Smash* Authoritarianism Summer Camp

Over the last year, we’ve seen exactly what happens when local communities stand together: we win!

With that in mind, States at the Core (STAC) is thrilled to invite you to the Smash* Authoritarianism Summer Camp—a virtual, super-practical week of training designed to turn your community defense network into a strategic powerhouse.

Claim your spot

When: Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026 (90-min evening training sessions at 6 pm CT / 7 pm ET)

Where: Your living room (it’s 100% virtual!)

Schedule:

Mon 6/8: It’s all about Community Defense

Day 1 at camp will cover how to grow and make stronger community defense networks that are ready for what comes next… and next… and next.

Tues 6/9: You’ve got skills

Day 2 is all about those community organizing skills. We will focus on a set of fundamental organizing skills for expanding the capacity of our community defense work.

Wed 6/10: Do I have a story for you

Day 3 is about winning the popular narrative and melding our organizing with our stories. Learn practical skills for constructing the story, developing spokespersons, and engaging with the media.

Thus 6/11: Choose Your Adventure

Start the practical work of planning campaigns, developing strategic analysis, and integrating narrative work into your organizing.

Fri 6/12: Smashing is Fun!

Close out the week with a day of camp fun. We’ll host both a creative action training and a panel of movement leaders and experts on smashing authoritarianism!

We’ve already trained over 45,000 people at no cost. We believe that movement-building skills should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their bank account. This is a “donate-what-you-can” camp. Whether you can chip in $1 or $100, your contribution helps keep this work sustainable. But if things are tight, don’t sweat it—your presence and your energy are the most important things you can bring.

RSVP HERE >> Claim Your Spot Today!

Have additional questions? Check out our FAQ or contact us at info@stacup.org

*We smash authoritarianism through organizing and movement building; we don’t condone smashing actual things you don’t own. We are committed to strategic non-violence. Also, we just like the word SMASH :)