Take a day to learn about advocacy and legislation. Join your sister Girl Scouts from around the state and discover the issues impacting girls in our community; connect with community resources to research the issues(s) that interest you and take action by meeting with your legislator to discuss the issue(s) important to you.

Please come in Girl Scout uniform, wearing your sash or vest.
This is NOT a drop off event.  All girls MUST have an adult that is registered with them. (please follow the Volunteer essentials on girl/adult ratio)

Girls will not earn a full badge through this program, but can work towards the following badges:
 

• Brownies: Democracy for Brownies

• Juniors: Democracy for Juniors

• Cadettes: Democracy for Cadettes

• Seniors: Democracy for Seniors

• Ambassadors: Democracy for Ambassadors

Adults- Please be sure to bring our drivers license as there is security in every building the girls must go into.

Day-of Schedule TBD (tentative copied from last year)

• 9:00am Arrival
• 10:00am Proclamation Reading
• 11:00am Photo with the Governor
• 11:30am Meet with Legislators!

Ahead of this program, we're hosting an info session to help you make the most of the day!  Save the date for our Zoom meeting on 1/20/26 at 6:00pm, where we'll share details and answer questions about the experience!  We'll also share some information that will help you to dive into some of the current legislation for the 2026 term.

As you prepare for this important day, REACH OUT to your legislators!  Your legislators want to meet YOU, their constituents!  Look them up using the link below and reach out to schedule a meeting during the day!  https://www.legis.ga.gov/find-my-legislator

You will be emailed a confirmation and what to expect a week before the event.   This will have each level's agenda on it.  Expect to visit the Senate and House sides of the Capitol, a group picture with the Governor, Scavenger Hunt that teaches the girls all about Georgia and the Capitol,  Badge specific requirements and even a change to meet your own Senator or State Representative for your area.

Event Fee:  

• Girl Member Fee: $5
• Adult Member Fee: $2

Registration Closes: 1/23/26 or when full

Maximum girls: 400

Girl Scouts aims to ensure all our programs are affordable.  Use the steps below to apply for Financial Aid or use Cookie Dough to pay for this workshop.  After your application is approved, you will have to return to your registration to pay any balance (details will be included in your confirmation email).  All registration fees must be paid (either through Financial Aid, Cookie Dough, or individual payments) by NOON on 01-23-2026.  Registrations with outstanding fees will be canceled at this time.