MUN Institute Summer Camps 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About all MUN Institute Camps
- With a decade of experience running #1 rated Model UN Camps, we know how to help you succeed online and in person! Best Delegate Model United Nations began running summer camps in 2012. 10,000 happy campers over the last decade!
- In Model United Nations, students step into the shoes of world leaders working together to solve global challenges. They represent different countries, learn how to research, practice public speaking and debating, have a ton of fun, and grow into confident student leaders who are prepared for college, internships, and their future careers. To learn more about Model UN & to see a 2 minute video explaining MUN click here.
- Students can do Model UN at the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college levels. Model UN helps students get into top colleges and prepares them for careers in law, diplomacy, government, business, and beyond.
- Your child can start with the beginner level programs at the Virtual Model United Nations Institute or In-Person Day or Overnight MUN Institute this summer. They will learn fundamental skills and experience their first MUN simulation!
- Your child can participate in Model UN conferences during the school year by joining their school’s Model UN club and/or by joining the Best Delegate Model UN private teams.
- Your child can start their own MUN club at school, attend conferences as an independent delegate, or join the Best Delegate Model UN private teams during the school year.
- The Program Directors are full-time professional Best Delegate Staff. The program is organized by Best Delegate’s full-time Senior staff: Ryan Villanueva, Kevin Felix Chan, Laurabeth Goldsmith, and Madeleine Northfield. Click here to meet the team!
- The MUN Mentors are the best and most inspiring leaders from colleges and universities in North America and beyond. They all go through background checks, Georgetown Protection of Minors Training, and other extensive training program before providing an engaging learning experience for students. Click here to meet the team!
| Virtual Model UN Institute Institute Camps: | In Person Model UN Institute Camps: |
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| ● Easily learn the basics to solve real world global issues in 15 hours of live weekly programs ● Students: Ages 9-17 ● Experience Level: New to MUN - Advanced ● Hours: Monday - Friday from 1-4pm EST. ● Make new friends from around the world ● Have more flexibility to enjoy your summer and learn from home ● Starting at ● Gain confidence in public speaking from the comfort of your own home ● Mini Diplomat, Junior Diplomat, Diplomat, Junior Ambassador, Ambassador, Junior Crisis, Crisis, and Student Leadership | ● Enhance your debate skills in 40 hours of live weekly programs ● Students: Ages 11-17 ● Experience Level: New to MUN - Advanced ● Receive personalized feedback from your Champion Mentor ● Socialize in person with new friends ● In Person camps are available in Washington D.C., LA, Berkeley, New York, & Boston ● In Person Day Camps start at ● Overnight Camps start at ● Gain confidence in public speaking while learning on a top university campus ● Middle School Beginner, High School Beginner, High School Advanced |
- If you have additional questions additional questions about our Virtual vs. In Person Programs please click here to check out our Summer Camp overview page to learn more about both camp formats.
| In-Person MUN Institute Options | Table header 1 | Table header 2 |
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| Middle School Beginner | High School Beginner | High School Advanced |
| The Beginner MUN Camps are designed to welcome students who are new to MUN and are interested in global issues! Through MUN, students will enhance their debate and leadership skills. The program blends engaging lessons, interactive MUN simulations on different global topics, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize with friends. Your child will leave inspired to change the world and ready to do MUN at their school or through a virtual MUN Team. | The Beginner MUN Camps are designed to welcome students who are new to MUN and are interested in global issues! Through MUN, students will enhance their debate and leadership skills. The program blends engaging lessons, interactive MUN simulations on different global topics, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize with friends. Your child will leave inspired to change the world and ready to do MUN at their school or through a virtual MUN Team. | The Advanced MUN Camps are for students with previous MUN experience who want to enhance their skills. Students will become outstanding leaders & debaters as they represent different countries & leaders in General Assembly, Security Council, and Crisis Style MUN Committees. The program blends engaging lessons, interactive MUN simulations using different types of MUN Committee format, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize with friends. Your child will leave the program inspired to change the world and ready to win awards in any style MUN committee. |
| Virtual MUN Institute Options | Table header 1 | Table header 2 | Table header 3 |
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| Diplomat / Jr Diplomat/ Mini Diplomat (Beginner) | Ambassador / Jr. Ambassador (Intermediate) | Crisis / Jr. Crisis (Advanced) | Student Leadership (Advanced) |
