All three tracks are currently full. Please register to be on the wait list anf a spot becomes available, you will be notified on a first-come first-serve basis.
This 2.5 day training, running from 3-9pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday, and 9am-3:30pm Sunday, combines lectures from highly experienced trainers, stimulating exercises, and interactive simulations. We're counting on you to organize around issues that matter, help build campaigns for the future, and elect progressive candidates to office.
Camp Wellstone is divided into three tracks:
- Citizen activist track. For people interested in citizen lobbying, issue advocacy, and community organizing, this track provides skills in how to win on issues.
- Campaign track. This track focuses on how to be an effective staff or volunteer member of a winning progressive campaign.
- Candidate track. This is for people who have made the decision to run for office.
The cost of Camp Wellstone is based on a sliding scale based on ability
to pay. We are committed to keeping this training accessible to all. If you are
able to cover the full cost of your participation in this training, please do so
as this will help us continue to train progressives across the country;
otherwise, you choose the option that works best for you. Rates are as follows:
$200 (full cost), $100 (50% of training cost), or $50 (25% of training cost).
This fee covers our book, Politics the Wellstone Way (activist track)
or Winning Your Election the Wellstone Way (campaign and candidate
tracks), materials, and three meals during the weekend. We are not able to
guarantee space at the Camp unless payment is received two weeks prior to the
start date.
Participants are responsible for their accomodations.
For questions, contact Jen Haut at 651.414.6037 or jennifer@wellstone.org.