2009:       Slovakia       Poland (West)       Poland (Central)       Kyrgyzstan

The Language of Liberty Institute organized its first Liberty English Camp in Lithuania in July 2005, modeled after the camps started by Stephen Browne and Virgis Daukas in 1997. After a second successful camp in 2006, LLI decided to expand to other countries. We opened a new camp in Slovakia the following year. In 2008, we added camps in Slovenia, Ghana, and Poland. 2009 brought a second camp in Poland and -- expanding to the east -- our first in central Asia, at a ski resort overlooking Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.

Much of our growth is due to former students who were inspired by their camp experience to organize one in their own country, in order to spread the ideas and tools of freedom, and to grow our international network of freedom-lovers.

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, providing students many opportunities to practice speaking English. Some camps emphasize the application of classical liberal / libertarian philosophy to starting businesses, which gives students a practical foundation and guidelines for their entrepreneurial instincts. In a workshop setting, students plan a new business, develop budgets and marketing plans, elect officers, and prepare a presentation to the entire group on the final day of camp. At other camps, the workshops focus on preparing a working blueprint for change in their country, emphasizing private, voluntary action to solve local problems such as pollution, unemployment, or poverty. We call these workshops "Kyrgyzstan Vision 2020" (for example).

The number of students at a typical camp ranges from 25 to 40. The number of staff (teachers, organizers, and other visitors) is normally 8 - 10. To date, nearly 400 students from over 15 countries have enjoyed the unique Liberty English Camp experience.

Much of our success is due to the efforts of our local partners, in addition to the constant support of the International Society for Individual Liberty (ISIL).