Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2020

We are hosting a special session of Camp Congress just for girls ages 6 to 7. Mini Camp Congress for Girls Los Angeles 2020 is an introduction to the United States political system for young girls. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of the U.S. political system, the process of running for office and voting in the United States. Each girl will create a platform of issues she cares about most, create her own campaign poster and record a campaign ad. Camp will culminate with the girls convening a Congress and passing their own bill.  All girls will serve as members of Congress. To view the 2019-2020 schedule and find programs for older girls visit www.girlsinpolitics.eventbrite.com

The camp day runs from 8am to 12pm. The camp fee includes all program materials, GIP logo t-shirt and snacks. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion. For additional information contact us at +1 (202) 660-1457 ext 2, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com.

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 GIP cancels a 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 session. The credit does not expire.

Is lunch provided? No, lunch is not served. Snacks will be served to include fresh apples, bananas and granola bars. Breakfast is not served.

Are accommodations made for allergies or dietary restrictions? A vegetarian lunch option is available. For participants with restrictive diets or picky palates we recommend bringing a lunch. No nuts are allowed in the meeting room. Participants with other dietary restrictions or allergies should bring lunch and snacks if necessary.

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

Where is the session hosted? Marriott International Corporation is our preferred vendor for meeting space. We host meetings at Marriott brand properties in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

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

Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is a private company that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions.

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 undergone criminal background checks and have WWC cards in Australia.