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.
- Open to all girls in 4th through 8th grade.
- 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
(TENTATIVE DATES)
November 8th
December 6th
January 3th
February 7st
March 6th
March 9th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 26th - Election
Session meetings to be held at the Old Saybrook Public Library large meeting room, 3:15-4:45pm
November 8th
December 6th
January 3th
February 7st
March 6th
March 9th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 26th - Election
Session meetings to be held at the Old Saybrook Public Library large meeting room, 3:15-4:45pm
October 14th
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
January 13th
February 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 26th (Campaign & Election)
October 21st
November 18th
December 16th
January 13th
February 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 26th (Campaign & Election)
(TENTATIVE DATES)
October 7th
October 28th
November 11th
December 9th
January 6th
Feb 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 26th (Campaign & Election)
October 7th
October 28th
November 11th
December 9th
January 6th
Feb 10th
March 3rd
March 9th (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 26th (Campaign & Election)
Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns: info@mspresidentus.org
