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Debate and Mock Trial and Public Speaking Camps

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 MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE FOR RISING 6TH - 9TH GRADERS:

 Introduction to Debate

Residential Program at Loyola College, Baltimore: July 12 to 25.

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia: July 27 to August 7.

 This first session is a perfect way to introduce your student to the world of debate. Learn how to give a great public speech, organize ideas, write a case, research, write, and much more.

 Competitive Debate- July 28 to August 1

Residential Program at Loyola College, Baltimore: July 12 to 25.

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia: July 27 to August 7.

 After getting the basics of debate down, extend your student's experience by allowing them to compete in a week long debate league. All students will compete in at least 5 preliminary debates over the week on a selected topic and receive feedback from experienced debate judge. Great for student returning from last summer or who had previous debate class in school.

 HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE

 Residential Program at Loyola College, Baltimore: July 12 to 25

 Program focuses on teaching students the fundamentals of debate.  Students will learn how to give a great public speech, organize ideas, write a case, research, write, and much more.  2 Separate tracks available: Policy Debate and Public Forum. 

 PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR RISING 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS

 Introduction to Public Speaking –

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia Campus - July 27 to August 7  - This is a great opportunity for your student to pick up valuable lessons on Public Speaking before Middle School. Students will learn how to confidently present a speech before an audience. Through exercises and practice, students will work on delivery skills including vocal variety, articulation, and voice projection. In preparing a final speech, students will learn how to write and organize a speech! All in a fun and supportive environment!

 Intermediate Public Speaking -

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia, Campus - July 27 to August 7   Have your student continue on with public speaking learning how to write and/or deliver different forms of speeches including poetry and prose, public address or declamation, extemporaneous and impromptu speeches.

 MOCK TRIAL FOR RISING 4TH THROUGH 9TH GRADERS

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia, Campus – August 3 to August 7    - A great opportunity for your student to learn about law and put their debate and public speaking skills to the task as a trial lawyer. Through participating in a fun mock trial, students will learn how to do an opening and closing speech, cross-examine witnesses and organize their ideas.

 LEADERSHIP CAMP FOR RISING 4TH THROUGH 9TH GRADERS

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia, Campus – August 3 to August 7  -

 Students will learn leadership skills that will help them maximize their full potential.  Taught in small group setting and utilizing simulation games and exercises, students are given the skills to expand their horizon and improve their community.  Students are taught how to conquer limiting beliefs and have confidence.

Camp Type:  Residential  Day
Year Established:
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 8 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk
Religious Affiliation:
Camp Owner(s): Ronald Bratt
Camp Director(s): Ronald Bratt
Nearest Large City: Baltimore
Off Season Rental: No
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: General Academics
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Leadership
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Liberal Arts
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Public Speaking and Debate
Art Activities:
  •  Acting
  •  Other Arts

Sports Activities:
  •  Yoga

Academic Activities:
  •  General Academics
  •  Creative Writing
  •  Gifted
  •  Leadership
  •  Liberal Arts
  •  Other Academics
  •  Public Speaking and Debate

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Team Building
  •  Winter/Spring Break Programs

Program

Residential at Loyola College, Baltimore July 12-July 25

Day Camp at Loyola College, Columbia July 27-August 7

Age Group

Middle School Debate

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X

Rising 6th – 9th grade

High School Debate

X

 

Rising 9th – 12th grade

Public Speaking Camp

 

X

Rising 4th – 5th grade

Mock Trial Camp

 

X

Rising 4th – 9th grade

Leadership Camp

 

X

Rising 4th – 9th grade






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