Camp Congress is a week-long summer camp that introduces young girls to politics. Camp begins with a kid-friendly lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a campaign slogan, campaign buttons, a campaign banner and a yard sign. Older campers will also create and film a television spot for their campaigns. All campers will register to vote then vote in the presidential and congressional elections. Once elected to the Congress, the newly installed Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby other members of Congress and finally vote on the bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms President.
Camp Sessions:
Session 1 - June 13th through June 17th in Atlanta, Georgia
Little Legislator (Ages 6 to 10)
Ms President (Ages 11 to 14)
Session 2 - June 20th through June 24th in Atlanta, Georgia
Little Legislator (Ages 6 to 10)
Ms President (Ages 11 to 14)
Session 3 - July 11th through 15th in Miami Beach, Florida
Little Legislator (Ages 6 to 10)
Ms President (Ages 11 to 14)
Session 4 - July 18th to July 22nd in Gainesville, Florida
Little Legislator (Ages 6 to 10)
Ms President (Ages 11 to 14)
Session 5 - July 25th to July 29th in Palm Beach, Florida
Little Legislator (Ages 6 to 10)
Ms President (Ages 11 to 14)
The camp day runs from 9am to 1pm.
Camp Tuition:
Camp tuition is $200 per week. Tuition includes t-shirt, two snacks and all supplies for activities. Space is limited; early registration is encouraged. Registration is open March 2nd through May 30th.
Nominations:
The Political Institute for Women is dedicated to making opportunities to development political leadership to all women and girls. For this reason nominations are being accepted for deserving girls to attend Camp Congress and take the first step on their paths to political leadership. The nomination form can be downloaded at www.campcongress.com and faxed to 404-521-4040.
For additional information on Camp Congress visit www.CampCongress.org or email questions to campcongress@
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The Political Institute for Women is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that trains women to run for elected office and pursue careers in politics. The Political Institute for women offers courses in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