| The Diplomat program guides students who are new to MUN to build fundamental skills in public speaking, debating, representing country policies, forming alliances, and developing solutions to world issues. Our Diplomat program features a topic that introduces students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our Diplomat Program is for Students ages 14-17, Our Junior Diplomat Program is for students 11-13, and our Mini Diplomat Program is for students Ages 9-10 (as of the start of camp). | The Ambassador program challenges students with MUN experience to build their skills with other experienced MUN students, including public speaking style, debating diplomatically, leading teams, and negotiating resolutions. Our Ambassador program features an important topic that is challenging to solve at the global level. Our Ambassador Program is for Students ages 14-17 and our Junior Ambassador Program is for students 11-13 (as of the start of camp). | The Crisis program is an advanced MUN simulation where students will experience rapid debate and creative problem-solving as they tackle crises that unfold in real time! Students must navigate the political, security, economic, and human rights implications as they determine how to best resolve the crisis. Our Crisis Program is for Students ages 14-17 and our Junior Crisis Program is for students 11-13 (as of the start of camp). | Our Student Leadership program is for incoming MUN club leaders who want to help run Model UN Programs at their School. Students will learn how to create strategic plans, train their team, recruit and retain members, and run effective leadership and club meetings. Our Student Leadership Program is open for students ages 14-17 (as of the start of camp). |
- Your child can move up into new levels during the summer. We recommend doing two Beginner Programs for students new to Model UN before entering our Ambassador or Student Leadership Program.
You are welcome to do the combination of virtual, in person day, and in person overnight camps that works best for your summer schedule!
- Yes, they are highly recommended to do multiple weeks in order to gain a well-rounded understanding of different world issues and country policies. More importantly, students get to build confidence to speak and lead, connect deeper with their new friends, and gain self-awareness from feedback over multiple weeks.
Your child can move up into new levels during the summer. We recommend doing two Beginner Programs for students new to Model UN before entering our Advanced, or Student Leadership Program (Virtual MUN Institute only). You are welcome to do the combination of virtual, in person day, and in person overnight camps that works best for your summer schedule!
- Private Coaching is a 1-on-1 personalized experience where an expert college MUN Champion helps a student accelerate their preparation for their upcoming Model UN conference.
Students will have 2 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor, including:
Session 1: Public Speaking
Session 2: Possible Solutions
For students who are attending a Virtual MUN Camp their sessions will happen during the week of their camp on Tuesday and Wednesday before or after class.
For Students who are attending an In Person MUN Camp their sessions will occur virtually in the two weeks before camp.
Private Coaching is $149 for 2 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor.
Questions About Virtual MUN Institute Summer Camps
| Diplomat / Jr Diplomat/ Mini Diplomat (Beginner) | Ambassador / Jr. Ambassador (Intermediate) | Crisis / Jr. Crisis (Advanced) | Student Leadership (Advanced) |
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| The Diplomat program guides students who are new to MUN to build fundamental skills in public speaking, debating, representing country policies, forming alliances, and developing solutions to world issues. Our Diplomat program features a topic that introduces students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our Diplomat Program is for Students ages 14-17, Our Junior Diplomat Program is for students 11-13, and our Mini Diplomat Program is for students Ages 9-10 (as of the start of camp). | The Ambassador program challenges students with MUN experience to build their skills with other experienced MUN students, including public speaking style, debating diplomatically, leading teams, and negotiating resolutions. Our Ambassador program features an important topic that is challenging to solve at the global level. Our Ambassador Program is for Students ages 14-17 and our Junior Ambassador Program is for students 11-13 (as of the start of camp). | The Crisis program is an advanced MUN simulation where students will experience rapid debate and creative problem-solving as they tackle crises that unfold in real time! Students must navigate the political, security, economic, and human rights implications as they determine how to best resolve the crisis. Our Crisis Program is for Students ages 14-17 and our Junior Crisis Program is for students 11-13 (as of the start of camp). | Our Student Leadership program is for incoming MUN club leaders who want to help run Model UN Programs at their School. Students will learn how to create strategic plans, train their team, recruit and retain members, and run effective leadership and club meetings. Our Student Leadership Program is open for students ages 14-17 (as of the start of camp). |
- You can also move up into new levels during the summer. We recommend doing two Diplomat Programs for students new to Model UN before entering our Intermediate and/or Ambassador Program.
