Program Tracks
Choose the track that matches your goals and experience level
Competitive Debate Workshop
For middle/high school debaters planning to compete, focused on Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum strategies, case writing, and tournament preparation.
Overnight: June 28-July 10, 2026
Commuter: June 29-July 9, 2026
Commuter: June 29-July 9, 2026
Sample Daily Schedule
9:00am
Morning Lecture & Breakout Sessions 1
10:00am
Mid-Morning Lecture & Breakout Session 2
12:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm
Lab (experience-based small group and 1-on-1 instruction, research assignments, case-writing, rebuttal strategizing, file production)
4:00pm
Practice Rounds or Group Work
5:30pm
Commuter Checkout / Dinner for Overnight Students
6:30pm
Practice Rounds or Group Work
8:00pm
Rec and Wind-down
9:30pm
Students in dorms
10:30pm
Students in rooms
Argument & Impact Workshop
For students seeking skills without competition, emphasizing critical thinking & argumentation, research & media literacy, and presentation & public speaking.
Commuter only: June 29-July 9, 2026
Week 1: Argumentation Foundations
Theme: Build core academic skills through interactive learning
9:00am
Argumentation Lab (Claims, evidence warrants, logical fallacies, argument mapping)
10:30am
Break
10:45am
Argumentation Practice
12:00pm
Lunch
1:15pm
Research & Media Literacy Lab (Source evaluation, bias detection, fact-checking citation)
2:45pm
Break
3:00pm
Presentation & Public Speaking Lab (Delivery techniques, visual aids, audience engagement)
5:00pm
Depart
Week 2: Impact Campaigns
Theme: Apply Week 1 skills to launch your own advocacy campaign on an issue you care about
Campus Facilities
World-class facilities for learning and living
Dorms
George Draper Dayton Hall
Dining
Cafe Mac in Campus Center
Classrooms
- • Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
- • Humanities Building
- • Theater and Dance Building
Cost & What's Included
Everything you need for an exceptional learning experience
Residential Program
$2,400
Overnight: June 28-July 10, 2026
Commuter Program
$1,500
June 29-July 9, 2026
What's Included
- Expert instruction from Debate Matters coaches
- Small-group labs and personalized feedback
- Practice debates/judged rounds (Competitive Track)
- All printed materials, topic briefs, evidence packets
- Daily meals (lunch for commuters; breakfast, lunch, dinner for overnight)
- Camp t-shirt and completion certificate
- Discount packages for school year instruction through Debate Matters
Not Included
- Transportation to/from campus
- Snacks
- After hour supervision for commuters