Chicago Debate Summer Institute:
Information on the CDSI will be posted when confirmed with Chicago Public Schools.
University Residential Debate Institutes:
Check back soon for more updates, including discounts negotiated for CDL students with these camps
Full-ride camp scholarships:
Congratulations to the following thirteen students who have been selected to receive full-ride scholarships obtained by the CDC to attend debate camp this summer:
Northwestern University Chicago Scholars, Evanston – July 8th – August 4th:
- Alejandra Delcid, Von Steuben
- Saaleha Johnson, Brooks
- Donald Rapier, Lindblom
- Mario Torres, Thomas Kelly
Samford University Summer Debate Institute, Birmingham, Alabama – June 24th – July 7th:
- Vichina Austin, Hyde Park
- Danielle Harris, Marshall
- Isaac Jackson IV, Phillips
Illinois State University Redbird Debate Institute, Bloomington/Normal – June 24th – June 30th:
- Christian Hernandez, Chicago Bulls College Prep (2012 Redbird Debate Institute Fellow)
Indiana University Hoosier Debate Camp, Bloomington, Indiana – June 30th – July 7th:
- Jose Cruz, Perspectives Joslin
- Andre Goins, VOISE Academy
- Raven Heard, CICS Ellison
- Orlando Orgaza, Phoenix Military Academy
- Gianna Ramirez, Lane Tech
Each of these students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to camp, bringing $100 – $150 spending money, and complying with all camp requirements, policies, and deadlines.
University Residential Camps in the Midwest (listed by starting date):
- University of Kentucky, 6/17/12 – 7/7/12, $1600 after a $300 discount for CDL students (if 5 or more CDL debaters attend, the cost is $1400 per student)
- University of Michigan National Debate Institute, 6/17/12 – 7/7/12, $2300
- Illinois State University, 6/24/12 – 6/30/12, $405 after a very generous 40% discount for CDL debaters
- Northwestern University, 7/8/12 – 8/4/12, $4650
- Michigan State University Spartan Debate Institute 3-Week, 7/8/12 – 7/27/12, $1800
University of Michigan 7-Week, 6/17/12 – 8/4/12, $5710 (due to expense, only recommended for most ambitious debaters, particularly seniors)
Northwestern’s financial aid form, due 5/4/12 (early admission by 4/6/12), Northwestern has generously given full tuition scholarships to a few of our debaters every year
Michigan State University Spartan Debate Institute 4-Week, 7/8/12 – 8/3/12, $3900 SDI scholarship application (partial scholarships only, up to a few hundred dollars) due by 4/27/12
University National Camps (listed by starting date):
- Emory National Debate Institute 6-week Juniors and Seniors, 6/10/12 – 7/21/12, $2100 after a very generous 50% discount for urban debaters
- Cal Berkeley National Debate Institute, 6/17/12 – 7/7/12, $1425 after a very generous 50% discount for urban debaters
- Dartmouth Debate Workshop, for students going into their sophomore or junior years, 6/20/12 – 7/11/12, $3550
- University of Texas Austin 3-Week, 6/22/12 – 7/12/12, $1273 or $1675 (depending upon research or skills program) after a generous 33% discount for CDL debaters
- University of North Texas 3-Week, 6/24/12 – 7/12/12, $1380-$1440 after a very generous 40% discount for CDL debaters
Emory National Debate Institute Sophomore 4-week, 6/23/12 – 7/21/12, $1500 after a very generous 50% discount for urban debaters
DDW scholarship application, due 5/4
Dartmouth Debate Institute, 7/15/12 – 8/12/12, $4450 (DDI has two full-tuition scholarships available each year and can typically provide up to $2000 in financial aid otherwise based on demonstrated need)
DDI scholarship application, due 5/4
University of Texas Austin 3-Week Sophomore Select, 6/22/12 – 7/12/12, $1642 after a generous 33% discount for CDL debaters (a very promising lab focused on debaters going into their sophomore year led by two experienced, excellent instructors at a great price, applications for this Sophomore Select program due by 4/1)
University of Texas Austin 3-Week, 7/14/12 – 8/3/12, $1273 or $1675 (depending upon research or skills program) after a generous 33% discount for CDL debaters
University of Texas Austin 6-Week, 6/22/12 – 8/3/12, $3484 after a generous 33% discount for CDL debaters (recommended only for very motivated Varsity debaters, this lab will be co-led by Whitney Young alum and 2010 National Champion Misael Gonzalez of Trinity University)
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