Schedule

September 19 - October 15 Mentors & Learners Application Window
People who wish to join the camp as mentor or learner can apply during this time.
October 11, 18, 25 Mentors and Organizers meeting to discuss the motivations and goals of the camp.
October 17 - October 24 Ice Breaking
Learners get to know each other and know more about the program.
October 25 - November 14 Introduction to Free Software
Get to know free software philosophy and install a GNU/Linux OS.
November 11 Last date to apply as mentor.
November 15 - November 24 Explore different areas of contribution
Learn about different free software projects from contributors, and meet mentors. Exploration of potential ideas to work on in the later phase.
November 25 - December 2 Learners choose a way forward by exploring and identifying ideas that interests them.
December 3- December 14 Learners finalize one/two proposals for working on free software project(s) with mentors. Proposals should be submitted before 23:59 on December 14.
December 15 - December 18 Mentor assignment
Proposals are evaluated and learners are assigned mentors.
December 19 Start working with mentors
Learners can begin work as per their proposals.
January 16 Last date for first report
Learners submit an interim report with their progress.
January 17 First review meeting
Camp regroups for evaluation and review of progress.
February 20 Submit second report
Learners submit an interim report with their progress.
February 21 Second review meeting
Camp regroups for evaluation and review of progress.
March 20 Submit final report
Learners submit a final report about their project.
March 28 Final review meeting
Camp regroups for final review of their project. Closing ceremony.
March 29 The After-party
The camp never ends. You can continue your free software contributions and we will always remain a family.