Girls in Business Camp Palo Alto 2020

We launched the Girls in Business Initiative in January and it's a hit! Students and parents love the class, so don't miss the Girls in Business Camp Palo Alto 2020. Camp begins with an introduction to basic business principles including strategy, marketing and finance. Each girl will then create her own business and complete the following activities. 

1. Name her business
2. Create a mission statement
3. Create a logo
4. Create a slogan or tagline
5. Design a business card
6. Create a marketing plan
7. Create a finance plan including a budget
8. Create a pitch for investors

Once her business has taken shape our young CEOs will pitch a group of mock investors for the funding to launch her start-up. Limited tickets. 

Camp is open to girls ages 10 to 15. Girl Scouts participants will receive a business owner badge or business plan upon completion of the program. The camp day runs from 8am to 3pm. The registration fee includes program materials, snacks and a GIB logo t-shirt. No refunds will be given for camp registration fees unless the organizer cancels or reschedules the session. For additional information contact us via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or 202-660-1457 ext 2. 

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Response | March 10, 2020

We will be following the guidance of the following institutions and/or agencies in making decisions to postpone or cancel classes/summer camps on our 2020-2021 schedule.

• Local county/district health departments where classes are offered
• Local school boards/districts where classes are offered
• United States Centers for Disease Control
• Public Health Agency of Canada
• Public Health England
• Australian Government Department of Health

Classroom Protocol

• If a student is ill the student should remain at home. If a student becomes ill during class or arrives ill, parents will be contacted immediately to pick-up the student. The ill student will be separated from the well students until the student is able to leave.
• Bathroom breaks will be increased allowing students to wash hands more frequently during class.
• Stations with hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes will be available for students in each class.
• All classes will be limited to 25 students until further notice.
• All workspaces will be cleaned by GIP/GIB staff with disinfecting wipes prior to students’ arrivals and after lunch. All poster making materials will be cleaned with disinfectant prior to class and after each class.
• Students will be seated in a classroom set-up, allowing each student ample individual workspace for the duration of class. Hand shaking will be discouraged.
• Each student will receive pencils, a glue stick, scissors and art markers for her individual use during class.

Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

Do students bring lunch? Yes, students will bring lunch. Apples, bananas, oranges and granola bars will be available throughout the day. There will also be a water station in the meeting room. Due to the increasing number of students with nut allergies we ask that no student bring nuts or nut- based products to the class. 

What is the dress code? Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Each participant will receive a GIB logo t-shirt that may be worn during the session. We carry sizes youth medium through adult medium. 

Do parents attend? The sessions are drop-off sessions and parents/chaperones are welcome to wait in hotel lobby or any of the lounge areas of the hotel. 

Is this program a sponsored by a corporation or interest group? The Girls in Business Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The Girls in Business Initiative is a sister company of the Girls in Politics Initiative. 

Is financial aid available? Financial aid is available on a first come, first serve basis. Email info@girlsinpolitics.com to for all financial aid inquiries.

Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women business owners. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers.