Civic Engagement Program

Today a young girl knows she can be a doctor, business-woman, or lawyer, but does she know she can be a Senator? The President?

Madam President Camp

3 girls having fun

 

Who

Girls ages 10-14, 5th-8th grade from the Greater Kansas City metro area.

What

  • Build a sense of confidence and pride
  • Develop skills for political/school campaigns
  • Understand key concepts used in government and politics
  • Discover the history of women in politics
  • Meet women political mentors
  • Participate in field trips and games.
  • Practice public speaking and negotiation. 

    • When

     Monday, June 10 to Friday, June 14, 2013
    8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Where

    UMKC Campus

    Why

    Be a part of a network of politically savvy, confident young women.

    Ways you can help

  • Recruit and register a camper
  • Donate to the Women in Politics to help fund the camp
  • Volunteer to work at the camp

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    More information

     

    Download flyer

     

    Register now

    To register:  follow the link above, 

    At the top of the page, click on the tab 'calendar', scroll down a bit and find the June 2013 calendar. Select June 10th.

    Register by selecting a username/ password and providing contact information. If you are a returning user, just log in. Pay online, send a check or call with the credit card information. 

    Alternatively, download the flyer and mail in your registration information with payment.

     

     

    Contact Info

    Julie Warm, Ph.D.

    UMKC Civic Engagement Program

    215 West Pershing Rd., 6th floor

    Kansas City, MO  64108

    816-235-5371

    warmj@umkc.edu