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(531) 212- 1670
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Bryn Mawr College - Philadelphia, PA
University of Houston - Houston, TX
CAMPER AGES: 13-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Since 2004, the National Symposium for Debate (NSD) has hosted summer camps and workshops for elementary, middle and high school students, led by a renowned group of speech and debate teachers and coaches. We have spent years refining our programs to teach the fundamentals of debate excellence: critical thinking, academic research and writing, public speaking, advocacy and strategic vision.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Lincoln Douglas Debate
Public Forum Debate
Texas World Schools Debate
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in three different cities, Minneapolis, MN, Philadelphia, PA, and Houston Texas. All camps are on college campuses where food and board are provided. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.nsdebatecamp.com for information on specific camp locations.
CAMP FACILITIES: All camp sessions are held on a college/university campus. Currently we have programs running at the University of Minnesota, University of Houston, and Bryn Mawr.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps focus on Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum Debate at the Minnesota and Bryn Mawr camp sessions. The University of Houston camp session focusses on Texas World Schools Debate, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas.
NSD's faculty are the best in their field. From classroom teachers to successful private debate coaches to the top recently graduated debate competitors, our camps are taught by a diverse faculty representing the best of the best.
Our curriculum is carefully designed to ensure every NSD camper receives personalized attention, an active learning environment, and level appropriate lessons--all in a fun, accessible learning environment that celebrates collaboration.
NSD alumni have championed over 500 nationally competitive debate tournaments in the United States and received over 1000 qualifying bids to the Tournament of Champions.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are committed to providing low-income students with access to our camp programs through need-based scholarships. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please view our scholarships page: Our Camp Website Link: www.nsdebatecamp.com.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Flagship Minneapolis LD - July 9 - 29, 2023
Philadelphia LD- June 25 - July 8, 2023
Philadelphia PF- July 16 - July 29, 2023
Texas LD- June 25 - July 8, 2023
Texas PF- June 25 - July 8, 2023
Online LD - July 24- August 4, 2023
Online PF - July 18 - July 29, 2023
PF and LD Topic Prep Weeks August 8 - August 13, 2023
Concierge Coaching - June 1 - August 31, 2023
Visit our website for more details: Our Camp Website Link: www.nsdebatecamp.com
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