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Debate Camp provides a valued summer employment opportunity for skilled debaters, speakers and thinkers who demonstrate ability and interest in working with youth. This page details how to join one of our regional teams.
DEBATE CAMP 2023
Debate Camp has operated academic-enrichment summer camps in public speaking, debate and Model UN, across Canada since 2002 and in several Northeastern United States locations since 2015. The mission and philosophy of our program is:
Debate Camp aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and teamwork through the avenues of debate and public speaking. The goal of our program is to create informed and articulate global citizens in a fun and exciting learning environment.
CURRENT POSITIONS:
CAMP NURSE
STAFF PROFILE: Debate Camp's debut overnight debate camp, hosted at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine is seeking a qualified camp nurse who would be available throughout our stay. Debate Camp, overnight program is typically 20 - 25 students, ages 12 - 15. Debate Camp maintains health and safety standards in all locations and for overnight camp we seek a professionally certified individual who may want enjoy a week at Bowdoin College in mid-coast Maine, while at the same assisting us with the occasional response to camper medical needs. Applications and inquiries can be received via email to: director@debatecamp.com
PROGRAM STAFF - SEATTLE (1), BOSTON (2), VANCOUVER (2)
STAFF PROFILE: Debate Camp Program Staff are the centrally important teachers and program providers at camp. They are experienced debaters and accomplished or inspiring speakers. They are good with young people. They know how to take the higher-order skills of debate analysis, case construction, and critical thinking and break it down into lessons suited to the many age groups and ability levels at Debate Camp. Program Staff are team players, who work hard to ensure campers experience a safe, well-supported, well-supervised and well-executed program for each day of camp. Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:
• completed grade 11 or 12 / 1st-year university with demonstrable experience with debate and/or public speaking
• experience working with youth (educational and / or camp setting preferred)
• experience working in teams
TO APPLY:
Debate Camp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Debate Camp does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, suitability for work with youth and suitability for work in a collaborative summer camp environment.
Information about our Intern Program and intership positions available for high school students in 2023 - please click the link below:
