Check back in December 1st for 2025 summer camp locations and dates!
In the meantime check out last years information.
Middle School
MUN Institute
Ages 11-13
🛌 Overnight Camp $2,999 $2,874
July 21 - 27 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp $1,499 $1,374
July 22 - 26 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp $1,499 $1,374
July 29 - August 2 [3 spots left]
High School
MUN Institute
Ages 14-17
🛌 Overnight Camp $2,999 $2,874
July 21 - 27 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp $1,499 $1,374
July 22 - 26 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp $1,499 $1,374
July 29 - August 2 [6 spots left]
High School Advanced
MUN Institute
Ages 13-17
🛌 Overnight Camp $3,099 $2,974
July 21 - 27 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp $1,599 $1,474
July 22 - 26 [SOLD OUT]
☀️ Day Camp - 5 days. Lunch included
Drop-off: Monday - Friday 8:45 - 9 am
Pick-up: Monday -Friday 5 - 5:15 pm
🛌 Overnight Camp - 6 nights. Meals & housing included
Check in: Sunday 4 - 5 pm
Check out: Saturday 10 -11 am
SPECIAL SALE OFF DAY CAMP JULY 29 - August 2 SAVE $250 with CODE JULY29!
SAVE $125 off camp July 21-27 with code MUN SAVINGS - Sign up by July 15!
The MUN Institute at UC Berkeley is right for your child if they:
Want to develop the confidence to share their ideas in class, collaborate on group projects, build meaningful connections, and be a leader in their school and future career,
Want to make friends with other high achievers who care about global issues,
Have great ideas but feel shy or nervous to express them,
Have been referred to as bossy, stubborn, or opinionated and want to transform into a collaborative leader who can articulate their point of view, understand other perspectives, and collaborate with their peers,
Want to experience a top university campus and take interactive MUN classes, explore the campus, eat and socialize in the dining halls, and optionally experience staying in the residence halls,
Are new to MUN and want to learn how to succeed, or
Want to become an award winning MUNer who can lead in MUN committees and build their resume.
What makes the MUN Institute unique
Become a Collaborative Global Citizen
Enhance your collaboration skills & build confidence in public speaking, debate, & MUN.
Connect with High Performers
Learn & make friends with other talented students & staff who care about the world.
Receive Personalized Mentorship
Our MUN Mentors bring out the best by focusing on your goals & providing personalized feedback.
Middle School Model UN Camp for Students Ages 11-13
For students new to MUN & interested in global issues!
Your child will enhance their debate & leadership skills. The program blends engaging lessons, 3 interactive MUN simulations on different global topics, public speaking labs, games, & time to socialize with friends.
On Friday, your child will participate in a final simulation on Climate Change. They will represent a country, make an opening speech, debate with other students on how to take action, & write a resolution together that outlines how they want to solve the issue. Parents are welcome to observe the simulation!
Your child will leave inspired to change the world & ready to do MUN at their middle school.
Do you want your child to:
● Feel a sense of belonging as they learn and play with their peers,
● Collaborate with and lead their peers,
● Learn how to be a more articulate speaker,
● Develop their confidence,
● Understand complex global issues,
● And enjoy participating at a dream campus
Your child’s Interactive Lessons include:
● Public Speaking Structure
● Public Speaking Style
● How to Debate Global Issues
● How to Build and Lead Alliances
● How to develop solutions to Complex Global Issues
● How to write a MUN Resolution
● Understanding the UN
● Final Simulation on Climate Action: Cleaning up the Oceans
Prerequisites: Age at the start of camp:
None 11-13
Why MUN is right for your child over Debate
In MUN students don't just argue to win, they learn about global issues from many different perspectives
& collaborate with their peers to lead, influence others, & create solutions together.
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Location Matters! Your Child can Learn on Their Dream Campus - UC Berkeley
Learn more about the classrooms, dining halls, residence halls, and how to get to campus.
- Our program in Berkeley, CA. is located at University California Berkeley. Berkeley is about 14 miles from Oakland International Airport. UC Berkeley is one of the top 20 universities in the USA!
- Students attending the MUN Institute at Berkeley will enjoy the world class university campus, dormitories and expansive dining halls
- Please note: This program is NOT affiliated with nor endorsed by UC Berkeley.
The Overnight MUN Institute Experience - July 21-27
Experience living at their dream university in residence halls & eating in the dining halls
Deepen their bonds with friends through evening programs & free time
Participate in evening events: campus tours, sports, trivia, & organized games
Overnight Camp includes: 6 nights in the residence halls, all meals, and fun programming. Students are supervised by our Camp Director & MUN Mentors who have been background checked, extensively trained, and prepared to provide a safe & fun experience. Curfew is 10 pm for Middle School Campers and 11 pm for High School Campers.
