Why Speech and Debate?
Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate has long been known to help students become more articulate and confident when voicing their opinions. It will help your child with his/her critical thinking and make him/her a more informed and active member of society! The skills acquired in Speech and Debate help your child in all their classes; that's why the average debate student is in the top 10% of their class!
The benefits of speech and debate extend far past an academic setting - your child will gain the confidence to form and present well-developed opinions and to a large audience! The articulation and presentation skills acquired in Speech and Debate give your child an advantage in non-educational scenarios, like college and job interviews! Whether it be the workforce, medicine, or starting their own business, students can use their public speaking skills and critical thinking to communicate effectively in every facet of life! In fact, state and national Speech and Debate award winners have a 22% - 30% higher acceptance rate in colleges!
See what speech and debate can do for you!
World Schools Debate
What Is World Schools Debate?
World Schools Debate is the newest form of debate offered in TFA (Texas Forensic Association) and NSDA (National Speech and Debate Association) circuit tournaments! Each World Schools team is comprised of 3-5 debaters who will compete with prepared motions and impromptu motions! The motion are usually complex issues regarding medicine, economy, politics, science, and philosophy. World Schools Debate challenges debaters to think critically about real-world issues, and encourages them to stay informed about contemporary problems and view issues from multiple perspectives. World Schools Debate is different from other types of debate in that how arguments are presented and received by others is a factor alongside the content of your speech. That means debaters are not only encouraged to adopt critical thinking, but the skills to be able to articulate themselves and communicate their own ideas.
How Can World Schools Help My Child?
World Schools Debate is a combination of prepared motions and impromptu motions. With prepared motions, your child will research contemporary issues to prepare a "case" supporting or negating the motion (topic). Not only will your child gain more knowledge about real-world issues, but your child will view issues from a plethora of different perspectives, thus encouraging them to develop more well supported opinions about current events! But it doesn't stop there! With impromptu motions, your child will be given 1 hour to prepare and debate a motion (topic) without prior preparation, which helps your child develop the skills to create a comprehensive argument and defense with minimal preparation! World Schools not only helps your child develop oratorical skills, but it will help your child identify fallacies and create defensible arguments to use in their everyday lives. World Schools Debate is unique in that it most resembles real-world communication. The debate form emphasizes the combination of arguments and ideas with presentation, teamwork, and strategy. These elements combined, help students to prepare for their future by building the foundational set of skills required for university and the business environment.
How Can World Schools Help My Child?
World Schools Debate is a combination of prepared motions and impromptu motions. With prepared motions, your child will research contemporary issues to prepare a "case" supporting or negating the motion (topic). Not only will your child gain more knowledge about real-world issues, but your child will view issues from a plethora of different perspectives, thus encouraging them to develop more well supported opinions about current events! But it doesn't stop there! With impromptu motions, your child will be given 1 hour to prepare and debate a motion (topic) without prior preparation, which helps your child develop the skills to create a comprehensive argument and defense with minimal preparation! World Schools not only helps your child develop oratorical skills, but it will help your child identify fallacies and create defensible arguments to use in their everyday lives. World Schools Debate is unique in that it most resembles real-world communication. The debate form emphasizes the combination of arguments and ideas with presentation, teamwork, and strategy. These elements combined, help students to prepare for their future by building the foundational set of skills required for university and the business environment.
Program Information
Course Structure
The structure of our courses vary by the level of the program and are designed to lead into each other as students progress to higher skill levels. We will look into the makings of a speech and argumentation so students will be able to develop organized speeches and effective arguments. We will also work on presentation, strategy, time management, team strategy, case construction, and a variety of other essential public speaking and debate skills. The program also covers life essentials like research skills and situational awareness in conversation and speech. Most importantly, we emphasize the application of all the learned skills and place a heavier emphasis on practice and individual feedback. Contact us at debatekaty@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Location and Materials
Dates and Location: Katy Debate, for its Summer 2023 camps, will be hosting its sessions in a large classroom at the Red Lion Inn & Suites (25633 Kingsland Blvd B, Katy, TX, 77494). Typically our morning sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and our afternoon sessions run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Materials: Every student should bring a writing utensil and paper to write on. Students must also have a device that connects to the internet, such as a laptop (recommended) or phone. This device is a necessity when practicing research skills debates.
Onboarding Form
Prior to the start of camp, please ensure you have filled out the onboarding form linked in your registration confirmation email. This form provides us with necessary information about your student, including grade level, debate experience, allergies, etc. The online terms of service agreement must be accepted before we can allow your student to participate in one of our programs. If there are any issues with receiving, finding, or filling out the form, contact us; we are happy to help.
Food Policy
Katy Debate will not provide snacks or food, however, your child is allowed to bring snacks (water is encouraged). Products with peanuts will not be allowed into the building due to allergies. If your child has a non-peanut food allergy, please contact us so we are able to take proper precautions. We also advise that students do not share food with each other.
Referrals and Discounts
Financial Assistance: Katy Debate offers need-based financial assistance for our camp when given proper documentation. Feel free to contact us for more information!
Want to save $25-50 on our camp? If you refer one person to sign up for our camp, both you and your friend will receive $25 off! If you refer two or more people to sign up, each person in your group will receive $50 off! Just fill out our group discount form to claim your discount for yourself and each group member! Once camp begins, we'll refund you and your referrals!
***Each member of your group must purchase a seat at our camp before your group is eligible for this discount.
Returns and Refunds
Cancellations must take place 2 weeks prior to the start date in order to receive a full refund. A partial refund of 50% will be issued if a refund is requested within this 2-week period. No refund will be issued if we are not notified of a student's withdrawal before the camp starts. In the event that Katy Debate releases camp location or times within the two week period and you are unable to attend camp, you may appeal for a full refund. Notify us of a student withdrawal by emailing debatekaty@gmail.com with your student name, parent name, and reason for cancellation. Once a cancellation occurs, any special promotions including sales that were previously afforded cannot be reapplied. In the unlikely event that a program is canceled by Katy Debate, you will receive a full refund.
Your Safety Is Our Priority!
Sick Day Policy
At Katy Debate, your child's safety is our #1 priority. We expect all parents supporting our in-person programs to report any illness regarding their students as soon as possible. Instructors will be prepared to catch them up on anything they've missed, upon return! The illness policies of Katy Debate are based on the CDC guidelines and are designed to maximize the program experience while minimizing any risk to your child.
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