LINCOLN DOUGLAS

LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE

Open To New & Experienced HS Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2020-2021 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 1, 2, 3)

LD 201, LD 202, LD 203
(Advanced Level 1, 2, 3)

Dates:

Times: Eastern Time

You may register for
1 week to 4 weeks

Week 1: June 29-July 3
Week 2: July 6-10
Week 3: July 13-17
Week 4: July 20-24
Week 5: July 27-31
Week 6: August 3-7
Week 7: August 10-14
Week 8: August 17-21

Choose morning or
afternoon session

9-12pm
(Morning Session)

1-4pm
(Afternoon Session)

Recommended Course Series:

Students typically register for 1-3 weeks of debate camp.

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

For Experienced
Week 1 - LD 201
Week 2 - LD 202
Week 3 - LD 203
Week 4 - Try Policy Debate or Parliamentary Debate

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)