A WEEK THAT SHAPES A LIFETIME!

The Girls State program provides young women of high school age the opportunity to come together to study state government. It teaches them to understand that they are an integral part of the political process. It helps them realize they have a responsibility to make tomorrow a better time, the world a better place, and that this job is up to them regardless of religious or political beliefs. It gives them the opportunity to live together under their own government, which is executed entirely by them, and to deal with problems as they arise. They will see the political process work effectively or have setbacks.

LEARNING BY DOING IS THE KEY TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM!

For one week each year a NEW STATE comes into being. Boundaries of this new state are the University of Arizona campus in Tucson. During the week they will learn about city, county and state government with emphasis being placed on political parties, campaigns and elections. They will be challenged to use their initiative and imagination. They’ll make the most of their week by “getting involved”. Girls State is sponsored by the world’s largest women’s patriotic organizations…The American Legion Auxiliary,  therefore, each delegate must participate in All Flag Ceremonies.

GIRLS STATE IS NOT ALL WORK!!

The Girls State experience provides young women with the opportunity of meeting and becoming friends  with girls from all over the state and common interests, will make that friendship last a lifetime.

Girls State is open to any and all girls in the junior class of high school

Qualifications are as follows:
• She may not have participated in a previous session of Girls State.
• She should indicate an interest in government.
• She must be able to participate fully in all phases of the fast paced program.
• She must remain for the entire session, including the awards ceremony on Saturday morning to use this participation on resume or other applications.
• She is required to return to school for the completion of her Senior year. She is also required to report back to her sponsoring Unit with a report of what she learned.
• Girls will not be excused during the session for testing.
• The Director of Arizona Girls State may accept or reject any application for citizenship in Girls State.
• All girls are expected to participate in all ceremonies such as flag and prayer.

See website at http://www.azgirlsstate.com/ for more information as well as up to date information, photos and other events.