The original Liberty English Camps were started by Stephen Browne and Virgis Daukas, two long-time members of the International Society for Individual Liberty (ISIL).

From 1997-2001, the camps were held at Giruliai, Lithuania, on the Baltic coast.
From 2002-2006, the camps were held at Trakai, Lithuania, a resort town and lake near Vilnius (see photo, upper right corner of this page).
The 2007 Lithuania camp was held in the town of Daugai.

Starting in 2007, several new camps were opened in other countries, based on the model of the Lithuanian Liberty English Camps -- in Slovakia, Georgia Republic, Poland, Slovenia, and Ghana. Most of the organizers and local partners are alumni and veterans of the Lithuania camp, and part of the global ISIL network. The new camps go by different names, reflecting their special emphasis -- Liberty Camp, Liberty English Camp, Liberty and Entrepreneurship Camp, Lessons of Liberty.

In 2008, the number of camps grew to six, with several staff members and students participating in at least two.
In 2009, LLI organized 2 camps in Poland, one in Slovakia, and a new one in Kyrgyzstan.
Our sister organizations held additional camps (5 weeks) in Lithuania, Georgia, and Slovenia.

At each camp, students expand their knowledge of classical liberal ideas, thinkers, and works. They also participate in discussions, debates, and presentations on these topics, giving them many opportunities to practice speaking English. Some of the newer camps emphasize the application of classical liberal / libertarian philosophy to starting businesses, giving students a practical foundation and guidelines for entrepreneurship.

The number of students has ranged from 20 (in 1997) to 70 (in 2007), the average being 40.
The number of staff (teachers and organizers) and other visitors is normally 10 - 12.
To date, nearly 900 students from over 20 countries have enjoyed the unique Liberty Camp experience.

The Language of Liberty Institute is proud to have provided our services to most of these very successful and popular camps.

FAQ:

• What is the relationship between LLI and ISIL?
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