PARENT TESTIMONIALS
"My son attended the Summer Speech and Debate Camp online this year and it was an incredible experience. He was able to learn and practice the fundamentals of speech and debate from the comfort of his own home! He was able to connect with other students from around the world and engage in meaningful conversations and debates. The online format also allowed him to easily review the material he learned and practice his skills with greater flexibility. We were so impressed with the quality of instruction and how he was able to grow and develop as a speaker and debater. We highly recommend the Summer Speech and Debate Camp online!" ~ K. Williams from Brooklyn, NY
"My child had a wonderful experience at Summer Speech and Debate Camp this year. We were a bit hesitant about the camp being online, but the staff created a great environment for the students to learn and grow. The instructors were very knowledgeable and gave personalized instruction for each student. The camp was well organized and the curriculum was engaging and challenging. My child had a lot of fun participating in the various activities and was able to practice their skills in the virtual environment. I am glad we chose the online camp and would highly recommend it to other parents." ~P. Garcia from Texas
VIRTUAL SPEECH & DEBATE SUMMER CAMP
A Virtual Speech and Debate Summer Camp for students in 4th grade to 12th grade is the perfect way to keep students engaged and learning during the summer months. This camp will offer an interactive and engaging program to help students develop their communication and persuasive skills, both in public speaking and formal debates. Each program will be three hours in length and can be taken for all six weeks or picked and chosen by the student.
This virtual camp will be better than in-person due to the convenience of being able to join from anywhere with an internet connection. Students will be able to participate in their own homes, making it much easier for them to stay focused and engaged. In addition, the virtual format allows for the opportunity to reach students from all over the world. This will offer a unique and diverse opportunity for the students to interact and learn from each other, as well as expand their skills.
The program will focus on developing public speaking skills through the use of various exercises and activities. This will include learning to be comfortable speaking in front of an audience, developing a persuasive argument, and using storytelling techniques. Other topics will include the basics of formal debate, such as researching, finding evidence, and developing a case. The students will also have the opportunity to practice their skills in a safe and supportive environment.
In addition to the learning aspect of the program, the camp will offer other activities that will help the students develop relationships with each other. Throughout the camp, the students will be able to interact with each other through forums and chatrooms, and will also be able to make friends from other states and countries. This will be a great way for the students to learn from each other and also create lasting friendships.
Overall, this virtual camp will be an engaging and exciting way for the students to develop their skills and make lasting relationships. With the convenience of being able to join from anywhere, the opportunity to interact with students from other states and countries, and the focus on learning and developing relationships, this camp will be the perfect way for students to spend their summer.
This virtual camp will be better than in-person due to the convenience of being able to join from anywhere with an internet connection. Students will be able to participate in their own homes, making it much easier for them to stay focused and engaged. In addition, the virtual format allows for the opportunity to reach students from all over the world. This will offer a unique and diverse opportunity for the students to interact and learn from each other, as well as expand their skills.
The program will focus on developing public speaking skills through the use of various exercises and activities. This will include learning to be comfortable speaking in front of an audience, developing a persuasive argument, and using storytelling techniques. Other topics will include the basics of formal debate, such as researching, finding evidence, and developing a case. The students will also have the opportunity to practice their skills in a safe and supportive environment.
In addition to the learning aspect of the program, the camp will offer other activities that will help the students develop relationships with each other. Throughout the camp, the students will be able to interact with each other through forums and chatrooms, and will also be able to make friends from other states and countries. This will be a great way for the students to learn from each other and also create lasting friendships.
Overall, this virtual camp will be an engaging and exciting way for the students to develop their skills and make lasting relationships. With the convenience of being able to join from anywhere, the opportunity to interact with students from other states and countries, and the focus on learning and developing relationships, this camp will be the perfect way for students to spend their summer.
SAMPLE SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
Intro to Public Forum Debate
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)
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)
"My daughter recently attended the American Debate League's Virtual Summer Speech and Debate Camp and she had a great experience. She learned valuable skills that will help her succeed in school and beyond. The camp provided her with the opportunity to develop her public speaking, critical thinking, and communication skills in an engaging and supportive environment. The instructors were knowledgeable and provided my daughter with helpful feedback on her work. She also enjoyed meeting other students from around the world and growing her network. Overall, we can't recommend Virtual Summer Speech and Debate Camp enough!" ~ Tom from NYC
