YALE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS LEADERSHIP CAMP

 JAPAN 

OCTOBER 23-25, 2026

Dear Future leaders,

At YIRLC Japan, you will step into the exciting shoes of future policymakers at the United Nations. You will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), discover how real change happens in your country and community, and then you will put your own ideas to the test by pitching your own policy solution to a global challenge.

YIRLC Japan is organized and hosted by the Yale International Relations Association at Yale University and Crimson Education.

Whether you are new to policy or an experienced MUNer, YIRLC Japan will be an enriching experience for students who hope to make a global impact on the world. 


Location: Municipal Omiya International School, Saitama

Eligibility: Open to students in grades 8–12

Registration Fee (includes 4 meal during program):

  • Regular October 1 — October 18 : $250 USD

For Crimson and CGA Students (10% Discount):

  • Regular October 1 — October 18 : $225 USD

All registration deadlines will be at 11:59 PM JST.

Please fill out the form below to register. You can also reach out to japan@crimsoneducation.org if you have any questions!

Register Now!

SCHEDULE

  • Day 1, Friday

    ・2 - 3 pm: Registration

    ・3 - 3:30 pm: Welcome Address and Icebreakers 

    ・3.30 - 4.30 pm: Session 1 - Introduction to SDG challenge

    ・4.30 - 5 pm: Break and discussion

    ・5 to 6 pm: Session 2 - Identifying the Underlying Problem

    ・6 to 7 pm: dinner and discussion

  • Day 2, Saturday

    ・9 - 10 am: Yale Admissions Panel

    ・10 - 11 am: Workshop on Policymaking 101 and the UN

    ・11 - 12 pm: Workshop on Policy Research and Writing

    ・12 - 1 pm: Lunch

    ・1 - 2.00 pm: Public Speaking and Pitching Workshop

    ・2.15 - 4 pm: Session 3 - Solutions and Implementation

    ・4.15 - 6 pm: Session 4 - Preparing for the Pitch

    ・6 - 7 pm: Dinner and discussion

  • Day 3, Sunday

    ・9 - 10 am: Sharing by Yale team: leadership and impact

    ・10 - 11 am: Workshop: Creating Impact in your Community

    ・11 - 12pm: Pitch Practice

    ・12 - 12.50 pm: Lunch

    ・1 - 3 pm: Pitching

    ・3 - 4 pm: Admissions workshop

    ・4 - 4.30 pm: Award Ceremony

Learn More about our workshops here

Awards

Our awards would be awarded by the Yale International Relations Association. When designating awards, our team holistically evaluates all participants and looks out for the most impactful pitches.

Best Policy Pitch

Most Innovative Idea

Most Practical/Scalable Solution