Programs & Places
| Type of Program | Organization / Place | Program | Grade Level | State | Location | Grade Level | SHORT DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | YWCA of the City of New York | YWCA Amplifying Multiple Perspectives (YW AMP) Leadership Program | 9th - 12th | NY | New York | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The program offers self-identified girls with the opportunity to develop and define their individual leadership and collective capacity. Girls will develop their critical thinking and leadership skills, self-awareness and build networks to fight for gender justice. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | YMCA | Youth and Government Program | 9th - 12th | IL, National | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Experiential civic education program which fosters leadership and civic involvement by discussing and debating issues that affect citizens of their state and proposing legislation. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Massachusetts Conference for Women | Young Women's program | 11th and 12th | MA | Boston | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Day-long seminar for junior and senior high school girls to develop leadership and promote career development. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Running Start | Young Women's Political Leadership Program | 9th - 12th | DC, National | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | This six-day retreat introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership, including workshops led by experts in the field on public speaking, networking, fundraising, on-camera media training, and advocacy. |
| Girls' Leadership | Native Action Network | Young Native Women's Leadership Academy | 12th through College | WA | Great Mound | 12 - 12th Grade,13 - College | Prepare young Native American women to be leaders in their communities. Through hands-on training, participants will learn how to advocate for an issue and inspire positive change. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Young Women Empowered | Y-WE LEAD | 8th - 12th | WA | Seattle | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Participants gain self-confidence, tools for healthy living, social-emotional literacy, avenues to economic opportunity, authentic community, cultural engagement, creative expression, and nourishing connections with peers and seasoned mentors. Participants learn the tools to make meaningful decisions that shape organizations and impact communities and cultural systems. |
| Girls' Leadership | Black Girls Code | Workshops and Hackathons | 6th - 12th | CA, National | Various | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girls attending the hackathon will learn how to brainstorm as a team, research their ideas and design an app. Experienced mentors work with teams over a weekend to build mobile apps and digital tools. At the end of the hackathon, teams will demo their solutions on stage, receiving feedback from judges and be eligible for prizes. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women in Public Service Project (WPSP) | Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars | College | DC, National | Various | 13 - College | Learning institutes teach emerging women leaders critical leadership skills, such as constitutional and legislative drafting, negotiation techniques, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, networking, mentoring, and social media technology, providing a tool box to transcend challenges and expand boundaries. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Wonderful Wyoming Girls State | 11th | WY | Powell | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Laura Clay Historical Marker | White Hall State Historic Site | General (all) | KY | Richmond | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Laura Clay's Historical Marker (#1800) is located at White Hall, the home of her father, politician Cassius Clay, and now a state historic site. Laura Clay, a woman’s rights leader, was born here. She was president of theKentucky Equal Rights Association and won coeducational, property, and joint guardianship rights for Kentucky women. She also held key positions in National American Woman Suffrage Association. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) | Volunteer Girls State | 11th | TN | Nashville | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Michigan Center for Civic Education | Various Programs | General (all) | MI | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Michigan Center for Civic Education (MCCE) is a non-partisan organization solely dedicated to preparing an active and informed citizenry through civic education. MCCE provides youth with the knowledge and skills needed to become engaged citizens through opportunities to practice the skills of citizenship and to interact with members of the community. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Utah Girls State | 11th | UT | Ogden | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Girls for Gender Equity | Urban Leaders Academy | 10th and 11th | NY | Brooklyn | 10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | Designed to advance leadership skills, social justice principles & values, and self-determination within young people of color. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Incorporated Of Meriden | Tween | 5th - 6th | CT | Meriden | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade | Encourages girls to achieve academic success, set career goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Minnesota State University, North Dakota State University, and Concordia College | Tri-College NEW Leadership™ | College | MN | Morehead | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Educational | Women's Museum of California | Traveling Exhibit: A Moral Earthquake | General (all) | CA | San Diego | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | A Moral Earthquake is an 8 panel exhibit which tells the story of how four San Diego women worked to get California women the right to vote in 1911. This traveling exhibit can be set up in your classroom, library or organization. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Alice Paul Institute | The Woman Question | 6th - 12th | NJ | Mount Laurel or your classroom | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | A historical debate program designed for middle and high school history, civics, or social studies students. Following an overview of the women’s suffrage movement, students are grouped into teams where they engage in a moderated debate for or against women’s right to vote. |
| Educational,Place of Interest,Field Trip | Alice Paul Institute | The Paulsdale Tour | 6th - 12th | NJ | Mount Laurel | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Students are introduced to suffragist Alice Paul through a 15-minute DVD film, The Life of Alice Stokes Paul, 1885-1977, followed by a discussion of leadership characteristics, after which students take an interactive 30-minute guided tour of the Paulsdale property. This program is tailored to each grade level. |
| Educational,Place of Interest,Field Trip | Alice Paul Institute | The Paulsdale Insider | 6th - 12th | NJ | Mount Laurel | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Students view a 45-minute PowerPoint presentation Alice Paul: New Jersey’s Heroine for Equality, followed by a 30-minute guided tour of Paulsdale. |
| Educational,Place of Interest,Field Trip | Alice Paul Institute | The History Detectives | K - 5th | NJ | Mount Laurel | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Young history detectives learn about suffragist Alice Paul then hunt for clues while on a tour of Paulsdale. After the tour, students team up for a fun and engaging scavenger hunt that teaches cooperation, team-work, and problem solving. |
| Educational | Woman Suffrage: DocsBox | Tennessee State Library and Archives | 4th - 12th | TN | Various | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Woman Suffrage DocsBox examines Tennessee’s role in the women’s suffrage movement in the early twentieth century through the use of digitized primary sources and reproduction materials. Students will learn about the movement through items such as a reproduction Votes for Women sash, Suffrage buttons, and more. Seven primary source-based activities that examine both sides of Suffrage argument, important key players, propaganda, and the ratification process are included in the DocsBox. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Center for Women's Leadership, Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University | Teens Lead | 9th - 12th | OR | Portland | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Ten-week leadership course with a focus on leadership and local civic engagement. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama | Teen Leadership Program | 9th - 12th | AL | Birmingham | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Encourages girls to achieve academic success, set career goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals. |
