Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs

Goals

Lincoln Douglas Debate (LD) is a one-on-one event where debaters argue against one another on a specified resolution. Many people refer to LD Debate as a “values” debate, as questions of morality and justice are commonly examined.

During this camp, students will learn:

• How to work independently as a one-person debate team. • The basics of the LD debate format, including how to interpret a resolution, identify a value and criterion, and weigh an opponent's case against one's own. • Public speaking skills, including base vocalics and standard rhetorical practices for LD, including judge adaptation

Activities

Over this 10 day intensive students will hear lectures on the topic that will start the school year, debate theory, and skills development. Students will also experience many practice rounds, and daily skill sessions, as well as a camp-wide tournament, and end of camp celebration.

Students will be broken up into learning labs based on previous debate experience. Students will develop their research, listening, and public speaking skills. Students will make new friends and have fun as they get to know others in the MN debate community.

The daily schedule will include topic lectures by licensed teachers, university instructors, and mentorship by college students. Students will collaborate and learn in research groups and have daily speeches and skill building development.

Lunch is included with tuition.

Program Dates

We will offer two section of HS Lincoln Douglas Debate Camp.

Quick Start LD Camp (for beginners) will take place:

Tuesday June 20th – Saturday June 24th; 9am – 6pm Augsburg University

Cost: $525

10 Day Lincoln Douglas Debate Camp (for All Levels) will take place:

Monday June 26th – July 7th; no programming on July 2nd or 4th. 9am – 6pm at Augsburg University

Cost: $1,000

Can students reside on campus? No

Can students commute to campus? Yes

Can students take online classes? No