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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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University of Miami

University of Miami Hurricane Debate Institute: Public Forum

A one-week intensive program that prepares rising 9th–12th graders for competitive Public Forum debate through instruction in brief construction, persuasive speaking, and research skills, combined with practice debates and feedback from experienced coaches.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuterMiami, FL$500–$1,499178 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic

SubjectsPublic Forum Debate, Debate

Cost$500–$1,499 · $550

Websitehttps://debate.miami.edu/hdi/pf/

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Capitol Debate Camps

Capitol Debate Summer Camps

Public speaking and debate summer camps for middle and high school students, offering instruction in Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, and Parliamentary debate formats, plus electives in STEM communication, business communication, legal communications, and critical thinking skills.

May–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidential / Commuter / OnlineMultiple locations$1,500–$2,999170 days

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

CategoriesAcademic, Leadership, Career Exploration, STEM

SubjectsPublic Speaking, Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, Parliamentary Debate, STEM Communication, Business Communication, Legal Communications, Mock Trial, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Communication, Persuasion

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,699

Websitehttps://www.capitoldebate.com/

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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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