Policy Debate

POLICY DEBATE

Open To New & Experienced Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2021-2022 School Year)

A two-on-two debate that focuses on a policy question for the duration of the academic year, this format tests a student’s research, analytical, and delivery skills. Policy debate involves the proposal of a plan by the affirmative team to enact a policy, while the negative team offers reasons to reject that proposal. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to cross-examine one another. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented.

Available Courses:

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

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

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

Dates:

Times: Eastern Time

You may register for
multiple weeks

Week 1: June 28-July 2
Week 2: July 5-9
Week 3: July 12-16
Week 4: July 19-23
Week 5: July 26-30
Week 6: August 2-6
Week 7: August 9-13
Week 8: August 16-20

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 - POL 101
Week 2 - POL 102
Week 3 - POL 103

For Experienced
Week 1 - POL 201 or 301
Week 2 - POL 202 or 302
Week 3 - POL 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)