iEngage 2025

Who leads the camp?

With support from Indiana University Columbus, the camp is directed by Dr. Stephanie Serriere (IU Columbus).

iEngage Team

Local pre-service and in-service teachers serve as the counselors for each of the small groups.

In their small, grade-level group, youth select an issue in their community and carry out an inquiry project that culminates in a public presentation of their recommendations.

By spending a week immersed in learning civic principles and engaging in fun, age-appropriate civic activities students gain valuable civics content knowledge and apply this knowledge in a real-world setting. iEngage provides an opportunity for young people to explore how local, state, and national governments are responding  to issues that all citizens face and how they, as young people, can get involved in creating change.