2026 You Schedule It Guide

Dole Institute of Politics

2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS 66045

Celebrate America 250 initiatives with the Dole Institute of Politics and earn a Girl Scout badge with live, engaging programs. The Dole Institute is a vibrant political forum, museum, and congressional archive promoting civil discourse, civic engagement, and idea exchange across the political spectrum for over 20 years. Home to the personal archives of both Senator Bob and Senator Elizabeth Dole, and a museum facility on par with the U.S. Presidential libraries, the Dole Institute is excited to work with K-12 students and troops. Learn more about the Dole Institute and specific Girl Scout programs provided by the Dole Institute.

To schedule, contact doleinstitute@ku.edu or (785) 864-4900. For all workshops, weekdays and weeknights preferred but can accommodate weekend times if approved 4 weeks in advance.

*Girl Scout programs unavailable during April – June 2026. Book early to reserve your class! All You-Schedule-It programs are FREE. Badges are not included and must be purchased through your troop. Event Name Inside Government Badge Workshop Junior 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 8/25 Description Age Level Min/Max Capacity

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? Bring Your Own Chair 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.

Bring Your Own Chair

Cadette Senior Ambassador

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.

10/25

Brownie

Length: 1.5 hours

Length: 1-2 hours

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.

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! Please note that there is a separate Democracy Badge workshop for each Program Age Level. You will sign up for the Daisy, Brownie or Junior Democracy badge workshop when contacting the Dole Institute. Virtual or in-person

Finding Common Ground Badge Workshop

Democracy Badge Workshop

Cadette Senior Ambassador

Daisy Brownie Junior

8/25

10/25

Length: 2 hours

Length: 1-2 hours

Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW Missouri | 58

Girl Scouts of NE KS & NW Missouri | 59

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