Civic Engagement & Service
Ability KC
Dole Institute of Politics
2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045
3011 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 (Activities can be completed anywhere, but must be dropped off at this address.) Ability KC builds brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities through comprehensive educational, vocational, and therapeutic services. Available Programs:
At the Dole Institute, political conversations and processes are opportunities to connect across differences. Inspired by the legacies of Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole and the Greatest Generation, we promote leadership that uses politics to bring people together through bipartisan cooperation, public service, and civic engagement. Senator Elizabeth Dole was a Girl Scout and credits it for her public service path. The Institute welcomes K-12 Girl Scouts and troops. Click Here to learn more or call (785) 864-4900 to schedule. Programs are free; badges are purchased separately. Book early! For all workshops weekdays and weeknights preferred but can accommodate weekend times if approved 4 weeks in advance.
Blanket Buddies Program
Girl Scouts will prepare hand-tied fleece blankets for patients and preschool students as holiday gifts. Troops will need to source their own materials for this service project. Email Ashley Hurtado for more information and to sign your girl/troop/family up for this service activity ashley.hurtado@abilitykc.org or call 816-751-7700.
Inside Government Badge Workshop
Min/Max: NA Handmade Valentine’s Cards
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Inspired by historical examples from the Dole Institute and Archives and celebrating America’s 250 birthday, let’s go inside government, learn about the 3 branches, and plan your political campaign. Learn more about our national government and write a letter to your local, state, or federal representatives based on examples written by kids just like you! Length: 2.5 Hours.
Bring your own Chair
Discuss America 250 values in a civil forum learning about former Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and how she devoted her career in public service to empowering citizens from underrepresented communities by living her message, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” What matters to you? What do you bring to the table? BYOC teaches the importance of an inclusive American Democracy and asks Girl Scouts to identify and portray their experiences, strengths, hopes, and dreams by designing a mini paper chair. Length: 1.5 Hours. Min/Max: 8/25 Finding Common Ground Badge Workshop Find common ground with others by discussing ways to have civil discussion, debating public policies and discover our similarities with each other rather than differences, especially in the 250th year since the Declaration of Independence. Participate as senators in a mock debate and cast your ballot on the right to vote at age 18 by reading constituent letters from before the date of the 26th Amendment. Write your own letter to your representative on an issue that you think is important to you and your community. Length: 2 Hours.
Girl Scout Troops will design handmade Valentines for patients and preschool students as holiday gifts. Troops will need to source their own materials for this service project. Email Ashley Hurtado for more information and to sign your girl/troop/family up for this service activity at ashley.hurtado@abilitykc.org or call 816-751-7700
Min/Max: 8/25
Celebrating Community Badge Workshop
Be a landmark detective and celebrate your community! Explore a museum dedicated to native Kansan and U.S. Senator Bob Dole and his legacy in public service and discuss your community symbols such as Kansas state motto, state symbols, and the American flag. Virtual or in-person. Length: 1-2 Hours.
Min/Max: NA
Min/Max: 10/25 Democracy Badge Workshop
What is democracy and who represents me in government? Learn about the three branches of government and the importance of local & state governments and even cast your vote in an election of presidential pets. Engage with your community and use your letter writing powers to write to an elected official, pictures are encouraged! This is a great way to be civically involved during America 250 celebrations! Length: 1-2 Hours.
Min/Max: 8/25
Min/Max: 10/25
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