Teaser and information in German here.
Sun, summer, theory! Several parallel workshops are offered twice a day at relaxed times; during the break, there’s time to do all sorts of things: party, lounge around, play, sleep, and meet lots of new people.
First, the camp is worthwhile for people who want to engage in in-depth discussions about current political developments, e.g., rearmament in Germany, Trump’s domestic policy, Trump’s foreign policy and the dissolution of the old world order, criticism of the AfD and welfare state reforms.
Second, the camp is worthwhile for those who want an introduction to radical left-wing theory: e.g., critique of capitalism, state theory, imperialism theory, universities and science under capitalism, and the economics of the housing market.
Third, there are a number of other topics you may have always been interested in: e.g., love and relationships or punk and social criticism.
Fourth, some workshops are offered in English, and you’ll have the opportunity to discuss certain topics with people from places like the UK. So if you know people who don’t speak German well or at all but can manage in English, please spread the word about the camp.
Organizational Information
The camp takes place from July 22th to July 26th 2026 in the greater Hamburg area and is easily accessible by public transportation from Hamburg in about 2 hours. You can stay in shared dorm rooms or in tents you bring yourself. The cost is €20–30 per night, meaning you pay what you can based on your own financial situation. The camp reader and daily full board are included in the participation fee. The camp operates on a self-catering basis: everyone takes turns cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning up—but meals are provided daily (with vegetarian and vegan options always available). If you’re considering not coming because of the cost of the participation fee, please contact us, and we’ll work together to find a solution.
Facilities include meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, a ping-pong table, a pool table, a sauna (extra charge), and outdoor space for ball games. The facility is partially accessible (basically: the main rooms are wheelchair-accessible, but some ramps are a bit steep); two rooms are fully accessible and have private bathrooms. The kitchen and meeting rooms are located on the ground floor. This means: We’re doing our best to minimize the remaining barriers on-site – if you’re arriving in a wheelchair or have other mobility limitations, please let us know so we can discuss the details in advance. We’ll also do our best to accommodate other needs, as long as our capacity allows. If you’d like to bring children, please let us know as well. We will try to arrange childcare during the workshops.
It is important for the kitchen team that you inform us of any allergies or food intolerances at the time of registration. In the case of severe allergies where even trace amounts in food are critical, the kitchen team may not be able to accommodate your needs. There is also a separate, small but well-equipped kitchen available for those who wish to prepare some of their own meals. We are unable to accommodate special dietary trends, diets, etc. The hot dinner is vegan and varied. Dogs are allowed, but there is a fee of €50 per dog for the entire stay (according to the camp’s price list). Dogs must be kept on a leash on the camp grounds.
Workshops
Over the next two weeks or so, we’ll be posting announcements for the workshops along with teasers. Check back here often—we’ll be updating this page regularly.
The new and not so new world order
„The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory, builds our cities, raises our expectations, and carries our flag into new and beautiful horizons.“ said US President Donald Trump in his Inaugural Address on 20 January 2025. With these words, he declared an end to a central pillar of the American world order. This world order prevailed over half of the world since the end of the Second World War and has prevailed essentially across the entire globe since the 1990s. This declaration by Donald Trump upends the competing calculations of capitalist states worldwide, which now contemplate the odds of war, not only with the US but also with each other. In this three part workshop we want to discuss the new positioning of the US (in its National Security Strategy); how a middle power like the UK positions itself in this new reality (also in its National Security) and the terrain on which competing powers now confront each other.