Sunday Check in at 4 - 5 pm
Saturday Check out at 10 - 11 am
Sunday Airport Pick Ups 1 - 5 pm
Saturday Airport Drop Offs 8 am - 12 pm
Camp Schedule
The MUN Institute Difference
11,000+
Happy Alumni from our Camps
96%
of alumni recommend us
1:10
Staff to Student Ratio
30
The Max # of Students per class
Learn from MUN Champions & Experienced Directors
Passion for world issues. Expertise in MUN. A personality that brings out the best in your child.
With 10 years of experience running outstanding MUN Camps and over 100+ years of combined experience doing MUN as students and teachers, we know there's no substitute for a great Mentor. Recruited from top universities like Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Princeton, & UCLA, our MUN Mentors are the best at what they do & build an incredible community.
Our Mentors use world-class curriculum that has been repeatedly praised by our students, numerous governments, & the UN itself! Mentors spend time providing personalized mentorship to help your child grow.
Your Tuition at the #1 Rated MUN Camp at UC Berkeley includes:
● 40 Hours of fun live Model UN Programming
● The best MUN Mentors on the college circuit (who we extensively train, background check, and fly around the country with us)
● Our World Class MUN Curriculum (which has been repeatedly purchased by families, governments, & even the UN)
● Official MUN Institute Certificate recognizing your skills and success
● Limited edition t-shirt
● University campus experience + lunch
● Overnight Camps: Housing & all meals from Sunday dinner-Saturday breakfast
We know inflation is affecting everyone. We provide a premium camp experience & will not cut corners to ensure a great camp for your child!
🛌 Overnight Camps: July 21 - 27 $2,999 $2,8743
☀️ Day Camps: July 29 - August 2: $1,499 $1,374
Please Note: Advanced Programs are an additional $100
Last Day to Save $125 is Monday! Sign up today! Click here for the code.
Learn more about our Optional Private Coaching, Pick Up & Drop Off!
Limited financial aid is available for students who demonstrate financial need to attend our programs. Learn more and apply here!
Get $50 back or Earn a Free Week at Camp by Bringing Friends!
Bring friends to Camp with you and save big!
How our refer-a-friend program works:
● In order to be eligible for a $50 refer-a-friend refund both parties must register for a Virtual or In Person MUN Institute Program on or before May 31, 2024
● Refer-a-friend refunds will be received no sooner than June 15, 2024
● Refer-a-friend refunds are non-transferrable and will be credited to the credit card used for registration
● If you refer 5 friends who enroll you can get 50% off any In Person Day Camp
● If you refer 10 friends who enroll you can attend any In Person Day Camp for free.
● Please click here to fill out this form
Private Coaching Optional Add-On
Private Coaching is a 1-on-1 personalized experience where a MUN Champion helps your child accelerate their preparation for participating in MUN.
Students will have 2 one-hour sessions with a MUN Mentor.
- Session 1: Public Speaking
- Session 2: Possible Solutions
The Private Coaching Sessions will occur virtually the week or two before the in person camp.
Private Coaching is $149 for 2 one-hour sessions.
Airport Pick Up & Drop Off Pricing
MUN Institute Staff can pick up & drop off Overnight MUN Camp students. 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.
Arrive between 1pm-5pm and depart between 8am-12pm.
Pricing:
● Pick Up / Drop Off at San Francisco Airport (SFO) – $100.00 each way
● Unaccompanied Minor Pick Up / Drop Off at San Francisco Airport (SFO) – $150.00 each way
● Pick Up/Drop off at Oakland Airport - $100.00 each way
● Unaccompanied Minor Pick Up/Drop off at Oakland Airport - $150.00
Hear From Our Alumni
"The skills I have learned through the Model United Nations Institute such as research, public speaking, and negotiation helped me get into Princeton University.”
-Karla
Princeton University, Intern at the Global Fund
“I loved being a part of a community of dedicated munners and helping that Model United Nations community grow by sharing my passion for MUN.”
-Eric
Georgetown University, Manager at The Bridgespan Group
“I learned a lot from the Model United Nations Institute! I know how to present myself in front of other people, how to engage the audience, and be a better leader."
-Rebecca
Harvard University,
Teacher
"I learned useful strategies at the MUN Institute that improved my public speaking, critical thinking, decision making, and leadership skills.”
-Daniel
UPENN Wharton, Senior Business Analyst at American Express
“The Model United Nations Institute helped instill in me a passion for international relations along with an appreciation for diplomacy.”
-Rose
Columbia University, Political Campaign Professional