Who?

• Debate Camp is for all students aged 12-18 regardless of experience, including...

• New and returning Salt & Light students who are considering debate for the 2026-2027 season

• Lincoln Douglas (LD) and Team Policy (TP) students with at least one season of experience

• Experienced LD and TP students who are ready to sharpen and finesse your skills

• CC Families: Rising Challenge I, II, III, and IV students ready to better understand both Lincoln-Douglas and Team Policy debate

• Other homeschooled students wanting to learn about academic debate

• Parents are encouraged to attend

What?

• Learn the basics of Lincoln Douglas (LD) or Team Policy (TP) debate (families choose which track to follow at camp)

• Dig into this year's NCFCA resolutions for LD or TP 

• Study key elements of the debate round (constructives, cross-examination, and rebuttals)

• Learn how to use evidence in both LD and TP, including research methods

• Practice skills learned by debating on the final day of camp