Model United Nations Beginner Teams Fall 2023
Get Started with Model UN
Meet online for one hour per week after school in preparation
to attend 2 virtual Best Delegate Model UN Conferences.
- Join a Community of like-minded friends
- Have fun debating world issues
- Gain confidence in public speaking
- Be Inspired by Great Mentors
Location
10 Virtual Meetings & 2 Virtual Conferences
Online Via Zoom
Facilitated by Expert MUN Mentors
Dates
Teams Meet Weekly
Start: week of October 1
End: week of December 12
January MUN Team Information Coming Soon!
Select Your Model UN Team
High School Beginner Teams
Grades 9-12
Sundays 7:30-8:30pm ET
Or
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm ET
Middle School Beginner Teams
Grades 5-8
Sundays 6:30-7:30pm ET
Or
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm ET
Class Dates
Class Sessions for Students joining on Sundays : 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, and 12/10
Class Sessions for Students joining on Tuesdays : 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, and 12/12
MUN Teams for Students New to Model UN
Your Expert MUN Mentor will provide a fun learning community where you prepare for MUN Conferences
During MUN Teams you will learn:
- How to write and deliver Opening Speeches with awesome structure and style
- How to research for MUN Conferences
- How to build alliances when negotiating for your country’s policy
- About the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other key global issues
- How to Draft Model UN Resolutions
- How to Build & Lead your group in Model UN
*** Weekly Virtual MUN Teams Meetings Will Include Mini Lessons, Practice Activities,
Public Speaking Labs, Topic Briefing Sessions, & Conference Preparation! *
Why The Model UN Team Is Right For Your Child
The Model UN Teams experience is similar to joining a fun after-school club or a world-class sports travel team. In our MUN Teams students develop the confidence to change the world and experience a sense of belonging as they bond with like-minded friends.
Feel a sense of belonging
Learn and play with peers who care about the world and make lifelong friends
Learn to be a collaborative leader
Enhance your collaboration skills to succeed in MUN, school, and your future career
Enhance speaking & debate skills
Gain confidence and receive 1:1 feedback from expert MUN mentors & your peers
Weekly Schedule
The program runs from the week of October 1 to the week of December 10.
Students attend 2 MUN Conferences on November 4, 2023 and December 9, 2023.
| Meeting | Week | Meeting Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sunday: October 1 or Tuesday: October 3 | Welcome - Team icebreakers and goal-setting. Learn what happens at a Model UN Conference. |
| Week 2 | Sunday: October 8 or Tuesday: October 10 | Intro to MUN Practice Activity - Practice doing MUN and get assigned a Country and topic for the November MUN Conference. |
| Week 3 | Sunday: October 15 or Tuesday: October 17 | Public Speaking Structure - Learn how to make an opening speech on your country's policy. |
| Week 4 | Sunday: October 22 or Tuesday: October 24 | Research - Learn how to research your country's policy and build allies in MUN. |
| Week 5 | Sunday October 29 or Tuesday October 31 | Resolution Writing - Learn how to turn your solutions into a MUN resolution. |
| November 4 Conference | November 4 (Saturday from 12-5pm EST) | Debate at the Best Delegate MUN Training Conference in November. |
| Week 6 | Sunday: November 5 or Tuesday: November 7 | Debrief from the conference and receive your next country/topic assignment for the December Conference. |
| Week 7 | Sunday: November 12 or Tuesday: November 14 | Public Speaking Style - Improve your tone, volume, and pace to deliver engaging speeches. |
| Thanksgiving Break | November 20-25 | No class - Enjoy Thanksgiving Break! |
| Week 8 | Sunday, November 19 or Tuesday November 28 | Negotiation Styles - Practice managing teams of countries with different perspectives |
| Week 9 | Sunday December 3 or Tuesday December 5 | Presenting Resolutions - Practice pitching creative and realistic solutions in a MUN Shark Tank |
| December Conference | December 9 (Saturday 12-5pm EST) | Utilize your public speaking & debate skills at the Best Delegate MUN Training Conference in December. |
| Week 10 | Sunday: December 10 or Tuesday: December 12 | Team Banquet to reflect and celebrate the team’s successes and friendships! |
Virtual Model UN Conferences
Two virtual Beginner Best Delegate Model UN conferences are included. Conferences take place on the following Saturdays from 12-5pm Eastern.
November 4, 2023
December 9, 2023
Students will get the opportunity to represent different countries and will participate in MUN Training Conferences with other students from around the country.
Parents are welcome to observe the conferences!
Private Coaching
Optional Add On
Private Coaching is a 1-on-1 personalized experience where an expert college MUN award-winner helps a student accelerate their preparation for Model UN conferences.
Students will meet with a MUN mentor virtually once per month for one hour for three months. Sessions will cover topics including: Research, Public Speaking, and developing Possible Solutions.
Flexible dates and times allow students to work on their MUN skills on their own schedule, and prepare for their upcoming conference with ease!
Upon successful registration, you'll receive a Private Coaching-specific Onboarding Email during your first week of class to schedule your Private Coaching sessions.
Private Coaching is $225 for a package of 3x one-hour sessions.
Tuition and Enrollment
Fall tuition for the Model UN Beginner Teams includes:
● 10 1- hour Virtual Training Sessions from the week of October 1st through December 15th for students new to Model UN or Beginner Students
● 2 Virtual 5-hour Best Delegate MUN Training Conferences on November 4th and December 9th
● Our Champion MUN Mentors who have a passion for world issues, expertise in MUN, & a personality that Brings Out The Best in your child
● Our World Class MUN Curriculum (that has been repeatedly purchased by families, governments, & the UN itself)
● Official MUN Teams Certificate recognizing your skills and success$499 $424
The first 5 students to enroll per class save $75 Click here to save $75.
MUN Teams Private Coaching - Optional Add On
Personalized, 1-on-1 virtual session with a MUN Mentor once a month for one hour for three months. $225
Limited financial aid is available for students who demonstrate financial need to attend our programs. Learn more and apply here!
January MUN Team Information Coming Soon!
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Why We Love Model United Nations
John
High School Teacher
"The Virtual MUN program has really helped our students' competence and public speaking skills. I think it will translate into good skills for them to have in the workplace tomorrow."
Hannah
High School Student
"My favorite part is meeting new people and being able to engage with them in conversations about diplomacy. It's nice to have a place where you can talk to like-minded individuals and learn with them."
Sarai
MUN Mentor
"It brings me such joy to see my students go from day one to our last day in class and see their improvement in public speaking and how that's raised their confidence."