- Yes, they are highly recommended to do multiple weeks in order to gain a well-rounded understanding of different world issues and country policies. More importantly, students get to build confidence to speak and lead, connect deeper with their new friends, and gain self-awareness from feedback over multiple weeks.
- Students can move up into new levels during the summer. We recommend doing two Diplomat Programs for students new to Model UN before entering our Ambassador - Intermediate Program and two Ambassador - Intermediate Program before entering our Crisis - Advanced Program.
| Click the links below to see our Weekly Schedule | Ages 9-10 | Ages 11-13 | Ages 14-17 |
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| Beginner MUN Camps | Mini Diplomat | Junior Diplomat | Diplomat |
| Intermediate MUN Camps | Junior Ambassador | Ambassador | |
| Advanced MUN Camps | Junior Crisis | Crisis | |
| Student Leadership |
- The weekly programs run daily from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM US Eastern Time.
- Private Coaching is a 1-on-1 personalized experience where an expert college MUN Champion helps a student accelerate their preparation for their upcoming Model UN conference.
Students will have 2 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor, including:
Session 1: Public Speaking
Session 2: Possible Solutions
For students who are attending a Virtual MUN Camp their sessions will happen during the week of their camp on Tuesday and Wednesday before or after class.
Private Coaching is $149 for 2 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor.
- Limited financial aid is available on a first come first served basis for summer. Please click here to submit your financial aid application.
- Yes! You can save $250 when you use code “SAVEMYSPOT” at checkout by February 15th.
- After your student is registered for our program you can expect to receive a confirmation email. For our virtual MUN camps, students will receive their class Zoom link and additional information on the Friday before their program begins.
- We recommend students join the Virtual MUN Institute from a computer ideally in a quiet space. In order to improve quality for all students we also recommend students use a headset to ensure they have clear audio and have a working webcam.
- Best Delegate Offers the Following Refund Policy for our In Person and Virtual Summer Camps.
In Person MUN Institute Refund Policy:
- If you request a refund at least 30 days before the first day of the program, you are eligible for a 50% refund.
- If you request a refund less than 30 days before the first day of the program, you are not eligible for a refund.
Virtual MUN Institute Refund Policy:
- If you request a refund at least 30 days before the first day of the program, you are eligible for a full refund.
- If you request a refund less than 30 days before the first day of the program, you are not eligible for a refund.
Please click here to read out full Terms & Conditions.
- Yes, provided space is still available in the other program and the request is made seven (7) days before your scheduled program.
Please email us at support@bestdelegate.com with any requests for program changes and we will be happy to assist you.
- Monday-Wednesday is casual (school appropriate) clothing and we recommend Business Casual or Western Business Attire for our final simulation on Thursday and Friday.
- Yes, there will be some short assignments which should take 30 minutes or less to complete such as reading a topic guide or writing a 1 minute speech on a topic. Mentors will fully explain any short assignments to students during camp.
- Yes, we are happy to run private camps for groups of 10 or more students. To submit your Group Interest Form, click here.
Questions About In Person (Day and Overnight) MUN Institute Summer Camps
- Best Delegate has consulted Local and National mandates, CDC and American Camp Association best practices and our host campuses requirements, to implement the following COVID-19 policies:
- All students will be required to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination prior to camp
- Students may be required to take a COVID-19 rapid antigen test before arriving at camp and show proof at drop off. Families will be notified a minimum of 1 week in advance should testing be required.
- Our masking policy for programs will be dependent on each campuses guidelines. Whenever required by campuses, students will be mandated to wear masks. Students are welcome to wear masks if that is their preference when masking is not required. Parents will be kept informed on the status of each campuses policy. This policy is subject to change leading up to the Summer.
- In shared public spaces, surfaces will be sanitized regularly by university staff. Hand sanitizers will be provided throughout campus and Best Delegate will encourage frequent hand washing and sanitizing.
- In the event of a positive Covid-19 case, we will quarantine the positive student(s) as per host campus policy. Parents will be notified immediately and should pick students up from camp as soon as possible.
- In the highly unlikely event of a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 during camp, we will close the camp for the week and parents will be required to pick up their child and a prorated refund will be issued for missed days of the program.
