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Debate Camp
ONLINE AM CAMPS
1 WEEK SESSIONS - 9:00am to 12:00 noon - JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST
YES! An extension of our popular online camps. NEW program options suitable to all levels. Join us each morning!
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
DEBATE EDUCATION: For today's youth, skills in parliamentary debate help to develop critical thinking, advocacy, listening to alternate points of view and speaking well. Debate Camp has been engaged in this since 2002 - and will now offer our program to small groups of online participants
• parliamentary debate technique • skills in organization of thought
• skills in case construction • persuasive, confident speaking
• skills in refutation and argument re-building
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS: Online debate workshops are designed in a fun, interactive way. Participants develop debate skills via opportunities to work together, share thinking and debate twice in each session.
TEAMWORK: Online participants co-develop cases, debate as a team and receive feedback together; often as a side - pointing out strengths of argumentation and delivery.
SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT: Our online program is a supportive place, with lots of encouragement available for those who are trying new things. Participants are coached to honour what is being said by their opponents and welcome the efforts of others, even in competition.
ABILITY LEVELS: All online debate partnerships and speakers opposite are grouped at an experience level that ensures the right level of challenge:
Online level groups are similar to all Debate Camps and open to adjustment post-registration to ensure program comfort and fit. Campers enrolling in multiple camps are welcome to try higher levels.
Additional description of Debate Camp levels as well as sample debate topics are available here:
ABILITY LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS SAMPLE DEBATE TOPICS
OPEN • brand new to debate
• typical grades 4 to 6
• reluctant speaker
PLUS • familiar with debate
• typical grades 6 to 9
• less reluctant speaker
LEVEL-UP • experienced with debate
• typical grades 8 to 10
• accomplished speaker
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PROGRAM
OPTIONS
DEBATE & PUBLIC SPEAKING: A blend of learning Parliamentary Debate and Public Speaking skills, both persuasive and impromptu. Suitable for debaters of all levels - details (scroll over) on sample program schedule below. Weeks offered:
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP I: June 22 - 26 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP II: June 29 - July 3 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP III: July 6 - 10 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT / 8:00AM - 11:00AM CST / HKT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP IV: July 13 - 17 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT / 8:00AM - 11:00AM CST / HKT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP V: July 20 - 24 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP VI: July 27 - 31
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP VII: August 17 - 21
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP VIII: August 24 - 28
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
DEBATE MULTI - STYLE: BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY: Learn British Parliamentary Debate, a popular 4 team style suitable for debaters of all levels - details (scroll over) on sample program schedule below. Weeks offered:
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP I: June 22 - 26 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP III: July 6 - 10 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP V: July 20 - 24 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ALL
TIME ZONES
MONDAY - THURSDAY
REGISTER FOR: PROGRAM STREAM A OR B
OPTION A
OPTION B
FRIDAY
ALL LEVELS
SATURDAY
OPTIONAL
9:00 - 9:50
CANADIAN / AMERICAN PARLIAMENTARY
DEBATE WORKSHOP
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common 2 v 2 format
-
Canada & US
-
-
government vs opposition
-
excellent format for beginners
-
develops skills in:
-
argumentation
-
refutation
-
summarizing
-
-
learn to think on your feet!
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY
DEBATE WORKSHOP
-
common 2 v 2 v 2 v 2 format
-
[2 gov teams / 2 opp]
-
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popular in UK, US & Canada
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develops skills in:
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higher level argumentation
-
higher level analysis
-
summary & organization
-
-
so much fun - guaranteed!
DEBATE TOURNAMENT
ROUND I
-
final day finale!
-
2 rounds of 2 v 2 parliamentary
-
apply your skills
-
debate with new partners
-
debate with new opponents
-
aim for 4+ min speaking times
-
be impressed with your growth!
INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UN
-
most POPULAR part of camp!
-
be a small country
-
be a big country
-
know the world and fix it
-
take a stand on:
-
environmental crises
-
global security
-
world health (ehem…)
-
-
learn how to consider all perspectives
-
a TON of fun!
9:50 - 10:05
BREAK / JOIN NEW ZOOM ROOM
BREAK + NEW MOTION PREP
BREAK
10:05 - 10:55
PUBLIC SPEAKING
WORKSHOP
-
write for effective speaking
-
persuasive skills
-
know your audience
-
speak publicly with limited notice
-
keep us engaged!
DEBATE
ROUND
-
50 min round
-
2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY
DEBATE ROUND
-
55 min round
-
2 v 2 v 2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
DEBATE TOURNAMENT
ROUND II
-
final day finale!
-
2 rounds of 2 v 2 parliamentary
-
apply your skills
-
debate with new partners
-
debate with new opponents
-
aim for 4+ min speaking times
-
be impressed with your growth!
MODEL UN
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
-
represent your country
-
work with other countries
-
respond to proposals
-
take a stand
-
pass a resolution
-
save the world!
10:55 - 11:10
BREAK / JOIN NEW ZOOM ROOM
BREAK + NEW MOTION PREP
BREAK
11:10 - 12:00
WORLD AFFAIRS
SEMINAR
-
know the wider world!
