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, 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
Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns: [email protected]