| Girls' Leadership | Heart of Leadership | Teen Leadership Circle | 8th - 12th | CA | San Diego | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Teen Leadership Circle offers young women an experiential learning opportunity in wholehearted leadership. Through their participation, girls will gain public speaking experience, entrepreneurial experience, a deeper relationship with themselves, and meaningful relationships with one another. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Tar Heel Girls State | 11th | NC | Raleigh | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Sunflower Girls State | 11th | KS | Topeka | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) | Summer Programs | College | DC | Washington, DC | 13 - College | Young women who are in Washington, DC (or considering career options in the city) can build skills, network, and learn about careers in domestic and international policy. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Columbia College, Center for Leadership | Summer Leadership Institute | 9th - 12th | SC | Columbia | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Week-long residential summer camps focused on developing leadership skills and fostering community engagement. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girls Leadership Collaborative | Summer Leadership Day Camp | 3rd - 8th | RI | East Greenwich | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Hands-on leadership experience where participants identify personal leadership styles and individual strengths while developing community and having fun. |
| Girls' Leadership | La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls | Summer Leadership Courses | 5th - 8th | HI | Honolulu | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Leadership I and Leadership II courses are designed to provide a challenging yet nurturing experience for girls entering grades 5 through 8 to encourage their continued development as leaders. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington | Summer Leadership Academy | 5th | NC | Wilmington | 05 - 5th Grade | The summer program will provide local students with an introduction to activities in the community while introducing them and their parents to Girls Leadership Academy Of Wilmington’s commitment to changing young women’s lives through education and opportunities. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girls Who Code | Summer Immersion Program | 10th and 11th | NY, National | Various | 10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | Girls Who Code offers free 7-week summer programs for 10th-11th grade girls to learn coding and get exposure to technology jobs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Strong Women, Strong Girls | Strong Women, Strong Girls PA chapter | 3rd - 5th | PA | Pittsburgh | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Strong Women, Strong Girls utilizes the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to encourage girls and young women to become strong women themselves. |
| Girls' Leadership | Strong Women, Strong Girls | Strong Women, Strong Girls Florida Chapter | 3rd - 5th | FL | Doral | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Strong Women, Strong Girls utilizes the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to encourage girls and young women to become strong women themselves. |
| Girls' Leadership | Strong Women, Strong Girls | Strong Women, Strong Girls Boston Chapter | 3rd - 5th | MA | Boston | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Strong Women, Strong Girls utilizes the lessons learned from strong women throughout history to encourage girls and young women to become strong women themselves. |
| Girls' Leadership | County of Santa Clara Office of Women's Policy | Strong Girls, Strong Women Conference | 9th - 12th | CA | County of Santa Clara | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy hosts this annual leadership conference for high school students and their mothers and allies. The conference is a day of celebration, enrichment and inspiration for young women focusing on identity, stress management, healthy relationships, community advocacy, self-care, and empowerment. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Stowe and Twain: Effecting Social Change | 7th - 12th | CT | Hartford | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Students will gain a better understanding of the importance of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin and Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn during this 45 minute presentation. Educators place the content of these masterpieces in the context of race relations from slavery to the Civil Rights movement. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Stowe and the Civil War | 3rd - 7th | CT | Hartford | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade | Discover why President Lincoln is said to have called Stowe the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war. Learn about the national impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin and how the war affected the Stowe family's life. Your class will do a writing activity based on Stowe's letters. |
| Girls' Leadership | Center for Girls' Leadership | Steps to Success | 9th - College | MN | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College | The Steps to Success series teaches young women in high school and college about possible future career options in various industries. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Eagleton Institute of Politics | State House Express | 6th - 12th | NJ | Trenton | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | A civic education program at the Eagleton Institute of Politics supported by the New Jersey Legislature. Grants for eligible middle-school and high-school teachers of government, civics, history and other social studies classes help cover bus rental costs for field trips to the State House in Trenton. |
| Girls' Leadership | Smart-Girl | Smart-Girl School Year Programs | 6th - 9th | CO | Denver | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade | Smart-Girl is an activity-based school-year program that empowers girls to become confident, capable, self-reliant young women who make healthy choices. |
| Educational | Margaret Chase Smith Library | Skowhegan Girl | 3rd - 7th | ME | Skowhegan | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade | The weeklong Skowhegan Girl program introduces young people aged 8 to 12 to the life of Margaret Chase Smith, the first woman elected to both houses of Congress, and activities of the early twentieth century. |
| Field Trip | Margaret Chase Smith Library | School Field Trips | K - 12th | ME | Skowhegan | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Educational field trips focused on Senator Smith's life and her house, museum, and the archives. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project | San Joaquin Valley Institute | 9th - 12th | CA | Fresno | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | High school students gain leadership training skills, meet and learn from many accomplished professionals, receive important college information, and create peer/professional networks. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Salons by Stowe | 9th - 12th | CT | Hartford | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Bring your class to a wide-ranging 21st-century parlor conversation on race, class, and gender in contemporary life facilitated by a museum educator. |
| Girls' Leadership | Sadie Nash Leadership Program | Sadie Nash Leadership Program | 9th - 12th | NY | New York City | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Project includes rigorous coursework, mentoring, as well as service, experiential, and skill learning, including community organizing and youth-designed activism projects. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project | Sacramento Leadership Conference | 10th and 11th | CA | Sacramento | 10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | High students gain leadership training skills, meet and learn from many accomplished professionals, receive important college information, and create peer/professional networks. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | League of Women Voters of Tucson | Running and Winning | 9th - 12th | AZ | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Teach high school girls about the challenges and rewards of holding public office. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | League of Women Voters of NJ and AAUW-NJ; League of Women Voters of Camden County | Running and Winning | 11th and 12th | NJ | Various | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Teach high school girls about the challenges and rewards of holding public office. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Rhododendron Girls State | 11th | WV | Wheeling | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Center for Girls' Leadership | Real Girls, Real Leadership | 5th - 12th | MN | Various | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | One day leadership programs tailored specifically to the meet the needs of girls. Interactive programs include small group discussions, fun activities, personal reflection, and a community service project. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girl Talk™ | Project Inside Out: A Girl Talk™ Camp | 6th - 8th | GA | Various | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Provides girls with confidence and social skills to suceed in middle school. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women Lead Arkansas | Programs on Politics, Policy and Leadership | 9th - 12th | AR | Little Rock | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Women Lead Arkansas is a non-partisan non-profit dedicated to encouraging, training, and empowering women and girls to get involved in politics, policy and leadership. |
