Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2023

Daughter and Mother Camp Congress for Girls Chicago 2023 is a leadership program that introduces girls (ages 8 to 16) and mothers to the United States political system. Each student will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency with her mother serving as campaign manager. Together, daughter and mother will create a political campaign with a platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for television. All campers and moms will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Moms will serve as House, Senate and White House aides assisting daughters in their work. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President.

Registrants will also receive a Certificate of Completion, GIP shirt and GIP treat bag. A pre-packed snack of fresh fruit and granola bars will be distributed. Participants will have lunch on their own and should bring a water bottle. For additional information contact us at +1 866-226-5911 extension 1, via email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. To view the 2020-2021 schedule and find programs for older girls visit www.girlsinpolitics.com

Answers to frequently asked questions and COVID-19 protocols.

Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. Our instructors and support staff have criminal background checks.

COVID-19 Policy (Updated November 1, 2022)

To ensure the health and security of our participants, instructors and support staff, the Girls in Politics Initiative has implemented the following policy:

Everyday prevention measures (regardless of COVID-19 Community Level)

• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
  
• Masking optional; GIP staff will be masked
  
• Staying home when sick
  
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette for staff and students
  
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
  
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.
  

Enhanced prevention measures for High COVID-19 Community Levels

• COVID-19 vaccination
  
• Masks/respirators
  
• COVID-19 screening testing for students and staff (vaccinated or unvaccinated); Rapid testing sufficient within 24 hours of the program start.
  
• Staying home when sick
  
• Hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
  
• Optimizing indoor ventilation and air quality
  
• GIP staff will be cleaning and disinfecting workstations.
  

Regardless of COVID-19 community level, we encourage everyone to respect the choice of others who wish to wear a mask.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

8535 West Higgins Road, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, United States