Need to know information for GS Delegates
Congratulations on your selection as a Delegate to the Arizona American Legion Auxiliary Girls State and Welcome! Below you will find important information for your time at Girls State!
Check in times for your first day
A-H 11:00AM……I-P 12:00 Noon……Q-Z 12:45PM
All citizens should have registered before 1:45pm. Please eat lunch or bring it with you and shop before registering. ONCE YOU ARE HERE AND ON YOUR FLOOR YOU MAY NOT LEAVE. Parents will not be allowed on the City floors at any time for any reason, please say goodbye at the lobby. If for any reason you are unable to attend, please contact the Director ASAP.
A few suggestions for packing!
When packing, remember you will be living with another girl in your room, and sharing a common bathroom with the girls on your assigned floor. You will be responsible for getting all luggage and personal items to and from your room. Consider that some dorms we are assigned to may not have an elevator. There will be a full list of ideas in your packet.
BE SURE TO BRING……BEDDING… twin sheets for captains bed (extra long twin), a pillow, blanket (rooms do have AC), or you may want to bring a sleeping bag. PERSONAL ITEMS…Towels, washcloths, feminine items. COMFORTABLE SHOES…SCHOOL CLOTHES (longer shorts, capris, walking shorts, slacks or nice jeans…See General Rules for what’s not acceptable).
IF YOU HAVE, you might want to bring a lap top, USB flash drive, (we have printers for certain things). Small musical instruments that can be used as accompaniments in Glee Club, as well as, the talent show. Please note that you may also submit a video of your talent for the talent show as well. Backpacks are optional. Bottled water and other items will be available in our store. You may bring snack items for the whole week but rooms DO NOT have refrigerators. Food delivery is not permitted once you are checked in. This means NO care packages dropped off at dorm. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided!
BE SURE TO BRING YOUR HEALTH CARD
Completed within the 2 weeks prior to Girls State by a health care provider. Prior physicals for sports are not acceptable. Current physical condition is a must. You will need to attach a copy of Health Insurance Policy Number or Card if insured. All information is kept confidential and shredded after 3 years. Our nurses will be available upon check in for questions.
We have a GIRLS STATE STORE AND BANK
Items for sale in the store will be personal comfort items, water, vending machine items, cards, flowers and stuffed animals for a start. You can also purchase Girls State T-shirts, decals, blankets, boxers and SO MUCH MORE. The Girls State Bank will be available for depositing your money for safekeeping when registering. You may withdraw your money during Bank and Store hours. Bankers are bonded. Girls State is not responsible for money not banked.
Bags of Hope, City Pictures, Yearbook and Alumni
GIRLS STATE will be holding BAGS OF HOPE as a Community Service Project. Please bring 2 children’s books, birth to 16 year of ages that will be given to First Responders to help calm children in crisis.
WE HAVE CITY PICTURES that will be available for $12.00 (formal 8X10) and $3.00 (funny 4X6) for each type of picture. We have a “Girls State Yearbook” for $12.00 that you register for during session and receive after Girls State. We have an Alumni Association for $4.00 (first year), see our Alumni page for details.