| Girls' Leadership | Powerful Voices | Powerful Voices | 5th - 8th | WA | Seattle | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Powerful Voices fosters adolescent girls' development by providing programs and promoting social justice so girls can realize their dreams, engage their communities and shape a better world. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Mikva Challenge | Peace and Leadership Councils | 6th - 12th | IL | Chicago | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Mikva’s Peace and Leadership Councils (PLCs) provide youth expertise and ideas to school and community leaders in an effort to promote a peaceful school environment. Student leaders undertake intensive leadership training and work through an advocacy process that includes issue selection, research and survey collection, and the creation of recommendations for school and community improvement. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Palmetto Girls State | 11th | SC | Columbia | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Oregon Girls State | 11th | OR | Wilsonville | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Oklahoma Girls State | 11th | OK | Norman | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Leadership Institute | NYC Workshops | K - 10th | NY | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade | Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) offers camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | North Dakota Girls State | 11th | ND | Grand Forks | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Nook Farm Neighbors | 3rd - 5th | CT | Hartford | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Harriet Beecher Stowe and Mark Twain changed literature and America's view of itself. Tour both the Stowe and Twain homes to explore the activities of each 19th-century household. Includes a narrative writing exercise. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | New Mexico Girls State | 11th | NM | Portales | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Center for Women's & Gender Studies, University of Texas at Austin | NEW Leadership™ Texas | College | TX | Austin | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Winthrop University, College of Charleston, and Coastal Carolina University | NEW Leadership™ South Carolina | College | SC | Rock Hill | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics, Chatham University | NEW Leadership™ Pennsylvania | College | PA | Pittsburgh | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Center for Women's Leadership, Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University | NEW Leadership™ Oregon | College | OR | Portland | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Carl Albert Center's Women's Leadership Initiative, University of Oklahoma | NEW Leadership™ Oklahoma | College | OK | Norman | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | John Glenn School of Public Affairs and Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, The Ohio State University | NEW Leadership™ Ohio | College | OH | Columbus | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Center for Women in Government & Civil Society, University at Albany | NEW Leadership™ New York | College | NY | Albany | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Center for American Women and Politics, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | NEW Leadership™ New Jersey | College | NJ | New Brunswick | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | New Hampshire Institute of Politics, St. Anselm College | NEW Leadership™ New England | College | NH | Manchester | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women's Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas | NEW Leadership™ Nevada | College | NV | Las Vegas | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago | NEW Leadership™ Illinois | College | IL | Chicago | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs, Boise State University | NEW Leadership™ Idaho | College | ID | Boise | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women's Resource Center, University of Arizona | NEW Leadership™ Arizona | College | AZ | Tuscon | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women's Leadership Institute, Auburn University | NEW Leadership™ Alabama | College | AL | Auburn | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Alice Paul Institute | New Jersey's SHERO Alice Paul | 3rd - 6th | NJ | Mount Laurel or your classroom | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade | The life and work of Alice Paul is presented through visually engaging historic photographs that are accented by a specially trained presenter. Tailored to the grade levels of students, this presentation fulfills many strands of New Jersey’s Social Studies Curriculum Standards. It is a great presentation on Alice Paul’s birthday in January, during Women’s History Month in March, or during election season. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Leadership Institute | New Jersey Workshops (various) | K - 8th | NJ | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) offers camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girls Inc. | New Hampshire Teen Leadership Academy | 7th - 9th | NH | Manchester | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade | Six-week summer academy focused on developing leadership and community involvement through weekly seminars and field trips. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Nevada Girls State | 11th | NV | Reno | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | AAUW | National Conference for College Women Student Leaders | College and Graduate students | DC, National | Washington, DC | 13 - College | Conference designed to give aspiring women leaders the tools they need to return to their campuses and act as student leaders. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Montana Girls State | 11th | MT | Helena | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Molly Brown House Museum | Molly the Activist | 5th - 12th | CO | Denver or your classroom | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | A costumed docent tells the story about philanthropist and Titanic survivor Margaret Brown's activism, including her involvement with the juvenile justice system, her church, Titanic, women's suffrage and her philanthropy. Students then work in groups to create campaign posters with slogans and pictures for Brown's run for Congress. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Missouri Girls State | 11th | MO | Warrensburg | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Mississippi University for Women and the Stennis Center for Public Service | Mississippi N.E.W. Leadership™ | College | MS | Columbus | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Minnesota Girls State | 11th | MN | St. Paul | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Mikva Challenge | Mikva Summer Fellows Program | 11th and 12th | IL | Chicago | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Mikva Summer Fellows program provides the opportunity for students to participate in paid internships in the offices of local, state, and federal elected officials. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Michigan Girls State | 11th | MI | Lansing | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Educational,Field Trip | Alice Paul Institute | Meeting Alice | 4th - 5th | NJ | Mount Laurel | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Two-hour history program at Paulsdale that introduces 4th and 5th grade students to Alice Paul, Quaker principles and the Paulsdale farm. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Massachusetts Girls State | 11th | MA | Boston | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Maryland Girls State | 11th | MD | Baltimore | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, University of Maine | Maine NEW Leadership™ | College | ME | Orono | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Maine Dirigo Girls State | 11th | ME | New Sharon | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Magnolia Girls State | 11th | MS | Jackson | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | UMKC Civic Engagement Program | Madam President Camp | 5th - 8th | MO | Kansas City | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girls attending the non-partisan camp will be given an introduction to the world of politics and learn about leadership, team building and negotiation. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Louisiana Girls State | 11th | LA | Baton Rouge | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Louisiana Center for Women and Government | Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy | 9th - 11th | LA | Thibodaux | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | An overnight camp fostering leadership, service, and community. Girls network with peers and mentors to develop knowledge and skills for future leadership roles. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project | Los Angeles Institute | 9th - 12th | CA | Los Angeles | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | High school students gain leadership training skills, meet and learn from many accomplished professionals, receive important college information, and create peer/professional networks. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girl Up | Leadership Summit | 7th - College | DC | Washington | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College | For three days, young leaders participate in leadership training, learn from influential speakers, engage in skills-based workshops, and lead an official lobby day on Capitol Hill. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | HOBY | Leadership Seminars | 10th | CA | Various | 10 - 10th Grade | HOBY’s flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar (LS) is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. |
