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Course Description

In partnership with the Institute of Politics and Public Policy at the McCourt School of Public Policy, the U.S. Campaigns & Elections Academy will provide you with a framework to understand the elements needed for a successful campaign. Through our Academy, you'll explore what it takes to start, manage, and lead a political campaign. You'll learn from political operatives and industry experts, attend college-level lectures, engage in group discussions, and participate in workshops, simulations, and field trips. You'll also study how campaign narratives are developed and gain tips for building a leadership team to win. At the end of the week, you'll put your newfound knowledge to work in a mock campaign, where you'll create a realistic campaign strategic plan as part of a team.

 

View our Sample Schedule here

 

How You'll Benefit

Learn from political operatives and experts in the field. Participate in a mock campaign. Study the full campaign lifecycle. Gain a deeper understanding of how to start, manage, and lead successful campaigns. Create your own campaign plan for a candidate. Receive a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion.

 

Program Format & Subject Areas

As a student in the U.S. Campaigns & Elections Academy, you'll spend your day in a blend of classroom lectures, field trips, activities, and group discussions. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to explore the following subject areas:

 

The American campaign and election process

Campaign management

Strategies and tactics utilized in past campaigns

Communicating in a changing media landscape

Social media and the 21st-century campaign

Ethical principles as they relate to the tactics, strategies, and management of a campaign
 

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Type
Class
Days
Su
Time
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Jul 21, 2024
Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 26, 2024
Type
Classroom
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jul 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
Location
Instructors
Section Notes

Sunday, July 21

Students must arrive on Sunday at 4:30 PM EST for Check-In and Orientation.*

There will be no accommodations before the designated check-in time.

Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Students will be in class from 9 am - 9 pm, Monday through Friday of each week.*

Saturday, July 27

Students will have their final class, closing ceremony, and depart campus *

There will be no accommodations after the designated check-out time.

All admitted summer high school students must complete and submit Student Life Forms (available Spring 2023) for program participation and apply for a GOCard. Please visit our Pre-Arrival Requirements page for more information. We recommend that you complete and upload these forms as soon as possible. Students who have not completed and uploaded their forms will not be permitted to attend any aspect of their program.

*All times are subject to change.

Type
Class
Days
Su
Time
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Dates
Jul 21, 2024
Type
Class
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 26, 2024
Type
Classroom
Days
Sa
Time
9:00AM to 10:00AM
Dates
Jul 27, 2024
Schedule and Location
Location
Instructors
Section Notes

Sunday, July 21

Students must arrive on Sunday at 4:30 PM EST for Check-In and Orientation.*

There will be no accommodations before the designated check-in time.

Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

Students will be in class from 9 am - 9 pm, Monday through Friday of each week.*

Saturday, July 27

Students will have their final class, closing ceremony, and depart campus *

There will be no accommodations after the designated check-out time.

All admitted summer high school students must complete and submit Student Life Forms (available Spring 2023) for program participation and apply for a GOCard. Please visit our Pre-Arrival Requirements page for more information. We recommend that you complete and upload these forms as soon as possible. Students who have not completed and uploaded their forms will not be permitted to attend any aspect of their program.

*All times are subject to change.

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