VIRTUAL DEBATE & SPEECH SUMMER CAMP
This Virtual Debate & Speech program is open to all upper elementary to high school students that is designed to teach the students the fundamentals of public speaking and argumentation skills that will enable them to develop confidence, self-esteem, critical thinking skills, creativity, and leadership.
Students will have a chance to improve their communication skills in a safe and secure environment. They will walk away from this camp knowing how to structure arguments, prepare debate cases, research evidence, write rebuttal briefs, deliver speeches, and refute opponents
Students will have a chance to improve their communication skills in a safe and secure environment. They will walk away from this camp knowing how to structure arguments, prepare debate cases, research evidence, write rebuttal briefs, deliver speeches, and refute opponents
PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"My 14 yr old attended The American Debate Summer Camp last week in Westchester, NY and had a wonderful experience! Thanks American Debate League for bring out the best in my kid! he now wants to join a debate team."
A Happy mom.
A Happy mom.
"My 11 years old attended this for the first time at Queens College Aug 2019. We were traveling from Manhattan to Queens by public transportation, it was a heck of a journey each day, but it was well worth it. She has no interest in joining the debate team at the moment, but seeing her at the end of the tournament debating was amazing. I was more concerned with the skills she was learning and the confidence it gave her as she is growing up. If she overcomes the fear of public speaking, she can overcome all other challenges in her life."
DEBATE & SPEECH PROGRAMS OFFERED
SAMPLE SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Intro to Public Forum Debate
Students will be actively engaged in all of the activities from the beginning of the session to the end.
9:00-9:40 am
Activity #1 (The Power of Public Speaking & Debate)
9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Breaking down the Debate roles and responsibilities)
10:30-10:40 am
Snack/Break
10:40-11:10 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)
11:10-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)
9:00-9:40 am
Activity #1 (The Power of Public Speaking & Debate)
9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Breaking down the Debate roles and responsibilities)
10:30-10:40 am
Snack/Break
10:40-11:10 am
Activity #3 (Group prepping for the debate)
11:10-12:00 pm
Activity #4 (Practice debates)