| Girls' Leadership | Meredith College | Leadership Conference for High School Women | 11th | NC | Raleigh | 11 - 11th Grade | |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls Inc. | Leadership and Community Action: In Our Own Hands SM | 7th and 8th | OR | Portland & the greater Portland Area | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Engages girls ages 12 to 14 in celebrating their heritage, investigating rights and responsibilities, practicing leadership skills, and tackling issues of concern. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls Inc. | Leadership and Community Action: Discovery SM Program | 4th and 5th | OR | Portland & the greater Portland Area | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Engages girls ages 9 to 11 in partnership with both formal and informal women leaders in their community to celebrate their heritage as leaders, develop and practice leadership and advocacy skills, and construct community action projects. |
| Girls' Leadership | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Leadership Academy for Young Women | 8th - 10th | MA | Worcester | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade | The Leadership Academy for Young Women helps young women learn from strong female leaders and engage in hands-on learning to build confidence and creativity. Students develop leadership, presentation, and project management skills through fun activities such as mock political campaigns and performance arts. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Alice Paul Institute | Lead-A-Way | 7th - 8th | NJ | Your classroom | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Series of workshops for girls that focus on women leaders and leadership skills. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Sue Shear Institute at University of Missouri, St. Louis | LEAD Program | College | MO | St. Louis | 13 - College | Held throughout the fall semster, LEAD supports and encourages UMSL students' civic engagement and instills in them a passion for women's public sector leadership. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Laurel Girls State | 11th | CT | Willimantic | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Keystone Girls State | 11th | PA | Camp Hill | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Kentucky Girls State | 11th | KY | Louisville | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | University of Utah | Katie L. Dixon Women & Girls Leadership Endowed Fund | 4th - 12th | UT | Various | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Dixon Girls Forums provide mentoring, leadership skill development, and encouragement for girls to self-identify as leaders throughout their lives. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Oklahoma Territorial Museum & Historic Carnegie Library | Kate Barnard: In Her Own Words | 7th - 12th | OK | Guthrie | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Dedicated to Oklahoma's first female elected official, the program is designed around Barnard's lectures, letters, speeches, newspaper editorials and public debates. Barnard's work covers Progressive Era topics including child labor, prison reform, care for the poor, and compulsory education. |
| Girls' Leadership | The University of Kansas | Kansas Women Leadership Institute | College | KS | Lawrence | 13 - College | KWLI is a six-week intensive leadership program designed for young college-aged women whose hometown is located in a small and/or rural Kansas community. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Incorporated Of Meriden | Junior Leaders | 7th - 12th | CT | Meriden | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Encourages girls to achieve academic success, set career goals and develop strategies to achieve those goals. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Jersey Girls State | 11th | NJ | Lakewood Twp | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women's Resource and Action Center, University of Iowa | Iowa N.E.W. Leadership™ | College | IA | Iowa City | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Iowa Girls State | 11th | IA | Des Moines | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Inspiration to Action | K - 5th | CT | Hartford | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade | Stowe's life and impact as a writer, artist and activist inspires students to be engaged citizens. (Also available as a multi-week after school program.) |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Illini Girls State | 11th | IL | Bloomington | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | IGNITE | IGNITE Texas | 9th - 12th | TX | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | IGNITE runs political and civic education and training programs for girls that are delivered on site in high schools. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | IGNITE | IGNITE Colorado | 9th - 12th | CO | Denver and Ft. Collins | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | IGNITE Colorado administers high school programming, works with students to organize college chapters in Denver and Fort Collins, hosts conferences, and connects young women with a network of elected women. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | IGNITE | IGNITE California | 9th - 12th | CA | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | IGNITE runs political and civic education and training programs for girls that are delivered on site in high schools. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Idaho Syringa Girls State | 11th | ID | Boise | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Hoosier Girls State | 11th | IN | Indianapolis | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | Her Words Changed the World | 6th - 12th | CT | Hartford | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Using the activism of the 19th century's most famous American woman as a model, your class will discuss Hartford history, the Civil War, and the roles of women and African Americans and consider strategies for positive change today. |
| Girls' Leadership | Her Honor Mentoring | Her Honor Mentoring | 9th - 12th | NY | Westchester County, NY | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Mentoring girls for leadership in Westchester County, NY (includes all types of professions); Life skills workshops are designed for mentees to learn crucial skills to benefit their professional as well as personal live |
| Girls' Leadership | YWCA Missoula | GUTS! | 4th - 12th | MT | Missoula | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | A community-based leadership and empowerment program designed by and for young women ages 9 to 18. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Green Mountain Girls State | 11th | VT | Montpelier | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Granite Girls State | 11th | NH | Concord | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Center for Hispanic Policy, NJ Department of State | Governor's Hispanic Fellows program | College | NJ | Trenton | 13 - College | Cultivates leadership skills by providing Hispanic college students experiences in public service, non profit and private sector leadership. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) | Global Leaders Internship and Fellowship | College | DC | Washington, DC | 13 - College | Internship comprised of project-based programs that provide hands-on experience and also further students' understanding of public policy. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Girls Leadership Institute | GLI Summer Camp | 6th - 12th | MA | South Hadley | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) offers camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. |
| Girls' Leadership | YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish | GirlsFirst | 9th | WA | Seattle | 09 - 9th Grade | The mission of YWCA GirlsFirst is to encourage leadership, instill confidence, develop skills and provide opportunities to girls of color. This is a year-long intensive leadership program that starts the summer before freshman year. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Princeton-Blairstown Center | Girls' Leadership Weekends | 6th - 12th | NJ | Princeton | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girls learn to build confidence, overcome fears, take healthy risks, work cooperatively, and creatively solve problems as a team while completing challenge course elements, successfully navigating high ropes elements, rappeling down a 35 foot dam, building rafts, and canoeing. |
| Girls' Leadership | Women's Foundation | Girls' Leadership Program | 9th - 11th | MO | Kansas City | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | The Women's Foundation Girls Leadership Program was established in 1999 for the purpose of teaching area teen women all aspects of philanthropy including grant-making, fundraising, leadership, team-building, program evaluation, and budgeting. |
| Girls' Leadership | Kent Place School | Girls' Leadership Institute | 7th and 8th | NJ | Summit | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Two-week summer program for girls to develop confidence and self-esteem. |
