Debate Camp
C A N A D A
Summer Programs in Public Speaking and Debate
All Ability Levels Welcome - Grades 5 - 11
VICTORIA
DAY CAMP
8:00 / 8:30am to 4:30 / 5:00pm
Monday - Friday
hot lunch included
JULY 6 - 10
In 2015 we are returning to Vancouver Island! In combination with our residential camp at Brentwood College, we are offering daily bus service from Victoria, for campers in grades 5 - 9. Day camp enrolment is set at 40 campers to ensure we maintain our teaching ratio of 1:8. We welcome both novice speakers, eager to learn new skills - - and experienced speakers, who are seeking improve their competative debating ability. Campers are grouped by age and skill level. The day camp program includes training in:
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Canadian and British Parliamentary Debate styles
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delivering prepared and impromptu speeches
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current global issues and Model UN simulations
Our day camps are a fun, engaging and empowering experience - suited to all abilities!
Daily bus service from Victoria / Oak Bay
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2016 LOCATIONS & DATES POSTED NOV 1
BRITISH COLUMBIA OVERNIGHT CAMP
6 days / 6 nights - all inclusive
JULY 5 - 11
For over 10 years our overnight super camps have provided an all-inclusive, immersion experience for campers eager for skills progression in public speaking and competative debate. These all-inclusive camps enrol 60 campers and alongside 10 amazing staff, provide training designed to ensure a high level of proficiency in:
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argumentation and case construction
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effective refutation and questioning techniques
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speaker roles in Canadian and British Parliamentary debate
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contemporary global issues
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humourous, persuasive and impromptu public speaking
LOCATION
Brentwood College
2735 Mt. Baker Road
Mill Bay, BC
BUS SERVICE FROM FERRIES / VICTORIA
Seattle - Victoria Clipper
Sunday July 5th: bus meets US & Victoria campers: 11:15AM at Victoria Clipper; 254 Belleville St. Victoria
Saturday July 11th; campers return at 11:00AM at Victoria Clipper; 254 Belleville St. US campers board 11:35 sailing
Our overnight programs are also well loved for our balanced approach to learning. We mix an academic experience with opportunities for creativity, swimming, group outings and recreational evening programs.