PUBLIC SPEAKING & PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING & PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

Open to New & Experienced Debaters
(Students Entering 4th -12th Grade in the 2020-2021 School Year)

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 1, 2, 3)

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

Dates:

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

Times: Eastern Time

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 - PF 101
Week 2 - PF 102
Week 3 - PF 103

For Experienced
Week 1 - PF 201
Week 2 - PF 202
Week 3 - PF 203
Week 4 - Try Lincoln Douglas or Policy Debate 101

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)