2023 Democracy Camp Info Session

2023 Democracy Camp Program Info Session held on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Register via Eventbrite. Application Deadline Sunday November 16 at 11:59pm

October 13, 2022 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Are you a UC Berkeley undergraduate student who is driven to serve others and be a change-maker? Seeking a career path to public service? Attend our Democracy Camp info session to learn more!


2023 DEMOCRACY CAMP IN BERKELEY


Application Deadline: Sunday 11/6 at 11:59pm

Eligibility: Must be a registered UC Berkeley undergraduate student in Spring 2023 (seniors who will graduate in May 2023 are eligible). All years and all majors welcome. Applicants may participate in one Democracy Camp program annually; alumni of Democracy Camp in Berkeley can apply to Democracy Camp in DC in a subsequent year, and vice versa.

About: Democracy Camp is an experiential learning program designed for Cal undergraduate students interested in enhancing our democracy through public service. Democracy Camp in Berkeley Fellows attend a 4-day on-campus alternative spring break camp, where they...

  • Learn about different public service career pathways;
  • Network with public service professionals, including local and state elected officials, community organizers, researchers, and philanthropists;
  • Participate in professional development workshops;
  • Visit the CA State Capitol in Sacramento;
  • Build a supportive cohort of service-minded peers.
  • Fellows gain knowledge and resources to chart their career, and leave the program feeling engaged, empowered, and informed about how to make an impact in their communities and beyond!


Program Dates: March 27-30, 2023

APPLY FOR 2023 DEMOCRACY CAMP IN DC

Application Deadline: Sunday 11/6 at 11:59pm

Eligibility: Must be a registered UC Berkeley undergraduate student in Spring 2023 (seniors who will graduate in May 2023 are eligible). All years and all majors welcome. Applicants may participate in one Democracy Camp program annually; alumni of Democracy Camp in Berkeley can apply to Democracy Camp in DC in a subsequent year, and vice versa.

About: Democracy Camp is an experiential learning program designed for Cal undergraduate students interested in enhancing our democracy through public service. Democracy Camp in DC Fellows travel to Washington, DC for 9 days, where they...

  • Meet with public service professionals, including staffers and administrators from federal agencies and members' offices;
  • Stay at the UC Washington Center, home of the UCDC program;
  • Visit the US Capitol, the National Mall, and Smithsonian museums;
  • Network with Cal Alumni in the capital;
  • Build a supportive cohort of service-minded peers.
  • Fellows gain knowledge and resources to chart their career, and leave the program feeling engaged, empowered, and informed about how to make an impact in their communities and beyond!


Program Dates: May 19-27, 2023

Want to learn more? Contact matsuicenter@berkeley.edu with questions!

Thursday, October 13, 2022

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Virtual
Registration Link: 

Event Contact: ezrabristow@berkeley.edu

Info Session Recording

2023 Democracy Camp Info Session