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, 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.
- $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
November 9th
December 7th
January 4th
February 1st
March 1st
March 10th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 27th - Election
Session meetings to be held at the Old Saybrook Public Library large meeting room, 3:15-4:45pm
December 7th
January 4th
February 1st
March 1st
March 10th - Field trip to State Capitol
March 27th - Election
Session meetings to be held at the Old Saybrook Public Library large meeting room, 3:15-4:45pm
October 15
October 29
November 19
December 10
January 7
January 28
February 11
March 4
March 10 (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 27 (Campaign & Election)
October 29
November 19
December 10
January 7
January 28
February 11
March 4
March 10 (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 27 (Campaign & Election)
October 1
October 22
November 12
December 10
January 7
January 28
Feb 11
March 4
March 10 (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 27 (Campaign & Election)
October 22
November 12
December 10
January 7
January 28
Feb 11
March 4
March 10 (Field Trip to CT Capitol)
March 27 (Campaign & Election)
Please feel free to email us with any additional questions or concerns: [email protected]
