BEST Foundation is organizing its first ever Summer Camp! The Camp will be held over the course of one full week in the beginning of August.
The curriculum will help students understand public discourse, evaluate arguments, evaluate information sources, and to construct well thought-out messages that allow them to express topics important to them and to participate in dialogue about current issues.
The Camp will be organized into lectures, practice sessions, recreational activities and group work. The World Schools Style Debate format will be used as a practice tool with debates held at the end of every day. Lectures will be led by university professors and professionals in public speaking.
Here is what the tentative schedule looks like for a day in the Camp:
9:00-10:00: Breakfast
10:00-12:00: Lectures
12:00-13:00: Lunch
13:00-14:00: Afternoon Activity
14:00-16:00: Practice Rounds
16:00-17:30: Guest Lecture
17:30-18:00: Break
18:00-19:00: Dinner
19:00-20:00: Reflection Session
20:00-22:00: Unwind
The event will be held in person with predefined safety measures to ensure the participants’ safety. All expenses are covered by BEST Foundation including travel, room & board and more.
30 students will be selected to participate.
Participant Application
UPDATE #2: Applications are now closed.
UPDATE #1: Applicants who are going to be in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 academic year are now also welcome! Apply before July 7.
Applicants must be in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade this upcoming 2021-2022 academic year and must be able to speak and understand English at a level of B1 or higher.
In order to apply, you must…
Prepare a motivation letter mentioning why you are applying and how you plan to be involved with BEST in the next years. (max. 1 page)
Complete this parent consent form.
Fill out this application form.
Priority will be given to applicants who have participated at BEST events and to members of the National Debate Team.
The application deadline has been extended to July 7th.
Counselor Application
UPDATE #1: Counselor applications are now closed.
We are looking for 6 camp counselors to oversee daily activities and ensure the participants’ safety. This is a paid position.
Camp counselors must be aged 18 and older, preferably university students. Priority will be given to BEST/BDA alumni. Must be able to arrive to Sofia on July 31.
Responsibilities include:
Ensure the well-being of participants at all times, including in residence buildings, mealtimes, activities, and throughout the camp.
Make sure the participants arrive to all camp activities including actively managing wake up & lights off calls.
Plan and lead engaging activities for youth including team building, sports activities and evening feedback sessions.
Assist in supervising residents and responding to complaints, reports, requests and emergencies on location.
In order to apply, send a cover letter and a resume to info@bestfoundation.bg
Application deadline: June 30, 2021
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