For students entering grades 6-9 as of this Fall. This program is recommended for students hoping to pursue competitive debate in middle school or high school. In the morning, students will focus on general skills for competitive speech, including delivery, body language, original speech writing, blocking interpretive speeches, and spontaneous speaking. In the afternoon, students will develop general skills for competitive debate including research and evidence compilation, case writing, flowing (note-taking), organization and logical argumentation, cross-examination, and basic strategy.
Students will get a brief introduction to the competitive events sponsored by the California High School Speech Association. This course will set a foundation for the Advanced Competitive Speech and Debate course (students are encouraged but not required to couple this week with Advanced Competitive Speech and Debate.)
Dates
June 22-26 OR June 29-July 3 OR July 6-10 (all sessions will contain similar content
Schedule
9 am – 12 pm Speech
12 pm – 1 pm Lunch
1 pm – 4 pm Debate
Depending on the age of participants in a lab group, we will either provide two 15 minute breaks or one 30 minute break during both the morning and afternoon sessions.
On Friday, students will engage in a tournament both as competitors themselves and as judges for the concurrent IPSA camp.
Cost
$650
Discounts
Early Bird (until Mar 1): $50 discount
**Limited codes for returning families for increased early bird discount – check ActivityHero Emails!
ICSD + ACSD series: $150 discount from combined price
Sibling discount: $50
(Discounts are stackable)
50% of open slots are scholarship slots – students with need can apply.
Speech & Debate Summer Camp 