About The Program
Students will learn how Model United Nations can be used as a vehicle for learning about the world around us, civic engagement, and personal growth.
Students will form partnerships and teams based on team-building exercises and engagement to solve social and global issues. In addition to learning about institutions and systems that shape international relations, students will develop practical leadership and presentation skills.
*We ask that students bring a laptop/tablet and a charger each day if possible*
Specifically, some learning objectives covered will be:
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Program Eligibility
Rising 10th through 12th grade students.
Registration Requirements
Registration Link
This year Model UN will be held at:
Duke Corporate Education
310 Blackwell Street
Durham, NC 27701
Dress Code
Since Model UN sessions will be held in a professional office environment, students are asked to wear clothing that is appropriate for that environment. The dress code for Model UN is business casual for Monday-Wednesday.
For Thursday and Friday the dress code is business professional–this is to accommodate the debate presentations.
On Friday, the dress is more business/professional as the students will be making formal presentations and we will be taking program photos.
This can include:
Tuition Fees & Assistance
The cost to attend Model UN Week is $650
The Center works hard to ensure no student is turned away for inability to pay.
There are a limited number of scholarships available for need-based financial assistance for Model UN.
Payment
Payments can be made online or by check.
Paying by check, please make checks out to: The Triangle Nonprofit & Volunteer Leadership Center (TNVLC) With “Model UN” In The Memo Line. Mail To PO Box 3374, Durham, NC 27702.
Cancellation/Refunds
There is a $50 non-refundable administration fee for all registrations.
Full Refunds (less non-refundable administration fee) will be issued if cancellation notification (in writing) is received two weeks in advance of program start date.
Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to programs start date are not eligible for refunds. (Please contact program staff for emergency exceptions.)
Health & Wellness
Students are not required to have a COVID vaccination to attend camp. Any student who has COVID-19 symptoms or known exposure to COVID-19 may be required to stay at home until the symptoms have passed.
If a student becomes sick during camp a family member will be contacted. If the student is not feeling better after having the opportunity to rest, you will be asked to pick-up your child.