Speech Program
The speech curriculum is focused on teaching students valuable public speaking skills. Every student will learn how to:
During lab sessions, students will:
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Debate Program
The debate curriculum is focused on teaching students to present arguments effectively. Every student will learn how to:
During lab sessions, students will:
At the end of the week, each student will participate in a debate for parents to watch. Only two students will be in each debate, one on each side of the issue. Our counselors will adjudicate the round and provide each student with detailed feedback. LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE The debate program is focused around the Lincoln Douglas style of debating. In Lincoln Douglas debate, students compete individually, and engage in discussions about the morality of specific actions, foreign policy decisions and its application to daily life. Every lab will have members of the Palo Alto High School Debate Team with specific instruction in Lincoln Douglas debate. |
Advanced Program
Advanced Speech and Debate programs are designed for campers who have previous experience with high school style Speech and Debate.
If your child has done at least one of the following below, sign him/her up for the advanced program:
If you are unsure of your child's track placement, please email palyspeechanddebate@gmail.com. Furthermore, if your child is uncomfortable with the program that they are placed in after camp starts, don't worry! There is flexibility in track changes over the course of the week of camp, and we can always switch lab placements around. SessionsWeek One: June 7 - June 11
Week Two: June 14 - June 18 Prices(Discounts applied automatically after purchase)
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