About
The Girls in Politics Initiative offers in-person camps and virtual classes that focus on civic education and leadership development for girls. Program options include Camp Congress for Girls, Mini Camp Congress for Girls, Camp Parliament for Girls, Mini Camp Parliament for Girls, Camp United Nations for Girls, Camp Congress for Youth, and virtual versions of Camp Congress for Girls and Camp Parliament for Girls. The program also offers a range of online webinars such as Advocacy 101 for Teen Girls, Civics 101 for Girls, Civics and Citizenship for Girls (Australia), Citizenship 101 for Girls (United Kingdom), Community Organizing for Girls, Community Organising for Girls (United Kingdom), Debating 101 for Girls, Exploring Careers in Politics for Girls, Government 101 for Girls (Canada), Introduction to Citizenship for Girls, Negotiating 101 for Girls, Student Government 101 for Girls, and United Nations 101 for Girls.
• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Schedule: Camps are hosted twice per year in the largest cities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• Price: The camp fee includes all materials, a GIP logo shirt and treat bag. Registration fees are non-refundable unless the Girls in Politics Initiative cancels a camp or virtual class.
The Girls in Politics Initiative was founded in 2011 as a for-profit, self-funded company. Instruction for all in-person camps and virtual classes is in English, and virtual classes are hosted in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom and are open to all girls. Camp Congress for Youth is offered in the United States only for girls and boys ages 8 to 17 through the Youth in Politics Initiative brand.
GIP instructors are women with extensive experience working in electoral politics and government, including current and former congressional staffers, parliamentary staffers, political campaign staffers, elected officials, appointed officials, licensed teachers and political science professors. All instructors and staff undergo annual background screenings and are duly registered in accordance with any requirements mandated by law in the markets in which the Girls in Politics Initiative operates. The company does not accept financial support, funding or sponsorships from political parties or special interest groups and has no affiliations with any political party or special interest group.
The camp fee includes all materials, a GIP logo shirt and a treat bag, and if a student is unable to attend a camp or virtual class, a voucher is issued for the full value of the registration fee paid; the voucher does not expire and can be used for any future camp or virtual class. The Girls in Politics Initiative does not offer volunteer opportunities or book speakers, and financial aid or scholarships are not offered. Testimonials from parents and participants describe experiences at Mother-Daughter Camp Congress, Camp Congress for Girls, Camp United Nations for Girls, and various webinars, including comments about earning Girl Scout badges, using the webinars to supplement homeschool social studies, and attending classes in cities such as Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco, Sydney, London and Toronto.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Schedule: Camps are hosted twice per year in the largest cities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.
• Price: The camp fee includes all materials, a GIP logo shirt and treat bag. Registration fees are non-refundable unless the Girls in Politics Initiative cancels a camp or virtual class.
The Girls in Politics Initiative was founded in 2011 as a for-profit, self-funded company. Instruction for all in-person camps and virtual classes is in English, and virtual classes are hosted in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom and are open to all girls. Camp Congress for Youth is offered in the United States only for girls and boys ages 8 to 17 through the Youth in Politics Initiative brand.
GIP instructors are women with extensive experience working in electoral politics and government, including current and former congressional staffers, parliamentary staffers, political campaign staffers, elected officials, appointed officials, licensed teachers and political science professors. All instructors and staff undergo annual background screenings and are duly registered in accordance with any requirements mandated by law in the markets in which the Girls in Politics Initiative operates. The company does not accept financial support, funding or sponsorships from political parties or special interest groups and has no affiliations with any political party or special interest group.
The camp fee includes all materials, a GIP logo shirt and a treat bag, and if a student is unable to attend a camp or virtual class, a voucher is issued for the full value of the registration fee paid; the voucher does not expire and can be used for any future camp or virtual class. The Girls in Politics Initiative does not offer volunteer opportunities or book speakers, and financial aid or scholarships are not offered. Testimonials from parents and participants describe experiences at Mother-Daughter Camp Congress, Camp Congress for Girls, Camp United Nations for Girls, and various webinars, including comments about earning Girl Scout badges, using the webinars to supplement homeschool social studies, and attending classes in cities such as Washington, DC, New York City, San Francisco, Sydney, London and Toronto.
Last updated June 14, 2026.
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