| Summer Camp | Camp Sojourner | Girls' Leadership Camp | 2nd-10th | PA | Philadelphia | 02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade | Emphasizes team building, leadership development, self-expression through creative arts, and appreciation of nature. |
| Girls' Leadership | YWCA of Warren | Girls' Leadership | 9th - 10th | OH | Warren | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade | Girls’ Leadership provides resources and workshops that increase self-confidence, equip girls with leadership skills that will give them confidence, improve friendships and communication, increase their academic success, and leave them feeling empowered to make a difference in their own lives and in their community. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Maine Women's Policy Center | Girls' Day at the State House | 8th | ME | Augusta | 08 - 8th Grade | Eighth grade girls spend the day learning about state government, the important role women play in shaping Maine's public policy, and how they themselves can have a voice on issues they care about. |
| Girls' Leadership, Summer Camp | Learning to Lead | Girls Take Charge | 6th - 9th | PA | Malvern | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade | Girls in grades 6 - 9 have the special opportunity to participate in the Girls Take Charge summer program, where they explore and learn some key leadership skills and team building skills. |
| Girls' Leadership | Dana Hall School | Girls Summer Leadership Program | Rising 9th graders | MA | Wellesley | 09 - 9th Grade | Weeklong residential program to cultivate integrity, leadership, diversity, and service, as well as respect for self and others. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls State | Girls State | 11th | National | Various | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs in every state. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Rhode Island | Girls State | 11th | RI | Warwick | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Girls State | 11th | SD | Vermillion | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Girls State | 11th | VA | Farmville | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Hardy Girls Healthy Women | Girls Rock! | 4th - 8th | ME | Waterville | 04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girls in grades 4-8 come together to meet one another, be inspired, learn media literacy skills, and think critically about messages they get about body image and relationships. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Rock Camp Alliance | Girls Rock Camp | 3rd - 11th | PA, National | Various | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | Girls Rock Camps help girls build self-esteem and find their voices through unique programming that combines music education and performance; empowerment and social justice workshops; positive role models, and collaboration and leadership skill building. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls on the Run | Girls on the Run | 3rd - 8th | NC, National | Various | 03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. Teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Girls Nation | 11th | DC, National | Washington, DC | 11 - 11th Grade | Since 1947, ALA Girls Nation has provided aspiring young women leaders firsthand experience with practical insight into how the federal government works. Two participants per state, known as “senators,” are chosen to represent their respective Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val Kill | Girls Leadership Worldwide | 9th - 12th | NY | Hyde Park | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girls experience interactive workshops, field trips to New York City, the United Nations and other significant sites, while building supportive relationships with inspiring mentors and peers. |
| Girls' Leadership,Summer Camp | Rippleffect | Girls Leadership Week | 8th - 11th | ME | Portland | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade | Girls will explore the definitions and styles of leadership through experiential activities, self reflection and peer leadership opportunities. |
| Girls' Leadership | Women's Center for Advancement | Girls Leadership Academy | 5th - 6th | NE | Omaha | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade | The Academy is a 12 week program designed for girls in grades 6 -8 and involves workshops covering a variety of topics such as: self exploration, relationships, financial literacy, health and wellness, goal setting, career exploration and more. |
| Girls' Leadership | Women's Resource Center | Girls Leadership | 7th and 8th | PA | Various | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | This 12-session program is designed to enhance the self-esteem and leadership skills of middle school girls. |
| Girls' Leadership | YMCA of Greater Seattle | Girls LEAD | 7th - 9th | WA | Puget Sound Region | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade | Girls LEAD is a fun and unique residential camp focused on multi-cultural leadership, service and wellness. |
| Girls' Leadership | WISE | Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership | 7th - 12th | MN | St. Paul | 07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | GGAL provides an opportunity for 7th-12th grade immigrant & refugee girls to prepare for college, improve academic skills, and build leadership skills with other girls facing similar challenges. GGAL is designed to create a community of support for the participants and their families. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Hope Community | Girls Empowerment Movement (GEMs) Leadership Development Program | 9th - 12th | MN | Minneapolis | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Five-week leadership development program focused on encouraging political leadership for high school age girls of color. |
| Girls' Leadership | Columbia College, Center for Leadership | Girls Empowered | 6th - 8th grade | SC | Columbia | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Community-based, collaborative and intensive leadership development program designed specifically for middle school young women. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls Inc. | Girls Council | 2nd-12th | OR | Portland & the greater Portland Area | 02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Girls Council serves as advisors and spokeswomen for Girls Inc. of NW Oregon and serves for a 1-year term. |
| Girls' Leadership | Danbury Youth Services | Girls As Leaders Program | 6th - 8th | CT | Danbury | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Equip girls with the skills to succeed into high school, and later progressing to achieve their academic or vocational aspirations by building social and leadership skills. |
| Girls' Leadership | Hardy Girls Healthy Women | Girls Advisory Board | 9th - 12th | ME | Waterville | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Girls Advisory Board provides opportunities for leadership experience, engaging in social action projects, and keeping the organization current on challenges facing girls today. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Action Network, Inc. | Girls Action Network Programs | 6th and up | NY | New York | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | GAN is dedicated to helping girls ages 11 and up—with special emphasis on those from underserved communities—become the best they can be through participation in innovative learning experiences with particular focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), self-awareness assessments, educational activities and mentoring. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women and Girls Foundation of Southwestern PA | GirlGov | 9th - 12th | PA | Pittsburgh | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | GirlGov, created by teen women for teen women, is designed to provide local girls with the opportunity to learn, first hand, about government and social change philanthropy. |
| Girls' Leadership | The Women's Foundation of Colorado | Girl's Leadership Council | 11th | CO | Denver | 11 - 11th Grade | One-week intensive on-site program held at the University of Denver; program includes extensive team building and leadership development activities. |
