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. $850.

• 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.
• 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 17 year tested method of instruction that has produced National Champions and, most important, has made learning active and fun!
• 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 lab with 3 to 5 other students 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.

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