-
economics
-
global health
-
environmental policy
-
current events
-
great primer for Model United Nations
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
ACTIVITY
-
choice of topics
-
2 min to prepare
-
goal of 3 - 5 minutes unassisted
DEBATE
ROUND
-
50 min round
-
2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
WORLD AFFAIRS
SEMINAR
-
know the wider world!
-
economics
-
global health
-
environmental policy
-
current events
-
great primer for Model United Nations
DEBATE
TOURNAMENT
ROUND III
-
choice of topics
-
2 min to prepare
-
goal of 3 - 5 minutes unassisted
-
awards from tournament day!
MODEL UN
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
DEBATE MULTI - STYLE: WORLD SCHOOLS Learn World Schools Style Debate, a popular 3 v 3, [2 teams] style suitable for debaters of all levels - details (scroll over) on sample program schedule below. Weeks offered:
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP II: June 29 - July 3 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP IV: July 13 - 17 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
ONLINE SUMMER DEBATE CAMP VI: July 27 - 31 - FULL
9:00AM - 12:00PM EDT / 9:30AM - 12:30PM MDT
8:30AM - 11:30AM PDT / 2:00PM - 5:00PM BST
MODEL UNITED NATIONS: One of our most popular days at Debate Camp!, now an options for Saturday morning! Multiple-levels will be offered. Details (scroll over) on sample program schedule below.
PRICING:
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multi-session discount available (10% off)
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use code DCSIBS for 15% off during checkout if registering two or more campers!
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fee structure - all taxes included:
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CAD $366.70 CAD / 5 day camp
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Model UN add-on: $63.70 CAD
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USD $260.15 USD / 5 day camp
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Model UN add-on: $45.18 USD
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For full program schedule and details, please view this page on desktop.
ALL
TIME ZONES
MONDAY - THURSDAY
REGISTER FOR: PROGRAM STREAM A OR PROGRAM STREAM B
OPTION A
OPTION B
FRIDAY
ALL LEVELS
SATURDAY
OPTIONAL
9:00 - 9:50
CANADIAN / AMERICAN PARLIAMENTARY
DEBATE WORKSHOP
-
common 2 v 2 format
-
Canada & US
-
-
government vs opposition
-
excellent format for beginners
-
develops skills in:
-
argumentation
-
refutation
-
summarizing
-
-
learn to think on your feet!
WORLD
SCHOOLS
DEBATE
WORKSHOP
-
common 3 v 3 format [2 teams]
-
popular in UK, US & Canada
-
suitable for experienced debaters
-
develops skills in:
-
higher level argumentation
-
higher level analysis
-
summary & organization
-
-
so much fun - guaranteed!
DEBATE TOURNAMENT
ROUND I
-
final day finale!
-
2 rounds of 2 v 2 parliamentary
-
apply your skills
-
debate with new partners
-
debate with new opponents
-
aim for 4+ min speaking times
-
be impressed with your growth!
INTRODUCTION TO MODEL UN
-
most POPULAR part of camp!
-
be a small country
-
be a big country
-
know the world and fix it
-
take a stand on:
-
environmental crises
-
global security
-
world health (ehem…)
-
-
learn how to consider all perspectives
-
a TON of fun!
9:50 - 10:05
BREAK / JOIN NEW ZOOM ROOM
10:05 - 10:55
PUBLIC SPEAKING
WORKSHOP
-
write for effective speaking
-
persuasive skills
-
know your audience
-
speak publicly with limited notice
-
keep us engaged!
DEBATE
ROUND
-
50 min round
-
2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
WORLD
SCHOOLS
DEBATE
ROUND
-
55 min round
-
2 v 2 v 2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
BREAK + NEW MOTION PREP
BREAK
DEBATE TOURNAMENT
ROUND II
-
final day finale!
-
2 rounds of 2 v 2 parliamentary
-
apply your skills
-
debate with new partners
-
debate with new opponents
-
aim for 4+ min speaking times
-
be impressed with your growth!
MODEL UN
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
-
represent your country
-
work with other countries
-
respond to proposals
-
take a stand
-
pass a resolution
-
save the world!
10:55 - 11:10
BREAK / JOIN NEW ZOOM ROOM
BREAK + NEW MOTION PREP
BREAK
11:10 - 12:00
WORLD AFFAIRS
SEMINAR
-
know the wider world!
-
economics
-
global health
-
environmental policy
-
current events
-
great primer for Model United Nations
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING
ACTIVITY
-
choice of topics
-
2 min to prepare
-
goal of 3 - 5 minutes unassisted
DEBATE
ROUND
-
50 min round
-
2 v 2 format
-
coach feedback!
WORLD AFFAIRS
SEMINAR
-
know the wider world!
-
economics
-
global health
-
environmental policy
-
current events
-
great primer for Model United Nations
DEBATE
TOURNAMENT
ROUND III
-
choice of topics
-
2 min to prepare
-
goal of 3 - 5 minutes unassisted
-
awards from tournament day!
MODEL UN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
REGISTRATION OPEN
ZOOM
ONCE CONFIRMED
All confirmed registrants receive a session ZOOM link directly from Debate Camp Support: support@debatecamp.com
