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 17-October 24 Ice Breaking
Learners get to know each other and know more about the program
October 25-November 3 Introduction to Free Software
Get to know free software philosophy and install a GNU/Linux OS
November 4-November 11 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 12-November 19

Choose a way forward

Learners finalize one/two proposals for working on free software project(s) with mentors. Proposals should be submitted before 23:59 on November 19.
November 20-November 22

Mentor assignment

Proposals are evaluated and learners are assigned mentors.

November 23

Start working with mentors

Learners can begin work as per their proposals
December 19

Last date for first report

Learners submit an interim report with their progress.

December 20

First review meeting

Camp regroups for evaluation and review of progress.

January 22

Submit second report

Learners submit an interim report with their progress.

January 23

Second review meeting

Camp regroups for evaluation and review of progress.

February 20

Submit final report

Learners submit a final report about their project.

February 27

Final review meeting

Camp regroups for final review of their project. Closing ceremony

February 28

The After-party

The camp never ends. You can continue your free software contributions and we will always remain a family.