COMMITTEES

SwampMUN prides itself on having a diverse list of committees for high school delegates looking to improve their skills in Model United Nations. This year, we will be hosting seven total committees, 3 of which are crisis. We are also excited to announce that one of the crisis rooms will be in-person.

A common challenge at high school Model UN conferences is that new delegates are sometimes placed in higher demand committees while experienced delegates are placed in committees with low demand. In both cases, delegates can be left unsatisfied at the end of the conference. To reduce the chances of this happening at SwampMUN, we have grouped our committees by difficulty.

Several factors are taken into consideration when determining the difficulty of a committee such as the topics, competition level, and the mechanics:

Topic: Some issues are more accessible than others. For example, a broad subject like environmental sustainability is considered beginner-friendly, since most students already have some background knowledge. By contrast, topics that require specialized research, such as economic policies in specific regions, are more advanced.
Competition: The delegate pool matters. New delegates learn best when they are among peers with similar experience levels rather than being overshadowed by veterans. Balanced competition ensures that everyone has the chance to participate meaningfully.
Mechanics: While most committees follow standard parliamentary procedure, some include unique rules or structures. These "specialized" committees, which might introduce or remove certain mechanics, are generally more challenging and better suited to experienced delegates.

At SwampMUN, we are committed to making the conference an educational journey for all delegates, regardless of experience. By introducing Beginner and Intermediate categories, we aim to create a fair and supportive environment for all.

GA COMMITTEES

NATO

SOCHUM

UNEP

WHO

CRISIS COMMITTEES

Crisis committees are meant for delegates who have attended a few conferences and want to continue improving while still receiving constructive feedback in a less competitive setting. These committees will still have training sessions but transition into a standard conference format about halfway through the first day. These Crisis rooms will be fast-paced compared to GA's, with a much wider variety of topics, and require careful planning for potential crisis arcs, creative writing in the room, and crisis updates that change based on the directives that delegates pass.

NATIONAL PARKS

THIS ROOM WILL BE IN-PERSON ONLY

TROJAN WAR

DISNEY OAHU

These committees spend more time covering the fundamentals of procedure, especially during the first half of the weekend. Directors are trained to answer questions and provide guidance, helping delegates understand how to participate effectively. Beginner committees typically focus on topics and structures typically seen in the high school and collegiate circuits. All four will be similar levels, but NATO will be considered the best for experienced delegates.

NATO