University of Central Florida
Summer Debate Camp
Three intensive weeks of debate training designed to take your Public Forum or Lincoln-Douglas skills to the next level.
Proven Championship Results
Champions at Yale, Harvard, and the Tournament of Champions
Our commitment to constantly evolving curriculum yields tangible results. Join the program that produced champions at top-tier national tournaments.
What Sets Us Apart?
Built differently.
Unified Curriculum
All students receive foundational skills through a unified instructional model featuring lectures, hands-on drills, and demo rounds that work together to reinforce concepts. Our lessons are developed and constantly revised by career educators.
Year-Long Access
Learning doesn't stop in August. Camp tuition includes ongoing support with topic seminars throughout the year and access to all camp lectures to ensure continuous improvement throughout the season.
Innovation & Strategy
We teach the current meta while preparing you for the next one, covering novel arguments and cutting-edge styles before they hit the national circuit. Stay ahead of the competition.
Safety and Well-Being
Our Top Priority
We implement comprehensive measures to ensure a secure and supportive environment.
Vetted Staff
All staff undergo thorough background checks and mandatory training covering child abuse prevention, bullying prevention, and emergency preparedness standards.
24/7 Supervision
We maintain strict supervision with dedicated Resident Assistants (RAs) and an overnight Camp Night Person ensuring student safety around the clock.
University Standards
We operate under an official safety plan developed with experts at UCF, meeting all university requirements for youth programs on campus.
Specialized Labs
Go deeper in what matters most.
Beyond standard practice, students select intensive labs focused on the most critical and complex arguments in modern debate.
Critical Debate
Dive deep into critical theory frameworks including psychoanalysis, identity politics, and postmodern thought. Master the intersection of debate and social justice arguments.
Philosophy
Explore ethical frameworks from Rawls to Virtue. Build airtight philosophical cases and learn to defend complex normative positions.
Policy
Master policy debate fundamentals including impact calculus, counterplan theory, utilitarianism frameworks and advanced case construction for maximum competitive advantage.
Camp Staff
Coached by champions.
Bashir Eltyeb
K Debate, Lay Debate, Theory
Read MoreBashir Eltyeb
K Debate, Lay Debate, Theory
Bashir Eltyeb debated for three years at Iowa City West and now competes in college policy debate. He reached semifinals at the TOC twice, earned top speaker, semifinaled at Mid America, while accumulating nine TOC bids. Bashir specializes in kritik debate and is also highly experienced in theory, technical substance, and lay debate.
Spencer Orlowski
LD, PF, Oratory, Informative, Worlds
Read MoreSpencer Orlowski
LD, PF, Oratory, Informative, Worlds
Spencer Orlowski is a former national and international champion in NFA LD debate and an educator with more than 15 years of experience teaching students from elementary through graduate school. He works in local government and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics and has coached students to national-level success in public speaking, PF, and LD debate. His goal is to help students turn debate skills into real-world tools for business, policy, and leadership.
Stephen Scopa
LD, K Debate, Theory, Philosophy
Read MoreStephen Scopa
LD, K Debate, Theory, Philosophy
Scopa has been a debate coach at the highest level for the past 6 seasons. He successfully aids in the operation of one of the largest programs in the country. His students have championed TOC, Harvard, Yale, University of Florida, Berkeley, and Princeton among others. They have achieved over 100 bids to the Tournament of Champions and demonstrate consistent elite performance. Specializes in Philosophy, High Theory, and Theory
Tuition
Choose your experience.
Residential
$4,500
3 weeks of comprehensive training including tuition, housing in Nike dorms, all meals, linens, and round-trip MCO airport transportation.
Register NowResidential + Team
$7,250
Combine Summer Camp with our year-long coaching program for $7,250, a significant savings compared to the standalone total of $8,250.
Register NowCommuter
$4,000
3 weeks of elite instruction including tuition and all meals but without housing or transportation services.
Register NowA Day at Camp
Every hour counts.
9:00 AM
Homeroom
Start your day with focused homeroom sessions where you can review the previous day's content with a dedicated cohort of peers and instructors.
10:00 AM
Lecture
Comprehensive lectures covering foundational debate concepts, strategy, and theory that all students attend together.
11:30 AM
Demo Debate
Demo debate with expert instructors highlighting core principles from the morning lecture.
1:30 PM
Small Group Drills
Dedicated practice time reinforcing the morning's main controversies.
3:00 PM
Practice Rounds
Engage in full practice rounds with personalized feedback from staff.
6:00 PM
Lab Session
Specialized workshops focusing on advanced techniques, argument development, and personalized skill building in small groups with expert instructors.
7:00 PM
Office Hours
One-on-one time with coaches for individual feedback, case review, and personalized guidance to address specific areas for improvement.
Campus Living at UCF
Home for three weeks.
Nike Dorms
Students are housed in the modern Nike dorms on the UCF campus, featuring comfortable accommodations and study spaces perfect for late-night case prep.
Campus Dining
Access diverse and high-quality campus dining options, including favorites like Chick-fil-A and Subway, with buffet meal plans that accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Easy Travel
Round-trip airport transportation to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) is included in residential tuition. Check-in and check-out are both at 10:00 AM for your convenience.
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