Registration Update:

Debate Camp 2009 is now full. Thank you everyone for your interest. At this point we are accepting waitlist registrations only.

Overview

Debate Camp Canada aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and teamwork through the avenue of competative debate and public speaking. The goal of our program is to inspire young people to become informed and articulate global citizens with the confidence required to present mature ideas in a convincing and organized way.

Over the past seven summers, Debate Camp has filled to capacity with a wide variety of students. Many are new to the activities of public speaking and debate and receive a welcome introduction to these valued life skills. Others are experienced debaters and seek competitive training from university-level camp staff, many of whom have competed internationally. Total enrollment over a one-week session is limited to 60 campers between grades 7 - 11, each of whom participate in various ability groupings dependent on their experience level. The staff to camper ratio is 1:8 and students are housed in school dormatories, each supervised by their group leader or counsellor for the week.

In 2009 Debate Camp will operate on the beautiful campus of Rosseau Lake College in Muskoka, Ontario. Rosseau Lake is renowned for their icon Canadian, lake-side setting and provides first-class academic, boarding and recreational facilities. As a result, camp's program is far from being exclusively academic. At many points throughout the average day, creative programs and recreational activities such as swimming are provided. As returning campers verify each year, the Debate Camp experience is valued for a combination of the skills taught and the limitless fun had among students from across North America. Information about the camp curriculum, staff, and program plans for 2009 are detailed throughout this website.

Contact Information: Debate Camp Canada (toll free) 1 - 888 - 512 - 8154 - Toronto: (416) 902 8154