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 HIGH SCHOOL CAMP 

Speech & Debate Programs

Our campers must select a speech or debate specialization during our camp. For those with no experience in speech and debate, students can explore classes on the first day of camp to select their specialization.
 

Debate Categories: 

  • Lincoln Douglas Debate

  • Public Forum Debate

  • Congressional Debate

Speech Categories: 

  • Platform Events (e.g., Original Oratory, Informative Speaking)

  • Interpretation Events (e.g., Humorous Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Interpretation)

  • Extemporaneous Events (e.g., Foreign or Domestic Extemp., Impromptu)


To learn more about each event, check out the National Speech and Debate Association's (NSDA's) Event Guide

Final Camp Tournament

All campers will compete at our end of week tournament. Students dress in formal attire, compete with real volunteer judges, and attend an award ceremony at the end. We welcome parents to attend our award ceremony to take pictures and celebrate their children's academic achievement. 

COMMUTER CAMP | 9AM - 5PM

All campers will compete at our end of week tournament. Students dress in formal attire, compete with real volunteer judges, and attend an award ceremony at the end. We welcome parents to attend our award ceremony to take pictures and celebrate their children's academic achievement. 

VCU School of Business

Monday to Friday, July 29th to August 2nd

9AM to 5PM

499  $395, lunch and snacks included

*Topics Released in late June*

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OVERNIGHT CAMP

9AM 

Student Drop Off 

Commuter students join our residential students to begin their scheduled day of classes

15-Min.

9:15AM

Topic Analysis Lecture

Students hear from our PhD lecturers about complex debate topics to understand multiple angles of the resolution.

45-Min

10AM

Research Lab

Work with lab leaders to conduct high quality research, and learn how to navigate evidence and briefs

1-Hour

11AM

Mock Debates

Respond to cross examination questions, and think on your feet!

1-Hour

12PM

Lunch

Enjoy hot catered lunch inside the building, alongside all other debate peers.

1-Hour

1PM

Speaking Drills

Practice speaking exercises which enhance your articulation and clarity.

1-Hour

2PM

Intro to Case Writing Lecture

Learn how to draft a formal debate case using contentions, evidence, frameworks, and more.

1-Hour

3PM

Practice Rounds & Feedback

Perform in a full practice debate round against other students, and receive feedback from your instructors

2 -Hours

5PM

Student Pick Up 

Commuter students are picked up while residential Scholars walk to Shafer Dining Hall.

15-Min.

Typical Daily Schedule

 PARENTS TESTIMONIALS 

Our son was overjoyed each day. It was such a positive and educational experience.  The instructors were exceptional.  This is an amazing opportunity!  Thank you!

- Parent, 2023

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