Hone your child’s curiosity and emerging negotiation skills with Debate Camp Vancouver Summer Camps. While many parents might groan at the possibility of engaging in more household debates about later bedtimes and more ice cream, the world of debating is so much more than that.
Debate prepares children to be effective communicators, a key skill to success in all areas of life. In learning proper debate skills at Debate Camp Vancouver, children increase their critical thinking and can articulate their thoughts with clarity and justification. Debating is an active sport that requires quick and logical reasoning skills, which will serve your child well in the future. Additionally, learning debate through Debate Camp Vancouver has immense benefits in self-confidence and the ability to speak in public. Public speaking skills are crucial for success at any age, and debate fosters a space where students can practice and hone their abilities through repetition and training from experienced instructors and coaches. Essentially, debate is a life skill. Through research, analysis, and expanded thinking strategies, students are asked to look at world problems from a well-rounded point of view and sometimes argue against their position. This encourages students to expand their horizons and consider other beliefs.
Whether your child is a seasoned debater or trying it out for the first time, each student will gain confidence and learn skills to last a lifetime. At Debate Camp Vancouver, students will engage in daily debate, public speaking, and Model UN activities. The instructors and coaches at Debate Camp Vancouver are some of the best in the world and have extensive experience participating at national and international debate tournaments. Campers are divided by experience and age into groups with a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, ensuring that all levels receive personalized support and instruction.
This year, the traditional Day Camps are being held at York House School from July 2-5 and July 8-12, and at Mulgrave School from July 15-19 and July 22-26. The camps run from 8:30am-3:30pm for students in grades 5-10 and ensures plenty of debate rounds in addition to outdoor activities and games.
Students interested in an enriched program can register for the 6 day/6 night Overnight Camp held at Brentwood College on Vancouver Island. The overnight option runs from July 28- August 3. Students are housed in gender-separate dormitories, engage in higher-level debate rounds and global issues workshops, and have a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio to provide more intensive coaching. This option is best suited for students in grades 8-12 who are already experienced debaters and are looking to further increase their skills in preparation for international tournaments.
Space is limited for these popular and high-quality summer camps at Debate Camp Vancouver. Register online today.
Debate Camp Vancouver:
Debate Camp Vancouver:
When: July 2-5 & July 8-12 (York House) | July 15-19 & July 22-26 (Mulgrave)
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Location & Address:
York House School: 4176 Alexandra Street, Vancouver
Mulgrave School: 2330 Cypress Bowl Lane, West Vancouver
Website: www.debatecamp.com/vancouver
