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Ignite Your Voice. Sharpen Your Mind.
Join us for an action-packed week of speech & debate training designed for middle schoolers. Our camp is led by national qualifiers and state champions, ensuring every coach brings real-world expertise to the table.
Our Schedule
Public Address
Students will focus on public address speaking, learning how to structure impactful speeches and deliver them with confidence. They will practice organizing ideas, using persuasive techniques, and improving vocal presence and body language through guided drills and creating their own speech under the guidance of your talented coaching staff.
Public Address & Interpretation
In the morning, students will continue developing public address skills, refining organization, clarity, and audience engagement. In the afternoon, they will shift to interpretation, learning how to perform literature using voice, facial expression, and purposeful movement to bring texts to life.
Interpretation & Extemp Debate
Students will deepen their interpretation skills and begin extemporaneous debate training. In extemp, they will build impromptu speaking skills, learning how to quickly analyze topics, structure arguments under time pressure, and think critically on their feet through structured practice rounds.
Extemp Debate
Students will focus on extemporaneous debate, refining argument construction, refutation, and strategic thinking. They will participate in practice debates, learning how to respond effectively in real time, weigh impacts, and communicate clearly in fast paced rounds.
Congressional Debate
Students will experience a simulated legislative session modeled after the United States Congress. They will learn how to write legislation, deliver speeches for and against bills, ask strategic questions, and engage in structured parliamentary procedure while collaborating and competing in chamber.
Tournament Day
Students will compete in a full mock tournament featuring the events practiced throughout the week. They will apply their skills in public address, interpretation, extemporaneous debate, and congressional debate in a competitive setting, gaining experience, feedback, and confidence. Creating an opportunity to celebrate their new skills.
Camp Details
If you receive a scholarship you will be reimbursed all camp costs.
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June 1st-6th (8:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
UNF Coggin College of Business: 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
The total cost of the camp is $175 (application fees may apply). If you receive a scholarship you will be reimbursed.
Middle school students ready to build confidence and debate skills
Students should bring lunch and a tablet or laptop | T-shirts included
Additional Lessons
Research skills and evidence evaluation for building stronger arguments
Guest speakers that explain public speaking in their careers
Confidence and stage presence training, including managing nerves and performance anxiety
How to start or join a school debate program
Speech writing and editing workshops focused on clarity and impact
Tournament procedures and strategy
What is Forensics
Forensics is the competitive activity of public speaking, argumentation, and performance, rooted in the Latin forensis meaning in the forum or public.
Why Attend?
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Elite Coaching: Learn from nationally ranked debaters and state champions
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Hands-On Learning: Small groups, personalized feedback, and daily practice debates
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Future-Proof Skills: Critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and leadership—ready for high school and beyond
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Ready to elevate your voice?
Spaces fill quickly—reserve your spot today!
Register Now | Questions? Contact us at: jyfainfo@gmail.com