iEngage Summer Civics Institute
About iEngage
iEngage is held each summer for students entering grades 6-9. This free, five-day civics camp helps middle schoolers explore how they can make a difference in their schools, neighborhoods, and communities.
At iEngage, campers learn about important community issues, hear from guest speakers—including local leaders and elected officials—and participate in engaging, age-appropriate civic activities. They work in small groups to investigate a real-world issue, identify the root causes of the issue, and propose actionable solutions.
Throughout the week, campers build leadership skills, play interactive iCivics games, and gain hands-on experience in civic engagement and digital media literacy. The camp concludes with a community showcase, where students present their projects to family and community members.
iEngage empowers young people with knowledge, skills, and confidence to become active and informed citizens.
iEngage is supported by the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation, TCU’s College of Education, and the Center for Public Education and Community Engagement.
Throughout the week, each student group collaborates on a civic inquiry project centered on a topic they choose and care about.
Click the links below to explore student projects from past iEngage camps.
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