Grades 7-9 Advanced Model UN

This Advanced Model UN Workshop is designed to give students everything they will need to organize, participate in, and/or win Model UN competitions. Led by Brain Power experts and a Canadian Model UN champion who has secured wins at Harvard, Georgetown, Berkeley, and more, this immersive program will help students master diplomacy, negotiation, leadership, and strategy at the highest levels.

Workshop Benefits:

• Master the Skills to Compete and Win: From setting up Model UN teams to winning debates, you’ll learn everything needed to organize and lead successful Model UN competitions at the highest level.
• Develop Leadership in Crisis: Gain hands-on experience in managing global crises and making real-time decisions under pressure—skills that are critical in both Model UN and future leadership roles.
• Elevate Your Persuasion and Negotiation Skills: Learn how to deliver persuasive, captivating speeches and engage in high-level diplomatic debates with confidence.
• Gain Strategic Diplomatic Insights: Explore global power structures and international relations while honing your ability to think critically about complex issues.
• Learn from Model UN Champions: Benefit from the expertise of Brain Power instructors and a Canadian Model UN champion with wins at prestigious conferences like Harvard, Georgetown, and Berkeley.

Part 1: Foundations of Diplomacy and Strategic Negotiation

• Master the Art of Diplomacy: Learn how international relations work, explore the ethics of global decision-making, and develop your understanding of power dynamics in the world today.
• Develop Persuasive Debate Skills: Strengthen your ability to deliver compelling speeches, craft persuasive arguments, and debate confidently on the Model UN stage.
• Develop Diplomacy and Negotiation Skills: Understand how countries form alliances and navigate global challenges through negotiation. Learn the diplomatic tactics required to build coalitions and secure support for your policies.
• Practice Real-World Model UN Scenarios: Participate in engaging simulations that replicate real Model UN debates on global issues like climate change, human rights, and trade wars.