Girls in Politics Initiative Summer Intensive 2026, Washington DC

Girls in Politics Initiative Summer Intensive 2026, Washington DC

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A leadership development intensive program you women pursing a career in public service. The Girls in Politics Initiative Summer Intensive 2026, Washington DC takes place in the heart of the nation’s capital. This summer intensive includes a series of lectures on domestic government, foreign policy, diplomacy, advocacy, community organizing, modern political campaigning and leadership development workshops. Students will also explore the nation’s capital visiting monuments, museums and spending a day on Capitol Hill. Itinerary Day 1 | The United States Government Monday | July 6, 2026 Arrival 8:30am Orientation United States National Archives Smithsonian Museum of American History Lecture: United States Government and American Political Theory Dismissal 5pm Itinerary Day 2 | A Career in Public Service Tuesday | July 7, 2026 Arrival 9am Lecture: Exploring Careers in Public Service and guest speaker Workshop: Career Planning, Resume Building and Professional Networking Activity: Students will design a business card; cards will be shipped directly from printer to students’s home address Workshop: Public Speaking 101 United States Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour Dismissal 5:30pm Itinerary Day 3 | A Day on Capitol Hill Wednesday | July 8, 2026 Arrival 8:15am (United States Capitol) United States Capitol Tour and Specialty Tour Meet with Legislators and legislative staff Visit United States House and United States Senate Galleries Supreme Court and Supreme Court lecture Library of Congress Dismissal 4:45pm Itinerary Day 4 | Activism in the 21st Century Thursday | July 9, 2026 Arrival 9am Lecture: Advocacy 101 Lecture: Community Organizing in the Digital Age and guest speaker Lecture: Political Campaigns for Candidates and Issue Campaigns Lecture: Fundraising Fundamentals and Event Organizing Dismissal 5pm Itinerary Day 5 | Capstone Project: Leading Her Way Friday | July 10, 2026 Arrival 9am Workshop: Each student will develop an issue campaign or community service project based on her personal interests. Students will present their capstone projects in class. Social Outing: Afternoon at The Wharf Dismissal 5pm Age and Program Capacity This program recommended for girls ages 12 to 17. The program capacity is 15 students. Registration, Payment Options and Financial Assistance The registration fee includes all program materials, camp insurance and four Girls in Politics Initiative shirts. Payment in full of tuition at time of registration $1300. Financial assistance is not available for this program. Arrival and Departure This is a day program. Parents are responsible for student’s transportation to and from the program each day. Hotel Recommendations For those traveling to Washington,DC we recommend any of the Marriott group of IHG group hotels in the National Mall area. Attire Participants should wear comfortable attire that includes athletic shoes. Each participant will receive four Girls in Politics Initiative shirts to wear during the program. Cancellation Policy The registration fee and deposit are non-refundable. If a participant is unable to attend for any reason, a voucher for the registration fee paid will be issued. The voucher may be used for any future program and will not expire. Questions Parents and guardians can email the Girls in Politics Initiative at info@girlsinpolitics.com for additional information or request a virtual information session to speak directly with the registrar. [Eventbrite tags: Children & Youth , Family & Education, Camp, Trip, or Retreat, Children, Youth, Women, Leadership, Politics, Womenempowerment, Leadershipdevelopment, women_empowerment, childrens_activities, youth_event]