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A Day of Civic Inspiration: Free & Open to the Public

Girl Scouts in Government + Ms President US Signature Campaign & Election

Ms President US Election 2025
Ms President US Election 2025 (Haldan Dickinson)

Wilton, CT — On Sunday, April 26th, the Clune Center at Wilton High School will come alive with energy,

leadership, and civic engagement as two dynamic programs join together for a powerful, girl-centered day

of learning and action: Girl Scouts in Government Day 2026 and the Ms President US 2026 Signature

Campaign & Election. This unique, two-part event (offered free and open to the public) invites girls of all

ages to explore how government works, why their voices matter, and how they can step into leadership

roles in their communities and beyond.

Part One: Girl Scouts in Government Day (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)

In partnership with Ms President US, Girl Scouts in Government Day offers an engaging, fast-paced

introduction to civics, leadership, and activism. Led by Alison Smith (Ms President US leader and board

member, and Girl Scout Troop 50373 leader) participants will rotate through interactive, mentor-led

stations designed to spark curiosity and confidence.

Participants will explore:

-Activating Your Girl Power: Why girls in government matter

-How Voting Works: Including alternative systems

-Understanding Government: Local, state, and federal structures

-Activism in Action: How to create meaningful change

Participants will complete a scavenger hunt-style questionnaire, encouraging active learning as they visit

each station. Ms President US high school mentors, many of whom are also Girl Scouts, will guide each

experience, creating a powerful peer-to-peer learning environment. A special feature includes a book

signing and resource station led by Senior Girl Scout Emily Smith, as part of her Gold Award Project. All

participants who complete the stations will receive a commemorative patch at no cost. (Girl Scout badges

associated with the experience can be purchased separately by troops.)

Part Two: Ms President US Signature Campaign & Election (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)

Girls and their families are invited to witness democracy in action.

From 1:00-2:30 PM, the Clune Center will transform into a vibrant election space where girls can:

-Watch candidates deliver campaign speeches

-Hear from community and government representatives

-Participate in a real voting process

Election winners will be announced at approximately 2:15 PM, followed by a celebratory cupcake reception

for all attendees.

Who Should Attend

-Girl Scout troops (Daisy through Ambassador)

-Families and community members

-Girls interested in leadership, government, and making a difference

-Younger Girl Scouts (D/B/J) can fulfill multiple badge requirements. Older Girl Scouts are encouraged to

attend both parts of the event for a complete experience.

Registration Details

Admission is free, but RSVP is required to attend the election. No advance registration is required for the

pre-event scavenger hunt. Attendees are asked to register with accurate numbers to help organizers plan

for materials, space, and refreshments.

RSVP for the Ms President US election here

About Ms President US

Ms President US is a girls’ civic empowerment program motivating and preparing girls to aim for the

highest civic leadership positions. It is a non-partisan, non-profit, community-based 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information about the Ms President US program, participant/mentorship opportunities, and

enrollment applications, visit www.mspresidentus.org or email info@mspresidentus.org.

Join us for a day that informs, inspires, and empowers the next generation of leaders.

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