2021 RFD SUMMER CAMP
AUGUST 9TH-14TH
CALLING ALL DEBATERS!
RFD is now offering our annual FREE summer instructional session to beginning/new as well as experienced debaters interested in developing their debate skills.
Join us and learn from a team of talented, experienced debaters prepared to help improve your debate skills.
program details
When: August 9th - August 13th, M-S (4-6PM PST)
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Our instructional session is from 4-6 PM and we will be having an office hour session from 10-11 AM PST with the second half-hour (10:30-11AM) optional. It will be mandatory for students to attend for the first half hour to prep with their partners.
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Saturday, August 14th will be a mock tournament day for all debaters to participate in; Students will participate in practice debate rounds and receive constructive feedback and encouragement from experienced judges.
Who: students entering 6-9th grade
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Students outside of this age/grade range can still sign up! Contact us for more specific criteria for participants.
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Both students with previous experience and completely new debaters are welcome.
Where: online (Zoom)
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Code will be provided following registration
What: learning the essential foundations of debate
Topics covered, including but not limited to:
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Public Forum (PF) debate style
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Topic discussions (IR, politics, etc...)
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Public speaking
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Analytical argumentation (forming arguments)
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Rebuttals
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Cross-fire
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Drills
Questions? Contact Us: reasonfordebate@gmail.com
LEARN...
Engage in video lectures over conference calls, taught by experienced debaters well-versed in competitive speech and debate.
COLLABORATE...
Debate might be competitive, but that doesn't mean it's always a competition! Train in a friendly, welcoming environment alongside aspiring debaters.
GET PERSONAL...
With our great team of debaters, every student will receive individualized attention from a qualified instructor in small-group settings.
PRACTICE!
Put your debate skills to the test! On the last day of the program (08/14/2021), compete in our online mock tournament.