About
Girls in Politics Initiative offers Camp Congress for Girls, Mini Camp Congress for Girls, Camp Parliament for Girls, Mini Camp Parliament for Girls, Camp United Nations for Girls, and Camp Congress for Youth. It also offers Advocacy 101 for Teen Girls Webinar, Civics 101 for Girls Webinar, Civics and Citizenship for Girls Webinar Australia, Citizenship 101 for Girls Webinar United Kingdom, Community Organizing for Girls Webinar, and Community Organising for Girls Webinar United Kingdom. Camps and virtual classes are taught in English.
Programs
- Camp Congress for Girls — 8 to 17 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Mini Camp Congress for Girls — 6 to 7 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Camp Parliament for Girls — 8 to 17 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Mini Camp Parliament for Girls — 6 to 7 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Camp United Nations for Girls — 8 to 17 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Camp Congress for Youth — 8 to 17 · Hosted twice per year; in-person · Co-ed; offered in the United States only through the Youth in Politics Initiative brand. Instruction for all camps is in English.
- Advocacy 101 for Teen Girls Webinar — 12 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
- Civics 101 for Girls Webinar — 11 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
- Civics and Citizenship for Girls Webinar Australia — 11 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
- Citizenship 101 for Girls Webinar United Kingdom — 11 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
- Community Organizing for Girls Webinar — 12 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
- Community Organising for Girls Webinar United Kingdom — 12 to 17 · Virtual class · Instruction for all virtual classes is in English.
At a glance
- Ages: 6–17 years old
- General schedule: Camps are hosted twice per year. Virtual classes are available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and United Kingdom.
About the provider
Girls in Politics Initiative was founded in 2011. Its mission is civic education and leadership development for girls through engaging in-person camps and virtual classes. GIP instructors are women with experience 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.
What families say
“Homeschoolers here! Registered for the Girls in Politics webinars to supplement our daughters in social studies. Excellent curriculum, engaging knowledgeable instructors. Highly recommend to those homeschooling during the pandemic.” — Vera C., Birmingham, AL
Last updated September 21, 2026.
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