IN PERSON
Location: Rutland County, site TBD
Dates:
Friday, March 27th, 1-6 PM
Saturday, March 28th, 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Followed by an evening gathering
Sunday, March 29th, 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Bootcamp tuition is $400 per person (plus a $25 nonrefundable application fee). If you’re an alum interested in participating, you will not have to fill out an application or pay the app fee. First-time candidates and campaign staff will have an application and interview process. Contact elaine@emergevt.org for more information.
Campaign funds can be used to pay tuition. Due to our 527 status, Emerge Vermont cannot provide scholarships for active candidates or their staff.
Day 1 (Friday): 1-6 PM
Topics covered: Committing to Public Service / Equity & Justice on the Campaign / Campaign Overview & Strategy
Day 2 (Saturday): 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Topics covered: Messaging / Creating a Field Plan / Building Your Team / Earned & Owned Media
Day 3 (Sunday): 8:30 AM – 6 PM
Topics covered: Endorsements / Fundraising & Budgeting / Public Speaking
A more detailed agenda will be sent to you upon acceptance to the program.
The success of our Campaign Bootcamp depends upon commitment to the program’s entire schedule by each participant. The Campaign Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive program that requires attendance for the entire long weekend. In the event that unforeseen circumstances arise that prevent in person gatherings, the Bootcamp may be transitioned to online with as much advance notice as possible.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to check your calendar before applying to ensure you are available for all training dates and times. Emerge Vermont reserves the right to make changes to the schedule due to unforeseen circumstances; we will do our very best to keep to the published schedule.
Our bootcamp trainers are campaign professionals from all over Vermont who are deeply familiar with our state’s political landscape and whose expertise comes from running successful races and supporting candidates from the local through Congressional levels.
The application for Campaign Bootcamp will open in December of 2025. Emerge Vermont alums currently in office should email Emerge Vermont to apply. First-time candidates and campaign staff will need to fill out an application and must participate in an interview. There is a nonrefundable $25 application fee payable at application submission. Tuition ($400) is due upon acceptance to the program.
Emerge Vermont will review completed written applications and select finalists for interviews. Finalists will be invited to attend an interview with two members of the selection committee and the executive director. Interviews will occur online. Acceptance notifications will be shared within 2 weeks of the start of Bootcamp.