 per participant
  • $250 per each additional sibling
  • Need-based scholarships are available
  • Girl Scouts badge/credit eligible

  • Civic Leadership / Public Service
  • Local, State, and Federal Government
  • Women’s History and Leadership
  • Public Speaking, Diplomacy & Listening Skills
  • Communications & Media
  • Meet & Greet Local Leaders
  • State Capitol Visit

  • October 2 – Kickoff & Suffrage
  • October 23 – Local Leaders
  • November 13 – State Leaders
  • December 4 – Federal Leaders
  • January 8 – Finding Your Voice
  • February 5 – Public Speaking
  • February 19 – Communications Team
  • March 5 – Campaign/Speech Practice
  • March 10 – Field Trip To Hartford
  • March 21 – Campaign & Elections
  • October 2 – Kickoff & Suffrage
  • October 23 – Local Leaders
  • November 13 – State Leaders
  • December 4 – Federal Leaders
  • January 8 – Finding Your Voice
  • February 5 – Public Speaking
  • February 19 – Communications Team
  • March 5 – Campaign/Speech Practice
  • March 10 – Field Trip To Hartford
  • March 21 – Campaign & Elections

Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns:  info@mspresidentus.org

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