| Girls' Leadership | Kimball Union Academy | Girl's Leadership Camp | 6th - 9th | NH | Meriden | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade | Pre-high school summer program for girls to reach their full potential by promoting assertive self-expression, teaching important life skills, and allowing the practice of leadership in a variety of setting. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girl Scouts of Greater New York and Barnard College, Athena Leadership Center | Girl Scout Leadership Institute | 9th - 12th | NY | New York | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Foster leadership in young girls so that they can drive change. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Georgia Girls State | 11th | GA | Statesboro | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women in Government | Future Women in Government | College | DC, National | Various | 13 - College | This six-day retreat introduces high school girls to the power of political leadership, including workshops led by experts in the field on public speaking, networking, fundraising, on-camera media training, and advocacy. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Frances Perkins Center | Frances Perkins: The Woman Behind the New Deal | General (all) | ME | Damariscotta | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Center offers an interpretive exhibit on the life and achievements of Frances Perkins — the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet, a key advisor to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and a lifelong advocate for social justice and economic security. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Florida Girls State | 11th | FL | Orlando | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Field Trip | Margaret Chase Smith Library | Field Trips | 11 - 12th | ME | Skowhegan | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Educational day-long field trips focused on Senator Smith's life and her house, museum, and the archives. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | CORO Center for Civic Leadership | Exploring Leadership Youth Fellowship Program | 10th - 12th | CA | San Francisco | 10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The CORO Exploring Leadership Program is a transformative youth program that trains high school students to become active and concerned citizens and assume leadership roles in their schools, communities, and families. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls in Politics | Exploring Careers in Politics for Girls | 8th - 12th | FL, National | Various | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Exploring Careers in Politics for Girls is a webinar for girls ages 13 to 17 who have an interest in a career in politics. There are a number of fulfilling and lucrative career opportunities for young women in the political sector. This webinar will also give guidance on securing internships along with paid and volunteer positions on political campaigns. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Evergreen Girls State | 11th | WA | Ellensberg | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | YWCA Bergen County | Empower U(niversity) Girls Leadership Academy | 10th | NJ | Ridgewood | 10 - 10th Grade | Girls Leadership Academy is a 10-month, small-group mentorship and empowerment experience designed to educate and engage high school sophomore girls through experiential learning, leadership lessons, and social action. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Empire Girls State | 11th | NY | Albany | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Mikva Challenge | Elections in Action | 11th and 12th | IL | Chicago | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Campaign Program and the Student Judge Program provide authentic and direct political participation experience to young people even before they reach voting age. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | AAUW & Running Start | Elect Her - Campus Women Win | College | DC, National | Various | 13 - College | Elect Her – Campus Women Win is the only national program that encourages and trains college women to run for student government and future political office. In this 1-day training, participants practice hands-on campaign skills, hear from inspiring local speakers, and discuss research on women in government. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Incorporated of Alameda County | Educational Programs | K - 12th | CA | Oakland | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Since 1958, Girls Inc. has responded to the unique needs of girls in underserved communities of San Francisco’s East Bay through academic achievement programs and counseling services. Academic programs in literacy, math and science, health and fitness, pregnancy prevention, leadership, and advocacy are delivered on-site and at 45 schools and community sites in Alameda County. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girl Be Heard | Educational Programs | 6th - 12th | NY | New York | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girl Be Heard’s educational programs are designed for middle and high school students and taught by Girl Be Heard Teaching Artists. The curriculum encourages young women to explore gender, race and class issues through theatre and performance. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Mikva Challenge | Democracy in Action | 11th and 12th | IL | Chicago | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Democracy in Action program brings action civics directly to youth in classrooms and schools. Through partnerships with teachers, students engage in civic action projects that address local issues and advocate for policy change. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Delaware Girls State | 11th | DE | Millsboro | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) | DC Seminars | College | DC | Washington, DC | 13 - College | Students explore careers in policy and connect with women leaders. PLEN seminars enhance class work and curriculum by giving students valuable access to women leaders in Washington, DC from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches; agencies; nonprofit organizations; and the private sector. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girl Meets World | Curriculum Program | 5th - 8th | NY | New York | 05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girl Meets World is a practical leadership and skill development workshop for middle school girls utilizing young female professionals, with many different specialties and stories. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Cornhusker Girls State | 11th | NE | Lincoln | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girl Scouts of Nations Capital | Congressional Aide Program | 11th - 12th, and recent high school graduates | DC | Washington, DC | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Combines service and citizenship in a weeklong internship. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Leadership Institute | Colorado Workshops | K-8th | CO | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) offers camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Colorado Girls State | 11th | CO | Denver | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Woodhull Institute | College Women's Ethical Leadership Retreats | College and new college grads | NY | Ancramdale | 13 - College | Three-day retreat for young women includes modules on: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Interview Skills, Job Seeking Strategies, Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Who Code | Clubs Program | 6th - 12th | NY, National | Various | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Girls Who Code offers free after-school programs for 6-12th grade girls to use computer science to impact their community and join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Mikva Challenge | Citywide Youth Councils | 11th and 12th | IL | Chicago | 11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Citywide Youth Councils (CYCs) aim to strengthen youth participation in the formation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy in city government through the creation of issue-based youth councils. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Iowa Commission on the Status of Women | Capitol Girls | 9th - 12th | IA | Des Moines | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Every year, high school girls from across Iowa convene for a day in Des Moines to learn about the workings of the Iowa General Assembly, shadow women legislators, and learn about how state laws and budgets are developed and passed. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | She's the First | Campus Chapters | High School and College | National | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College | STF Campus Chapters advocate for global education equality in their local communities and around the world. The program is based on three pillars: leadership development, community engagement, and global citizenship. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls in Politics | Camp United Nations for Girls | 1st - 12th | FL, National | Various | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Camp United Nations for Girls is a leadership program that introduces girls ages 7 to 17 to the work of the United Nations. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girl Scouts of Southeastern MI, Michigan Women's Foundation and the Women Officials Network | Camp Moxie Leadership Adventure | 8th - 12th | MI | Columbus | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Four day leadership retreat consisting of interactive workshops led by women business owners, executives, and elected officials. Girls will also participate in an anti-bullying social media research project headed by Wayne State's College of Education. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Girls in Politics | Camp Congress for Girls | 1st - 12th | FL, National | Various | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Camp Congress for Girls introduces girls ages 7 to 17 to politics. Campers learn about the political system, launch a campaign for the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency, and learn about legislative processes. Campers also meet elected officials and political consultants who serve as honorary camp counselors. |
