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INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING & PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

Open to New & Experienced Debaters
(3 Groups: 4-5th / 6-8th / 9 -12th Grade in the 2022-2023 School Year)
REGISTER TODAY!
PUBLIC SPEAKING & PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

Public Forum involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often times community members are recruited to judge this event.

Available Courses:

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

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

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

Dates:

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

Times: Eastern Time

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 - PF 101
Week 2 - PF 102
Week 3 - PF 103
For Experienced
Week 1 - PF 201 or 301
Week 2 - PF 202 or 302 
Week 3 - PF 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 (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)

REGISTER TODAY

Sample Video of Public Forum Debate

This video is from NSDA Nationals 2018 - PF Debate Final Round

​The resolution is "Resolved: On balance, the benefits of United States participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement outweigh the consequences."

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  • Home
    • What is Debate?
    • Benefits of Debate
  • For Schools
    • Join the Debate League
    • School Registration Form
  • Summer Camp
    • Virtual Summer Camp
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
    • Public Forum Debate
    • Lincoln Douglas Debate
    • Policy Debate
    • Intro & Competitive Speech
    • Register
  • VIRTUAL ACADEMY
    • Register >
      • Public Speaking & Public Forum Debate
      • Intro & Competitive Speech
      • Lincoln Douglas
    • Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
    • Media Consent Form
    • Instructors
  • TOURNAMENTS
    • Tournament Dates
    • National Tournament Registration
    • Tournament Registration for ADL Students
    • Tournament Highlights
    • Community Service Log In
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT
    • JOBS >
      • Be A Debate Instructor
      • Be An Outreach Organizer
      • Be A Parent Leader
      • Be A Debate Judge