In Model United Nations (MUN), students learn about current events, diplomacy, and international relations through simulated United Nations debates and commitee sessions from the perspective of a country or politician.
The camp is 4 days long, from July 7th-10th.
Hours are 8:00am-12:30pm.
The total payment is $250. This includes a t-shirt and a snack every day. Payment is due by May 24th.
By check. Please make checks out to Austin High Model UN and mail them to (or drop them off at) the office.
Austin High School
c/o Elizabeth Clausen
1715 West Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78703
Unfortunately, no. We maintain a certain age group to maintain a mature social environment for the comfort and ease of campers and staff. We welcome any rising 7th graders through rising 9th graders!
Please drop campers off on the East side of Austin High near the PAC.
Campers will be assigned a topic at random. However, campers can request to be in a room with a friend.
Yes. We will do our best to accommodate campers with allergies. Campers may also bring their own snacks.
Campers should bring a personal or school issued computer*, snacks, and water.
*For AISD students only: Chromebooks will be available to campers who do not have a computer to bring.
A background guide contains general information and context on the topic of the committee. It helps prepare delegates for the committee.
For more information, click HERE.
A position paper is a paper that delegates write before participating in a simulation or conference. An average position paper is 3 paragraphs. The topic of each paragraph should be:
1) History of the topic
2) Your delegation's history of the topic
3) Possible solutions
Students will learn how to write a position paper during the camp and do not need to draft one before arrival!
For more information, click HERE.