Camp Info

Carolina Speech and Debate will host their annual camp August 10-14. The camp is an intensive program led by experienced coaches and nationally competitive students. It’s designed for students who want to learn the basics of speech and debate. Campers will get a strong start to the year by learning key skills, watching live debates and speeches from top-ranked students, and participating in hands-on activities. By the end, students will gain confidence, improve their speaking abilities, and be ready for the upcoming season. 

For students who are absolutely unable to attend, recorded sessions will be provided. These will need to be watched prior to the first club meeting, ensuring everyone begins the year equally prepared.

Our Speech & Debate Camp is open to everyone—no prior experience is required, and all students are welcome to attend. Attending camp is a no-pressure way to explore what the club is all about!

For more information or if have questions and would like to speak to a coach, please email [email protected].

    Camp Schedule & Cost

    Monday               9:00 - 2:00        Varsity Debate
    Tuesday               9:00 - 2:00        Varsity Debate
    Wednesday       9:00 - 4:00        Varsity Debate
                                      9:00 - 11:00      Public Forum Debate
                                     11:00 - 12:00    Jr/JV Speech
    Thursday            9:00 - 4:00         Varsity Speech

    $25 per student to attend Varsity Camp (Team Policy, Lincoln Douglas, and Varsity Speech)
    $10 per student to attend JV Camp (Public Forum and Jr/JV Speech)

    The club fee, due August 8, includes the camp book/handouts and snacks. Students may bring their own lunch and will have access to a microwave if they’d like to warm it up. 

    If your student is interested in joining the Carolina Speech & Debate Club after camp and is new to our program, please indicate "Club" or "Both" on the registration form. A coach will contact your family to schedule a brief interview as part of the club enrollment process. Your camp fee will be applied to your membership cost!


    Club Dues

    Club dues:
    Varsity (includes Varsity Speech, Parli, and Team Policy): 
    $75 per student

    Junior Varsity (includes Public Forum and JV or Junior Speech only)
    $50 per student

    The ages for Public Forum overlap with Varsity and JV Speech. If your child is 12 and over and participating in Public Forum and Varsity Speech, then they would be in the Varsity bracket.

    What It Covers

    • Coaching & weekly meetings
    • Speech notebook and/or Debate handbook(s)
    • Yearly club t-shirt
    • Carolina Speech and Debate website
    • Facility expenses
    • Scholarships
    • Ballot party costs
    • Printing expenses
    • End of year get together

    Other Costs

    • Affiliation with Stoausa.org is required for insurance coverage and tournament participation ($135/family until Sept 30, $160 after)
    • JV only family $35 for Stoa affiliation
    • Tournaments are optional and registration fees vary anywhere from $25-$50+ per student depending on the number of events entered. Paid when you register for the tournament, usually about 4-6 weeks before each tournament.
    • Travel expenses and lodging accommodations associated with tournaments. 
    • Professional attire for students attending tournaments (suit and tie for boys, skirt suit or pant suit for girls). We offer a clothes closet stocked with gently used professional attire that families can “shop” from during the fall and spring seasons to help reduce clothing expenses. Styles and sizes may vary
    • Monument Members for Team Policy debate (optional): https://monumentpublishing.com/
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