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Capstone Student Legislature 2011

January 17-21

Everyone needs to take this class. I cannot stress this enough! - Zeb, age 17

Registration for the 2011 Capstone and Stonesetters Student Legislatures is now open.  Early discount registration closes February 15, 2010.  These popular sessions reach capacity quickly, so you must act soon to reserve a place. 

Capstone attracts students from across Idaho to learn about the workings of our state government during the legislative session.  Giving students a passion for citizenship and justice through direct experience, the week includes bill drafting, mock legislature, policy debate, briefings with public officials, interaction with lobbyists, constitutional law, mock appellate court, and much more.  Parents are encouraged to attend at no charge.

Our older daughter came last year and was so ignited with hope and enthusiasm, our whole family wanted to take part this year. – Parent

Capstone Legislature: January 17-20
The Capstone Student Legislature for ages 13-18 will be held at the Statehouse, with an optional Friday public speaking seminar.   Parents are welcome to attend.

Stonesetters Legislature: January 21
The 8-12 year old Stonesetters Student Legislature will be held Friday only, at the Statehouse.  Designed for parents and students, Stonesetters “legislators” will focus on how a bill becomes a law, parliamentary procedures, and introductions to legislators, while gaining experience in writing and debating their own bills.  A parent is required to attend. 

It was good and I hope to do it again. – Josiah, age 9

Fees:

Capstone (ages 13-18):                     

$79 Early registration (Postmarked by February 15, 2010)

$99 Regular registration (Postmarked by November 1, 2010)

Stonesetters (ages 8-12):                  

$19 Early registration (Postmarked by February 15, 2010)           

$25 Regular registration (Postmarked by November 1, 2010)              

Scholarship Fund:

Tax-deductible donations to the scholarship fund may be made to:

Cornerstone Family Council, Post Office Box 563, Eagle, Idaho 83616

You can also donate securely online by clicking on the following: Click Here 

Before this class, I knew nothing about my state’s government.  After four days, I was privileged to experience first-hand what our leaders do for us every day.  As a high school student, I know this opportunity happens maybe once in a lifetime. – Matt, age 15

Further information:  Contact Capstone@CFCIdaho.org