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POLICY DEBATE

Open To New & Experienced Debaters
(Students Entering 9th -12th Grade in the 2022-2023 School Year)
NOT AVAILABLE!
Policy debate

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 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 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)

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  • Home
    • What is Debate?
    • Benefits of Debate
  • For Schools
    • Join the Debate League
    • School Registration Form
  • DEBATE ACADEMY
    • Register for Speech & Debate Program >
      • Public Speaking & Public Forum Debate
      • Lincoln Douglas
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
    • Media Consent Form
    • Instructors
  • Summer Camp
    • Summer Debate Programs >
      • Public Forum Debate
      • Lincoln Douglas Debate
    • Register >
      • Public Forum Debate Camp
      • Lincoln Douglas Debate Camp
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Application
  • TOURNAMENTS
    • Tournament Registration
    • Tournament Highlights
    • Community Service Log In
  • CONTACT
    • JOBS >
      • Be A Debate Instructor
      • Be An Outreach Organizer
      • Be A Parent Leader
      • Be A Debate Judge