Debate Camp 2026 Enrollment Open!

Policy of Persuasion is a 5.5-day policy debate intensive camp for homeschooled teens. Students go from zero debate experience to competing in two full rounds by Saturday morning — all through a Christian, classical, and practical approach to persuasion.

The camp follows NCFCA rules and focuses on the resolution for the 2026-27 school year. Completing the camp can count as ½ high school credit and makes students eligible to join the Upstate Area Debate Club for continued practice and competition. (UADC meets weekly on Wednesdays in downtown Greenville and is a great way to keep sharpening skills and gaining high school credit!)

What the Week Looks Like

Monday — Intro to debate and logic
Tuesday — Stock issues and affirmative case writing
Wednesday — Affirmative case workshop, negative philosophy and strategy, flowing
Thursday — Speaking responsibilities, speech delivery, what to expect in a round, reading ballots
Friday — Speech coaching, debate round prep, and practice rounds
Saturday — Back-to-back debate rounds. Every camper debates both sides of the resolution!

Evenings at home will include case writing and research to prepare for the next day — just want to be upfront about that!

Quick Details

When: June 1–6, 2026
Where: Greenville, SC (location TBA)
Time: M–F 9:30 am – 3:00 pm | Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages: 14+ (or advanced 8th graders with an older sibling)
Size: Limited to 16 students (4 minimum)

Cost

• Early bird: $275 (before May 1)
• After May 1: $315
• Sibling discount: $250 for second student, $225 for third, etc.

All prices include the Policy of Persuasion Interactive Notebook.

Register and read more details here!

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