Lincoln Douglas Debate

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE

Open To New & Experienced HS Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2022-2023 School Year)

In this one-on-one format, students debate on topics that range from individual freedom versus the collective good to economic development versus environmental protection. Students may consult evidence gathered prior to the debate but may not use the internet in round. An entire debate is roughly 45 minutes and consists of constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination.

Available Courses:

LD 101, LD 102, LD 103
(Beginners Level: New Students)

LD 201, LD 202, LD 203
(Intermediate Level: 1-2 Years)

LD 301, LD 302, LD 303
(Advanced Level: 2-3+ Years)

Dates:

Times: Eastern Time

You may register for
multiple weeks

Week 1: June 27-July 1
Week 2: July 11-15
Week 3: July 18-22
Week 4: July 25-29
Week 5: August 1-5
Week 6: August 8-12
Week 7: August 15-19

Choose morning or
afternoon session

9-12pm
(Morning Session)

1-4pm
(Afternoon Session)

Recommended Course Series:

Students typically register for 2-4 weeks of debate camp.

For Beginners
Week 1 - LD 101
Week 2 - LD 102
Week 3 - LD 103

For Experienced
Week 1 - LD 201 or 301
Week 2 - LD 202 or 302
Week 3 - LD 203 or 303

Typical Virtual Summer Debate Camp Schedule:

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 (Topic analysis & Group discussion)

9:40-10:30 am
Activity #2 (Skill lecture & Small group practice)

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)

Sample Video of Lincoln Douglas Debate

This video is from NSDA Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Final Round

Debating the topic "Resolved: Violent revolution is a just response to political oppression."