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Public Forum
 
Our camp provides outstanding instruction in
Public Forum debate.
An outstanding value. An entire week of
instruction, practice debates, preparation, and learning, 3 meals a day,
semi-private residence hall room. $995 ($150 more if you register after the
early deadline)
- PUBLIC
FORUM DEBATE
If you choose
the Public Forum Program, you will focus on the key aspects of Public
Forum debate including crossfire, sound argumentation, rebuttal
crystallization, being able to prepare on new topics each month. We will emphasize strong,
persuasive speaking. You will work with people who have a strong
knowledge of good public debating skills.
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STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTION
At the
WNDI, you will learn step by step. Our philosophy is to help you master each
key skill to effective debating. You’ll learn the issues and how to
construct a case. Our staff will work with you to prepare and present
your case. You’ll get encouraging feedback. You’ll learn and practice how
to refute arguments. You’ll continue through each important aspect of
effective debating using a 20 year tested method of instruction that has
produced National Champions and, most important, has made learning active
and fun!
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I don’t have a
partner
Not a problem. Typically, 60% of the debaters
attending the WNDI come without a partner. We’ll get you a partner at the
camp while we work to make you feel comfortable and welcome in our small
labs.
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- ENCOURAGING
ATMOSPHERE
At WNDI,
we support you. We know it takes courage to speak and we know the effort
you’ll put into making your arguments. We understand students who are
nervous about speaking; students who have strong opinions that they
want to express; and students who want to learn how to organize their
thoughts and express them effectively. At WNDI, we will work
one-on-one with you to realize your goals in a supportive environment.
- SMALL LABS
For most
of your day, you work in a small lab interacting one-on-one with one
of our staff members. You will NOT get lost in huge labs and lecture halls.
Our staff are people who care about working with you to make you the
best that you can be.
- CURRENT
EVENTS
Each
day, you will discuss current events. You’ll get to express your views
on various public policy issues. You’ll learn from outstanding lectures
on the American political process, domestic and international policy
making, legal decisions, and social issues. In all, you will be
involved in intellectually engaging discussions about the events and
issues that affect our world today.
- PRACTICE
WITH FEEDBACK
You will
practice each key part of debating one-on-one with a supportive staff
member. You’ll also engage in multiple debates where you will get the
help you need to be effective and the feedback to improve.
Click here for
Online Registration and Info
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