| Girls' Leadership | Girls Leadership Institute | California Workshops | K-8th | CA | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade | Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) offers camps and workshops designed to teach girls, educators and parents the core practices of emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, and assertive self-expression. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary, Department of California | California Girls State | 11th | CA | Claremont | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio | Buckeye Girls State | 11th | OH | Alliance | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | YWCA | Bright Futures Leadership Program | 11th | OH | Columbus | 11 - 11th Grade | Participants gather for training sessions covering topics such as leadership development, social justice, and positive self-image. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Bluebonnet Girls State | 11th | TX | Seguin | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. | BLACK GIRLS LEAD | 8th - 12th | NY | New York | 08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | BLACK GIRLS LEAD (BGL) is an international leadership conference for girls. The mission is to offer girls tools and resources to become lead, innovate, and serve confidently. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Bella Abzug Leadership Institute | Bella Abzug Leadership Institute | 9th - College | NY | New York | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College | BALI mentors and trains young women in high school and college to be proactive, principle-driven leaders of tomorrow in fields that transform society and our political system for the betterment of women. |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project | Bay Area Institute | 9th - 12th | CA | San Francisco | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | High school students gain leadership training skills, meet and learn from many accomplished professionals, receive important college information, and create peer/professional networks. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Badger Girls State | 11th | WI | Oshkosh | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Madeline McDowell Breckinridge Historical Marker | Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate | General (all) | KY | Lexington | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Historical Marker #1876 in Lexington recognizes the contributions of Madeline McDowell Breckinridge to the women's suffrage movement. The marker is located on the grounds of Ashland, the estate of Henry Clay. Breckinridge was the great-granddaughter of Henry Clay, and a cousin to Kentucky suffragist Laura Clay. She served as president of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association (KERA) and was vice-president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Arkansas Girls State | 11th | AR | Little Rock | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Arizona Girls State | 11th | AZ | Phoenix | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Educational | Alice Paul Institute | Alice Paul through the Lens of Leadership | 6th - 12th | NJ | Mount Laurel or your classroom | 06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | Workshop that uses Alice Paul's life as a model for leadership. |
| Girls' Leadership | Alice Paul Institute | Alice Paul Professional Leadership Institute (APPLI) | 9th - 12th | NJ | Mount Laurel | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | One-week, full-day leadership institute for high-school girls, focused on professional development, developing leadership skills, and networking through developing mentoring relationships with successful professional women. |
| Educational,Field Trip | Alice Paul Institute | Alice Paul & the Leadership Parade | 1st-3rd | NJ | Mount Laurel or your classroom | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade | This history, art and character education program uses Alice Paul as a model of leadership traits. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Women's Center, University of Washington, Seattle | Alene Moris National Education for Women's Leadership | College | WA | Seattle | 13 - College | A week-long, residential undergraduate leadership development program for women, NEW Leadership™ strives to instill the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for effective political engagement and community organizing. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Alaska Girls State | 11th | AK | Wasilla | 11 - 11th Grade | Participants develop leadership traits, negotiating skills, and foster civic engagement through mock governments. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | American Legion Auxiliary | Alabama Girls State | 11th | AL | Montgomery | 11 - 11th Grade | High school girls who have completed their Junior year spend an intensive week of study, working together as self-governing citizens at Auxiliary-sponsored Girls State programs. |
| Girls' Leadership | Hardy Girls Healthy Women | Adventure Girls | 2nd - 6th | ME | Waterville | 02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade | An interactive program gives girls in grades 2-6 the opportunity to meet once a month with women who are defying gender stereotypes and challenging notions of what a girl or woman should do or be. A |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, University of Missouri-St. Louis | 21st Century Leadership Academy | College | MO | St. Louis | 13 - College | Intensive week-long residential leadership development program designed to inspire civic engagement and encourage women's public sector leadership. |
| Girls' Leadership: Civic-focused | Friends of Women’s Rights National Historical Park, Women March in Seneca Falls, and Erie County Commission on the Status of Women | 1st Amendment-1st Vote, Inc. | 9th - 12th | NY | Various | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | 1st Amendment-1st Vote is a non-partisan seminar and conference opportunity for high school girls to imagine themselves engaged in the political process as leaders and candidates for elected office in adulthood. |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame | General (all) | AL | Marion | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Alabama Women's Hall of Fame is a place of honor for Alabama's most outstanding women and a place for people to visit and learn about the significant contributions that these women have made to Alabama and the nation. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Arizona Women's Heritage Trail | General (all) | AZ | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Arizona Women's Heritage Trail links women's history to historic sites throughout the state, educates the general public about women's leadership, and promotes women's history. The site includes walking and driving tour information. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip,Educational | Women's Museum of California | General (all) | CA | San Diego, | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Women's Museum of California highlights women's history in the state and nation. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Prudence Crandall Museum | General (all) | CT | Canterbury | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Prudence Crandall Museum honors Connecticut's State Heroine, most recognized for leading a boarding school for African American girls. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Harriet Beecher Stowe Center | General (all) | CT | Hartford | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center honors Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin and important voice in the fight against slavery. The Center uses Stowe's life and work to inspire visitors to change the world. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Sewall-Belmont House & Museum | General (all) | DC | Washington | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Sewall-Belmont House and Museum is the historic headquarters of the National Women's Party and home to suffragist Alice Paul. The house serves as a museum honoring a community of women who dedicated their lives to the fight for women's rights, and as an event space for many gatherings about women's political progress, honors, and history. Tours are available to the public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Mary McLeod Bethune Council House | General (all) | DC | Washington | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, named in honor of and former home to educator and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune, offers tours of the first headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women and special programs about the history of African American women. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace | General (all) | GA | Savannah | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The birthplace and home of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts USA, has been restored and made into a museum to celebrate Low's life, the history of Girl Scouts USA, and history of the home. Tours and events are available for Girl Scout Troops and the general public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Jane Addams Hull-House Museum | General (all) | IL | Chicago | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum honors social reformer Jane Addams, the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, and her colleagues whose work changed the lives of their immigrant neighbors as well as national and international public policy. | |
