- Open to all girls in 4th through 8th grade, and can be from any town.
- Most sessions are held once a month for 1.5 hours at local community centers (libraries, town halls, civic centers)
- 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
- Field Trip to State Capitol or City Hall or Government Offices
- Campaign and Election
(Including participants from all surrounding areas)
2023-2024 Session Schedule
sessions held downtown Cincinnati
Timing: 2:30-4pm
October 1st
November 5th
December 10th
January 7th
January 28th
February 11th
March 3rd
April 14th
April 28th: Elections
2023-2024 Session Schedule
sessions held downtown Cincinnati
Timing: 2:30-4pm
October 1st
November 5th
December 10th
January 7th
January 28th
February 11th
March 3rd
April 14th
April 28th: Elections
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
2023-2024 Session Dates
Session held at the Hamden Public Library from 10-11:30am
October 14th
November 18th
December 2nd
January 6th
February 3rd
March 2nd
March 21st (Field Trip to State Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign and Election)
2023-2024 Session Dates
Session held at the Hamden Public Library from 10-11:30am
October 14th
November 18th
December 2nd
January 6th
February 3rd
March 2nd
March 21st (Field Trip to State Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign and Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Old Saybrook CT Chapter: 2023-2024 Schedule
Meetings to be held in Old Saybrook Acton Library from 3:00-4:30pm
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th
January 4th
*January 18th Zoom
February 1st
March 7th
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 21st (Campaign & Election)
Old Saybrook CT Chapter: 2023-2024 Schedule
Meetings to be held in Old Saybrook Acton Library from 3:00-4:30pm
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th
January 4th
*January 18th Zoom
February 1st
March 7th
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 21st (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
2023-2024 Schedule
Sessions held at the Ridgefield Library from 4:15-5:45pm
October 6th
November 3rd
December 8th
January 5th
*January 18th Zoom
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
2023-2024 Schedule
Sessions held at the Ridgefield Library from 4:15-5:45pm
October 6th
November 3rd
December 8th
January 5th
*January 18th Zoom
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Sessions held from 4:15-5:45pm
2023-2024 Schedule
September 29th
October 20th
November 17th
December 1st
*January 18th Zoom
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
Sessions held from 4:15-5:45pm
2023-2024 Schedule
September 29th
October 20th
November 17th
December 1st
*January 18th Zoom
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
2023-2024 Schedule
* Workshops held downtown Danbury * 4:30-6pm
October 2nd:
November 6th
December 4th
January 8th
*January 18th Zoom
February 5th
March 4th
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
2023-2024 Schedule
* Workshops held downtown Danbury * 4:30-6pm
October 2nd:
November 6th
December 4th
January 8th
*January 18th Zoom
February 5th
March 4th
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
(Including participants from all surrounding towns)
Sessions held from 4:15-5:45pm
2023-2024 Schedule
September 29th
October 20th
November 17th
December 1st
January 18th (Remotely via Zoom)
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
Sessions held from 4:15-5:45pm
2023-2024 Schedule
September 29th
October 20th
November 17th
December 1st
January 18th (Remotely via Zoom)
February 9th
March 1st
March 21st (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
April 7th (Campaign & Election)
Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns: [email protected]
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.
