liberty english camps (georgia, 2007-2008) lessonsofliberty.org
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Looking back...The first camp was held in 1993. From 1996-2001
camps took place in Giruliai, Lithuania.
Since 2002 on, Trakai have hosted the camps.
And finally, first camp in Georgia was in Gonio in 2007, then next summer – Bacuriani.
The number of students ranged from 20 (1998) to 70 (2009).
A typical student……is college-age
…is from Georgia, Abhasia, Azerbajan, US, Canada, younameit :-)
…wants to practice his/her English communication skills
…has interest in business, economics, investment, philosophy, libertarianism
…has a business idea…
…or doesn’t have any of those yet, but wants to get valuable business and economic advice from well-known investment professionals and economic teachers
Schedule included: Lectures
As an intro and outro of each study day.
Topics covered:
Economics (macroeconomics, trade relations and protectionism, immigration, etc.)
Theoretical and practical capitalism
Investment strategies and business development
Philosophy of freedom, and more
Schedule included: Small-Group discussions
Schedule included: Debates
2 teams,2 viewpoints,6 people,5 minutes per speech,
And the audience decidedwho best made it to their minds and hearts
…and an all-star talent show!
Besides that: sightseeing
… and celebrating freedom!
The story continues in 2010,August, 4-11
If you would like to help next year's liberty-studies summer camp, as a teacher, student, or donor, please
contact [email protected]
We’ll update you on what’s up and how to join the fun!