Monday, February 05, 2007

Bootcamps for Politics 2: Camp Wellstone

Camp Wellstone is coming to Seattle on March 9-11!

Register today for Camp Wellstone Seattle held on the weekend of March 9-11. Click here to register!

Camp Wellstone is a training program that teaches progressives how to win on issues and elect good candidates. Based on Paul Wellstone's model, we integrate grassroots organizing, electoral organizing, progressive public policy and ethical leadership.

The 2.5 day training is highly interactive, combining exercises, lectures, and simulations. Camp runs Friday from 2:30pm-9:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am-6:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am-3:00pm. You'll be busy the whole time and make some great networks!

Camp Wellstone is divided into three tracks:

  • Candidate track -people who have made the decision to run for office, or are seriously considering it.
  • Campaign track - focuses on how to be an effective staff or volunteer member of a winning progressive campaign.
  • Citizen activist track - for people interested in learning how to win on issues and build power.

For more information about Camp Wellstone or to see which track is right for you, click here.

Camp Wellstone fills very quickly. If you are interested, sign up online by following the link above or visit www.wellstone.org

The cost is $100 or just $50 for students, low-income, or unemployed participants. We are not able to guarantee your space for the the camp unless payment is received 2 weeks prior to the starting date. Camp participants are responsible for their own accommodations. The training will be held at Seattle Pacific University.

If you have questions about the training, contact Carla Kaiser: carla@wellstone.org or 651-645-3939.