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.
- 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