- Open to all girls in 4th through 8th grade, and can be from any town.
- Sessions are typically held once a month for 1.5 hours 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.
- $250 per participant
- $225 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
- Campaign and Election
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Meetings to be held in Old Saybrook town center from 3:00-4:30pm
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th
January 4th
January 13th (Zoom)
February 1st
March 1st
March 9th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 19th - Election
Meetings to be held in Old Saybrook town center from 3:00-4:30pm
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th
January 4th
January 13th (Zoom)
February 1st
March 1st
March 9th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 19th - Election
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Sessions held at the Ridgefield Library from 4:15-5:45pm
September 30th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
January 13th
February 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign & Election)
Sessions held at the Ridgefield Library from 4:15-5:45pm
September 30th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
January 13th
February 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Most sessions held at the Comstock Community Center from 4:15-5:45pm
September 30th (meet at Ridgefield Library)
October 14th
November 11th
December 2nd
January 13th
Feb 10th (meet at Ridgefield Library)
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign & Election)
Most sessions held at the Comstock Community Center from 4:15-5:45pm
September 30th (meet at Ridgefield Library)
October 14th
November 11th
December 2nd
January 13th
Feb 10th (meet at Ridgefield Library)
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Session held at the Hamden Public Library from 10-11:30am
October 15th
November 5th
December 10th
January 7th
February 11th
March 4th
March 9th (Field Trip to State Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign and Election)
Session held at the Hamden Public Library from 10-11:30am
October 15th
November 5th
December 10th
January 7th
February 11th
March 4th
March 9th (Field Trip to State Capitol)
March 19th (Campaign and Election)
Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns: info@mspresidentus.org
GIRLS - 4th to 8th GRADEs
- 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.