- Best Delegate reserves the right to change these guidelines depending on government recommendations, host campus requirements, and health guidelines at the time of the program. Parents will be notified in advance.
Please click here to read our complete Covid-19 Policy Brief.
- Yes, all students who attend our in-person camps must be vaccinated following CDC guidelines of “fully vaccinated individuals.” Parents will be required to provide proof of vaccination for their enrolled student by June 1 , 2023 or immediately after enrolling if they enroll after June 1. Medical & Religious exemptions will be allowed with proper documentation. Please submit any exemption requests to support@bestdelegate.com
| Middle School MUN Camp | High School MUN Camp | High School Advanced MUN Camp |
|---|---|---|
| Our Middle School MUN camp is designed to welcome students ages 11-13 who are new to MUN and interested in global issues! Through MUN, your child will enhance their debate and leadership skills. The program blends engaging lessons, 3 interactive MUN simulations on different global topics, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize with friends. On Friday, your child will participate in a final simulation on Climate Change where they will put everything they learned into action. During the simulation they will represent a country, make an opening speech, debate with other students on how to take action to combat climate change, and write a resolution together that outlines how they want to solve the issue. Click Here to see the Middle School MUN Camp schedule. | Our High School MUN camp is designed to welcome students ages 14-17 who are new to MUN and interested in global issues! Through MUN, your child will enhance their debate and leadership skills. The program blends engaging lessons, 3 interactive MUN simulations on different global topics, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize with friends. On Friday, your child will participate in a final simulation on Nuclear Disarmament where they will put everything they learned into action. During their simulation, they will represent a country, make an opening speech, debate with other students on how to take action to combat climate change, and write a resolution together that outlines how to make the world safe from nuclear weapons. Click Here to see the High School MUN Camp schedule. | Our High School Advanced MUN Camp is for students ages 13-17 with previous MUN experience who want to enhance their skills. Students will become outstanding leaders & debaters as they represent different countries & leaders in General Assembly, Security Council, and Crisis Style MUN committees. The program blends engaging lessons, 3 interactive MUN simulations using different types of MUN committee format, public speaking labs, games, and time to socialize. On Friday, your child will have a final simulation on the historical crisis in Kosovo in 1998. They will represent different countries on the Security Council at that time, make an opening speech, debate with other students on how to take action, and decide together how they want to address the Kosovo Conflict. Click Here to see the High School Advanced MUN Camp schedule. |
- Students are welcome to register for multiple weeks but must be picked up at the end of each program day for Day Camp students. Overnight Camp students must be picked up at the end of each program week.
For Georgetown University, Washington D.C. delegates who register for 2 weeks of camp and the weekend trip, students can be picked up at the end of the second week (July 8th).
- Lunch is included in both the Day and Overnight programs. Lunch will be a buffet style meal with a salad bar station, sandwich station, numerous hot entrees, and vegan & vegetarian options.
If students have dietary restrictions those should be communicated to us in the student health form so that we can notify cafeteria staff in advance if necessary.
- Limited financial aid is available on a first come first served basis for summer. Please click here to complete our financial aid application.
- Students can expect to do a maximum of 30 minutes of homework per night, however class time will be allotted to reduce the amount of time students have to spend outside of class hours. Examples of homework may be researching their countries policy on the topic of the week one night or writing opening speeches for in class simulations the next night.
- After your student is registered for our program you can expect to receive a welcome email which outlines all the next steps before attending.
Parents will receive an email with a welcome packet in April (or when they sign up if they sign up after April 1).
Parents will be required to complete medical forms, student information, and to provide proof of vaccination by June 1 (or within 72 hours if they enroll after June 1).
- In Person MUN Institute Refund Policy:
- All In Person Programs have a 50% non-refundable fee at the time of purchase. If you request a refund at least 30 days before the first day of the program, you are eligible for a 50% refund.
- If you request a refund less than 30 days before the first day of the program, you are not eligible for a refund.
Please click here to read out full Terms & Conditions.
Payment plans will be available with the option to pay 50% up front and the remaining balance 45 days before the start of each program. - All Programs are 100% non-refundable 30 days before the start of each program.
- Parents should email support@bestdelegate.com to cancel programs using the subject line “Summer Camp Cancellation Request.”