| Civic Leadership (gender-neutral) | Civic Leadership Institute | 9th - 12th | IL, National | Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL, and Berkeley, CA | 09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade | The Civic Leadership Institute (CLI) is a three-week summer service-learning program for high school students completing grades 9 through 12. The program combines hands-on education, meaningful service, powerful speakers and seminars, and an residential experience. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Susanna Madora Salter House Museum | General (all) | KS | Argonia | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Salter House and Museum honors Susanna Madora Salter, the first woman elected as mayor in the United States. Her home now houses an interesting collection of historical articles and is open to the public by appointment. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Mary Todd Lincoln House | General (all) | KY | Lexington | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Mary Todd Lincoln House provides a historical account of first lady Mary Todd Lincoln, including exhibits honoring her public life and profiling her personal story. Tours are available to the public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Women's Civil War Museum | General (all) | KY | Bardstown | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Women's Civil War Museum depicts the role women played during the Civil War. Many were nurses, some were even spies and soldiers, while many sustained the home life while their husbands fought at the battlefront. Guided tours of the museum, including other venues at the Civil War Museum, are available to the public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Kentucky Votes for Women Trail | General (all) | KY | Various | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Votes for Women Trail includes historic sites in Kentucky related to women's suffrage history. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Louisville Suffrage Tour | General (all) | KY | Louisville | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Created in 2015, this tour was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Louisville, the American Association for State and Local History, and the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites. Includes a tour map and short annotations for each historic site associated with Kentucky women suffrage events. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Women at Work Museum | General (all) | MA | Attleboro | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Women at Work Museum honors the achievements of women throughout history, and provides educational programs that promote leadership, economic independence, and expertise in math, science, engineering and technology. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Clara Barton National Historic Site | General (all) | MD | Glen Echo | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | This site honors Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross. Exhibits include information about Barton's life and efforts. Tours and educational resources are available to educators and the public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Maryland Women's Heritage Center | General (all) | MD | Baltimore | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Maryland Women's Heritage Center honors Maryland’s historical and contemporary renowned women and girls who have been inducted into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame, as well as the Unsung Heroines who have shaped their families and communities. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Lillie Carroll Jackson Museum | General (all) | MD | Baltimore | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | As the only museum named after a woman and the only civil rights museum in the state of Maryland, the Lillie Carroll Jackson Museum serves as a repository of civil rights artifacts including documents, framed memorabilia and household furnishings. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame | General (all) | MI | Lansing | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame offers exhibits which celebrate the achievements and history of Michigan women, including members of the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Paulsdale | General (all) | NJ | Mount Laurel | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The renovated home and estate of suffragist Alice Paul honors Paul's work to advance women's equality. Inside the house, tourists learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house, the restoration/rehabilitation of the site and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are available to the public. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip,Educational | New Jersey Women's Heritage Trail | General (all) | NJ | Various | 01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The NJ Women’s Heritage Trail will lead you to the historic places that tell the collective story of a few of these famous women, and many of the more private women, who contributed to the agricultural, industrial, labor and domestic history of the state. The Heritage Trail brings to life the vital role of women in New Jersey’s past and present. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Matilda Joslyn Gage Home | General (all) | NY | Fayetteville | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Matilda Joslyn Gage was a co-leader of the early women’s rights movement alongside Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Gage held executive positions in the National Woman Suffrage Association throughout its existence, and as much women’s rights work took place in the Gage Home as in any other women’s history site in the United States. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Susan B. Anthony Museum & House | General (all) | NY | Rochester | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House shares the story of Susan B. Anthony's lifelong struggle to gain voting rights for women and equal rights for all. The museum collects and showcases artifacts and research materials directly related to Anthony's life and work. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | National Women's Hall of Fame | General (all) | NY | Seneca Falls | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The National Women's Hall of Fame honors the contributions of American women. The Hall sponsors Induction Weekend where distinguished American women are celebrated for their significant contributions to society; exhibits and artifacts honoring inductees; educational programs, including visiting authors, lecturers and programs of special interest; tours for groups and schools; and special events. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Women's Rights National Historic Park | General (all) | NY | Seneca Falls | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Women's Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, NY on July 19-20, 1848. The park consists of four historical properties and a Visitor Center, including the Wesleyan Chapel where the first Women's Rights Convention was held and tour suffragist leader Elizabeth Cady Stanton's home. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Pioneer Woman Museum | OK | Ponca City | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Pioneer Woman Museum features exhibits showcasing women who have pioneered in various fields throughout Oklahoma's history, up to the present day; educational activities for young and old; and information and artifacts about the daily life of Oklahoma's Cherokee Strip homesteaders. | ||
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | National Constitution Center | General (all) | PA | Philadelphia | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Constitution Center brings the United States Constitution to life by hosting interactive exhibitions and constitutional conversations and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | General (all) | TX | Fort Worth | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience, and independence that helped shape the American West, and fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House | General (all) | TX | Dallas | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Civil rights leader Juanita J. Craft played a crucial role in integrating two universities, the 1954 Texas State Fair, and Dallas theaters, restaurants, and lunch counters. In 1975, at the age of 73, she was elected to the Dallas City Council, where she worked to improve the status of Hispanic and Native Americans. The house is open by appointment. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | The U.S. Army Women's Museum | General (all) | VA | Fort Lee | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | The Museum honors women's contributions to the Army from the Revolutionary War to the present, telling their stories with interactive exhibits and videos throughout the gallery, as well as film presentations in our theater. The museum also has an extensive research and learning center, and memorial garden. | |
| Place of Interest,Field Trip | Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site | General (all) | VA | Richmond | 00 - Kindergarten,01 - 1st Grade,02 - 2nd Grade,03 - 3rd Grade,04 - 4th Grade,05 - 5th Grade,06 - 6th Grade,07 - 7th Grade,08 - 8th Grade,09 - 9th Grade,10 - 10th Grade,11 - 11th Grade,12 - 12th Grade,13 - College,14 - General (all) | Maggie Walker devoted her life to civil rights advancement, economic empowerment, and educational opportunities for Jim Crow-era African Americans and women. Park rangers provide guided tours of an exhibit hall, which traces Walker's life from her early days to her time as a community leader, bank president, and civil rights activist. |