Project Overview
The GLIFY Debate Camp is designed by experienced high school debaters to nurture a passion for debate in young novices. The camp introduces foundational debate skills such as argument construction, research techniques, and understanding debate structures. Focusing on the most popular debate format of Public Forum, the program also escalates from core concepts to advanced strategies, including case structuring and flow techniques. It offers a vibrant environment where students not only learn but actively hone their skills through practice debates. Upon finishing the camp, young debaters will be ready for actual competitive debate environments.
Participation
Rising 6th – 9th graders who are eager to explore the world of debate. We cater to enthusiastic learners with a keen interest in developing critical thinking, public speaking, and argumentation skills. Be on the lookout for our camp flyer and sign-up sheet, traditionally released in late April or early May, for specific details on days and times.
Meeting Schedule
Our camp is usually offered in the summer as an intensive one-week program. Participants engage in daily two-hour sessions over five consecutive days. The initial four sessions are conducted online, culminating in a dynamic in-person mock debate tournament.
Leadership team:
Leadership team:
Ryan Fu (2024, 2023)
Daniel Wu (2024, 2023)
Alex Liao (2024)
Past:
Kacie Hu (2022, 2021)
Michael Li(2022, 2021)
Fengyi Ruan(2022, 2021)
Kyle Du(2022, 2021)