- In the unlikely event that one of our campus partners or Best Delegate have to cancel a program at any time before the start of camp, parents will receive a full credit for the value of their program, minus a $250 non-refundable fee for day camp or a $500 non-refundable fee for overnight camp.
- Should Best Delegate or one of our campus partners have to cancel a program mid-session, parents will receive a credit for the remaining value of their program, prorated by day. Parents are responsible for any expenses to pick their child up early from the program.
- These policies are subject to change, all parents will be notified of any changes.
- Please click here to read out full Terms & Conditions.
- Students are welcome to wear casual school appropriate clothing at camp. We will give students a MUN Institute T-shirt that we ask them to wear on Wednesday of the program. We also recommend students wear Business Casual or Western Business Attire on Friday for their final simulation.
- International students are welcome at our program however they must be able to agree to our COVID-19 policies.
Should they test positive for COVID-19 or in the unlikely event that we have to close our camp due to an outbreak, parents must be able to pick up their child from the campus within the end of the day, at the latest.
International students are required to obtain all relevant travel visas and have WHO approved vaccinations.
- We are currently scheduled to run programs in Washington D.C., in Boston, Berkeley, New York City, Irvine, and in Los Angeles. We may be adding additional locations for this summer and if we do we will be sure to email all parents and students on our email list.
If you are interested in having us open a new camp in a specific city feel free to let us know at support@bestdelegate.com as we always like to hear from families.
Also, if you have a group of 10 or more students and are interested in having a private virtual MUN camp please click here to learn more.
- Yes! Parents and Guardians are welcome to observe our final MUN Simulation on the Friday of the Program.
- Students will receive a complete packing list in their welcome packet. Recommended items include a backpack with your computer (or tablet), Pens, Pencils, a notepad, water bottle, and any medication taken during the day. Students are also encouraged to wear their new MUN Institute T-Shirt we will provide on the Wednesday of camp and to wear business casual or Western Business Attire on the Friday of the program.
Questions About In Person Day MUN Institute Summer Camps
- Students can be dropped off each morning at a predetermined location which will be communicated to parents at least 1 week before the program starts.
- Drop off every morning of the program will begin at 8:45 am and run until 9 am.
- Pick up will be in the same location at 5pm each day.
- Parents will be required to provide a list of who is allowed to pick their child up.
- With parental approval, students ages 14 and older will be able to self-checkout and into the program each day.
Questions About In Person Overnight MUN Institute Summer Camps
- Student arrival at the program will be between 4-5pm on the Sunday of their program.
- Departure will be between 10am-Noon the following Saturday.
- If your student would like to get picked up and/or dropped off at the airport, that can be arranged for a fee (see "What is the Airport Pick Up & Drop Off Optional Add-On?").
- MUN Institute Staff can pick up & drop off Overnight MUN Camp students at the airport for a fee. We ensure that your students safely arrive at our program.
- During pick up, we meet students at baggage claim; during drop off, we bring them to the entrance. We only escort students to their gate if they are registered as an Unaccompanied Minor with their airline & if we are notified in advance. We charge an additional fee, as one of our staff has to go through security & wait with your child.
- Student must arrive between 11am-4pm and depart between 10am-3pm.
- Click here to submit our Airport Pick Up and Drop Off form.
- Students will enjoy dinner in the campus dinning hall with their friends and have the opportunity to participate in evening programming facilitated by our residential counselors.
Examples of evening programs include: Trivia Night, Board Game Night, Movie Night, Frisbee Night, and MUN Final Simulation preparation night.
At all times, a dedicated team of trained educators and mentors will be made even more accessible to your student, providing them with the opportunity to form even deeper and more-lasting friendships, all while taking home an even more memorable experience!
- Students will receive dinner on the Sunday they check-in, 3 meals a day Monday through Friday and breakfast before they check out on Saturday in the dining hall on campus.
Meals will be buffet style with stations such as a salad bar, burgers and fries, pizza, vegetarian and vegan station, sandwich options and more.
If students have dietary restrictions those should be communicated to us in the student health form in advance.
- Yes, students are welcome to submit friend requests and we will do our best to accommodate them. Friend requests can be submitted on the student information form which will be included in the welcome packet
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Our mentors have experience running both our in person and virtual MUN Institute summer camps. They are here to help you select the right camp for you.
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