Hoosier Girls State is the name given to Indiana's Girls State program which is designed to educate Indiana's young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship. By getting involved in the process, delegates can learn more about City County and State government. 

How does it work? Citizens are divided into two mythical political "parties". The parties do not reflect the two major political parties in today's system, but allow Citizens to gain a special knowledge of how the system works. Elections are held to fill city, county and state positions. Activities include workshops, legislative sessions, campaigning, party rallies, debating, and voting. The Citizens also receive instruction in Parliamentary Procedure. This "hands on" method is unique and extremely effective. Girls State affords participants an opportunity to live together as self-governing citizens by informing them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship and hopefully encourages their participation in the democratic process as they progress into adulthood.

To learn more, visit https://www.alahgs.org/about.html