Waypoint Activities
Introduction
This page explains the points needed to achieve each level, the activities you can do to earn points, and how to report your activities.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Chip Taylor at cdtaylor@bsu.edu
How many points are needed to achieve each level?
Base Camp: 0-259
Trail Head: 260-399
Outpost: 400-549
Ridge: 550-749
Summit: 750+ points
Everyone begins at Base Camp. Completing 260 points worth of activities gets you to the Trail Head. Another 140 gets you to Outpost. Another 150 gets you to the Ridge. then 200 more gets you to the Summit.
Everyone who reaches the Trail Head will be invited to the celebration reception at the end.
What can I do to earn points?
Activities are divided into three categories: Learn, Build Community, and Influence. Lists of the activities you can do to earn points in each category are presented below. Substack posts will be published with tips and information for completing them. As the posts are published, the activities in the list will be linked to the posts.
Category: Learn
Goal: Build awareness and knowledge
Note: Learn points are capped at 50 points per month and 200 points total.
Sign up for a local government, news media or civic newsletter - 5 pts
Follow an official city/county/civic org social media page - 5 pts
Read minutes from a local government council, board, or commission meeting - 10 pts
Attend or watch a recording of a local government council, board, or commission meeting - 10 pts
Attend or watch a recording of a candidate forum - 10 pts
Attend an issue-focused info session (housing, transit, safety) - 15 pts
Summarize an issue that was discussed at a public meeting - 20 pts
Category: Build Community
Goal: Build relationships and networks
Host a neighbor gathering, such as a coffee, potluck, or game night - 20 pts
Attend a civic meeting or event with 1-3 friends - 10 pts per friend (max 30 pts)
Volunteer 2 hours with a local organization - 20 pts
Translate civic materials or make accessible flyers - 25 pts
Host a “meet and greet” for a local candidate or a “living room conversation” about a local issue - 35 pts
Coordinate a community walk or neighborhood audit - 20 pts
Recruit 5 Bootcamp participants who log actions - 50 pts
Category: Influence
Goal: Gain political influence and facilitate civic action
Contact a local official with a question or comment on an issue of concern - 20 pts
Register to vote or check the status of your registration - 20 pts
Help another person register to vote - 20 pts
Organize a voter registration event - 50 pts
Share a personalized voter guide with five or more people - 25 pts
Volunteer for a local campaign (2+ hours). This activity could include canvassing, phone-banking, stuffing envelopes, etc. - 30 pts
Moderate or help organize a candidate forum - 50 pts
Lead a shift of canvassing, phone banking, or other campaign activity - 75 pts
Organize election day GOTV logistics - 100 pts
Submit a question to a public forum or town hall - 15 pts
Provide citizen input during a public meeting - 20 pts
Publish a letter to the editor or op-ed in a local outlet - 25 pts
Give a friend a ride to the polls during early voting or on election day - 25 pts
Vote absentee, during early voting, or on election day - 50 pts
How do I report my activities?
You can report your activities using this form. You can report up to three activities with each submission: one LEARN, one BUILD, and/or one INFLUENCE.
Most activities just require some brief description as verification. Some high-point activities will require some other confirmation.