About this Event
FREE CAMP | Camp Congress for Girls Philadelphia 2023 is a leadership program that introduces girls, ages 8-11, to U.S. politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers 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. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.
Each Students will be served two pre-packed individual snacks, lunch will not be served. 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.
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 participants is unable to attend a session, a credit will be issued for the face value of the ticket. 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 and WWC cards.
COVID-19 Policy (Effective September 22, 2021)
We will be following the guidance and regulations local health departments and the United States Centers for Disease Control in formulating protocols for in-person camps for 2021-2022.
To ensure the health and security of our participants, instructors and support staff, the Girls in Politics Initiative has implemented the following policy:
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required to attend all indoor camps, classes and events for students 12 years of age and up.
Students under 12 years of age and students with a medical condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test to attend an indoor camp, class or event. The COVID-19 test must be conducted within 3 days of the start of the indoor camp, class or event.
All Girls in Politics Initiative instructors and support staff are required to be full vaccinated as of September 22, 2021.
For all indoor programming masks are required at all times for students, GIP instructors and GIP support staff regardless of vaccination status.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
500 Stevens Dr, 500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, United States
USD 115.00