Boot Camp offers a distinctive summer debate camp experience focused on developing the beginning debate student.
Registration is open - click on the camp below to sign up today!
WHO
Students with no experience
Students with one year of limited experience
Homeschooled students in CC and other programs who want to learn about debate
All parents are encouraged to attend
WHAT
Learn about debate basics
Gain understanding of NCFCA resolutions
Drill your communication skills
Train for the debate season
WHEN & WHERE
Poulsbo, WA
August 19-21, 2024
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM BOOT CAMP
If you are new to debate or looking to refresh your debate fundamentals, Boot Camp is for you! Tena brings the basics of debate to new students in a fun and tangible way. Designed for students age 12 to 18, Boot Camp is a three-day event designed for the student who has little or no debate experience (one year or less).
At Boot Camp, students will learn the what and why of debate, the nuts and bolts of a debate round, and the key pieces that go into developing a debate case. There will also be an overview of NCFCA’s Lincoln-Douglas (LD) and Team Policy (TP) debate resolutions for the 2024 competition season.
As with all our camps, parent participation is not required at Boot Camp but it is strongly encouraged. Parents, your presence and engagement in each session will help you and your student gain mutual knowledge and understanding. Taking the time to be at camp will better equip you to see the big picture of how debate fits into your student’s education and the important role you play. There is no fee for parent participation.
"Thank you for offering the Debate Bootcamp for students and parents. We think it is a blessing and opportunity to learn, grow in grace, and kick-start the debate learning that happens in early fall at club. My son's favorite parts of camp were meeting new people, learning about his dominant communication style, and participating in the team building games. "
-Parent
"I went into the camp thinking that it was just going to be a boring lecture that I had to sit through. However, I found that it was quite entertaining at times and I was able to learn in a friendly environment, practicing speech skills to prepare myself for speech and debate club. "
-Student