The World Peace Game is a hands-on political science simulation. Four countries are pitted against each other as middle schoolers take on the roles of prime ministers, cabinet members, UN officials, World Bank members, arms dealers and more. The object is to achieve world peace and global prosperity by challenging students with 50 interlocking crises such as hurricanes, oil spills, refugee asylum, food shortages, while under the threat of war.
Students will learn
- systems thinking,
- creative problem solving,
- negotiation skills,
- leadership responsibilities,
- decision making skills,
- critical thinking,
- the art of compromise,
- collaboration skills,
- conflict resolution,
- communication skills
- and much more.
When
July 9-13, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Where
The Hudson School
601 Park Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-8335
Prerequisites
9-12 years old. Entering 4th - 7th grades.
Students must be reading at or above grade level and be proficient in English. For first time players. Experienced players will be wait listed.
Cost
$295 per playerIncludes daily snacks and water.
Limited scholarship funds are available based on financial need. Please email programdirector@nullworldpeacegame.org.
To register, please visit
www.worldpeacegame.org