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University of MichiganSelective

Michigan Debate Institute: Summer Programs

Intensive residential debate programs for high school students offering training in Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum debate, with sessions ranging from 3 to 7 weeks during summer 2026.

Jun–Jul · 3–5 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineAnn Arbor, MI$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsDebate, Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,000

Websitehttps://www.michigandebate.com/

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Dartmouth College

The Debate Institutes at Dartmouth

Renowned debate training program producing nationally successful policy debaters for more than 30 years, offering intensive instruction in policy debate.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialHanover, NH$500–$1,499

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsPolicy Debate

Cost$500–$1,499 · $500

Websitehttps://ddidebate.org/

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Wake Forest University

The RKS Debate Workshop at Wake Forest University

A residential and online debate workshop offering intensive training in Policy (CX), Public Forum (PF), and Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate formats. All skill levels welcome; instruction led by award-winning debate coaches and Wake Forest's nationally-ranked debate team.

Jun–Jul · 1–4 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineWinston-Salem, NC$1,500–$2,999175 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsPolicy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Speaking, Argumentation, Critical Thinking

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,400

Websitehttps://www.rksatwfu.org/

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Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR School)

Cornell University International Summer Debate Camp

An intensive residential and commuter debate camp at Cornell University featuring instruction in World Schools Debate and other debate formats led by top coaches and Cornell faculty. Participants engage in lectures, practice debates, small cohort instruction, and culminating tournament debates. No prior debate experience required.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialIthaca, NY$1,500–$2,999Rolling basis until camp is full; 2026 enrollment closed; 2027 enrollment to open after 2026 camp concludes

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership

SubjectsDebate, World Schools Debate, British Parliamentary, Policy Debate, Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000

Websitehttps://www.ilr.cornell.edu/cornell-international-debate-camp

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