Camp Congress for Boys Atlanta 2014

Take a look at this clip of our program as seen on MSNBC's Melissa Harris-Perry Show to see our campers in action. VIEW VIDEO CLIP

The Political Institute for Women will host a special session of our youth program Camp Congress just for boys. This Camp Congress for Boys session is a week-long leadership program that will introduce boys ages 7 to 17 to politics. Camp begins with a youth-friendly lesson on the structure of our political system. Each boy will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, US Senate or for President of the United States. He will create his own campaign with a campaign platform, campaign slogan, campaign finance plan, campaign marketing materials and a political ad for television. All campers will register to vote then vote in an election. Once elected to the Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, interact with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our President. During camp elected officials and political consultants will serve as honorary camp counselors.

The instruction day runs from 9am to 5pm. The camp fee includes supplies for all camp activities and snacks. Campers are to bring a lunch daily and wear comfortable clothing. When registration closes parents will receive an email with registration forms to be completed and returned to our organization. The non-refundable camp fee is $425.