APPAM Public Policy Camps

What are Public Policy Camps?

APPAM's Public Policy Camps were created to introduce public policy to undergraduate students who might not otherwise be familiar with the field. These camps are held in conjunction with APPAM Institutional Member graduate public policy and public affairs schools and are designed to show promising, underrepresented undergraduate students with a proclivity for policy what a career in the policy world might look like. Programs are typically one day and consist of a diverse panel of professionals, breakout activities, and lunch or an ice cream social. 

Who's eligible to register for Public Policy Camps? Any student enrolled in a public policy, public administration, or public affairs undergraduate program, or who is interested in a career in these fields. The Public Policy Camp is a full-day event with meals, a reception, and an important opportunity to network with other students and important leaders in the field. If you are not an APPAM student member, you will be asked to create a profile in our system prior to registration. Email us with any questions. 

Upcoming Public Policy Camps

There are currently no Public Policy Camps scheduled. 

Past Public Policy Camps

Over 500 undergraduate participants have attended Public Policy Camps. Here are some of our most recent events:
2025: University of Washington, University of Missouri
2024: NORC and the University of Chicago, Indiana University O'Neill School 
2023: Georgia State University and University at Albany - State University of New York
2022: Penn State Harrisburg
2019: University of Maryland, Baltimore County and American University
2018: Syracuse University and the University of California, Riverside