World Affairs Youth Seminar
July 7 – July 11, 2025
Rising 10th – 12th Grade

HOUSING:

Campers will reside in the Hill Dormitories. They are designed in suites consisting of two double-occupancy rooms connected by a bathroom.

MEALS:

Meals will be provided at The Edge at Central Dining. All dietary restrictions and allergies are taken into consideration for each meal.

FACILITIES:

The majority of the campers’ instructional hours will be in newly renovated Mell Classroom Building.

Jesús A. Tirado

Dr. Jesús A. Tirado is an Assistant Professor of Secondary Social Sciences Education. Prior to joining Auburn University, Tirado taught high school and future social studies teachers for 14 years. He is a graduate of Yale University and University of Georgia. His research centers of questions about how students and teachers learn the different ways that they belong. This is Dr. Tirado’s first year with WAYS Camp and he is looking forward to coordinating the academic events and learning with everyone.

Registration begins December 10 at 9am CST.

Scholarship Applications will open on December 10 and close on March 19.

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Students have the unique opportunity to participate in research with parental consent. This camp is associated with a research project run by Dr. Tirado and his colleagues that seeks to investigate how students learn about human rights and the international affairs. Participation is not required, and no personal information will be collected by the research team. We are just looking to learn more about how students grapple with learning about human rights and the world. Please see the Research Consent Form on the Overview tab.

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Camp Fees are $890 and include the following items:

• On campus housing
• All meals, snacks and drinks while at camp
• Program instruction, materials and equipment
• Transportation to and from off-campus field-trip sites
• Recreational activities

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Cancellation:

All cancellation requests must be submitted via email. Please send your request to opce@auburn.edu.

Cancellation Procedure:

1. Cancellation request received at least 6 weeks prior to the start date of the program: Full refund, less $100.
2. Cancellation request received less than 6 weeks but at least 3 weeks prior to the program start date: Refund of 50%
3. Cancellation request received less than 3 weeks prior to the program start date or “no show”: No refund.

Note: Refunds will be issued to the individual/organization who made the original payment.

What to Bring to Camp:

Please pack lightly – but do not forget to bring bedding, a towel, and toiletries.

Campers should refrain from bringing no more than one (1) suitcase and one (1) personal sized bag to camp.

Dorm Room:

• XL twin sheets/thick blanket or sleeping bag and pillow
• Alarm Clock
• Phone Charger

Toiletries:

• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste
• Soap
• Bath Towel
• Hairbrush

Clothing & Shoes:

• T-shirts: Loose fitting, tank tops must have straps three fingers wide and cover all undergarments
• Shorts: At least 3.5” inseam
• One (1) pair of jeans/long pants
• Underwear
• Socks
• Pajamas
• Tennis Shoes: We walk up to 6 miles daily!
• Closed toed shoes
• Swimsuit: For girls, a modest one piece swimsuit. For boys, no speedos or jammers.
• Flip-flops or Water Shoes: For the pool
• Sweatshirt or Jacket
• Dress up Outfit: Dressy casual (modest) outfit (e.g.: modest sundress, polo & khakis, pants & blouse)
• Rain Jacket or Poncho

Miscellaneous:

• Laundry Bag
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Beach Towel: For the pool
• Bug spray/Sunscreen
• $50 key/meal card deposit: Make check payable to Auburn University

Optional:

• Spending Money