Attending WDI

Have you already registered for WDI? Congratulations, and thank you! We're excited you're joining us this August. We're certain you'll love WDI as much as we do.

Registration packets with more information will be sent to you in July. Want to be sure we've received your registration? Contact WDI at womensdebateinstitute@gmail.com

When to Arrive

Check in will be on August 8th. For those who are driving, please plan to arrive no later than 4:00 pm. For those who are flying, please arrange your flight so that you arrive at the Seattle-Tacoma airport no later than 12 pm on Sunday, August 8th. There will be a shuttle available to transport you to camp. the shuttle costs an additional $50.

When to Depart

Students should plan to be picked up by 12:00 on Wednesday, August 11th. There will be no adult supervision after 2:00 on August 11th. For students who are flying, please plan your flights to depart after 3:00 on August 12th. If your flight departs early than 3:00, we cannot provide you with shuttle service to the Seattle-Tacoma airport.

Getting to Fort Worden

Fort Worden is a two hour drive from Seattle. The Fort's website has an excellent Directions page, with information about ferries. If you prefer, you can take the car and passenger ferry from Keystone to Port Townsend. We'll be happy to pick you up at the ferry terminal, but be sure to let us know.

Lodging

Students and staff will stay in the Fort Worden dormitories. Linens, a pillow and blanket, bar soap, and towels are provided. Your registration fee includes dinner on August 8th, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on August 9th and 10th, and breakfast on August 11th. You will be staying in dormitory style lodging. There is ample opportunity for card games, music, and other night time revelry. Students have a curfew of 10 pm each night. Staff members stay in the adjacent dormitory. .

What to bring

Basic linens and towels are provided. Debaters may wish to bring sleeping bags or pillows. Although it is summer, Fort Worden is on Puget Sound and it can get *cold* at night! We recommend bringing warm clothes (long pants, a sweater and jacket, even a hat and scarf) for night time activities. Students have access to the Fort's many hiking trails, and we organize a hike on one day. Bring sturdy walking shoes - hiking boots aren't necessary. Flashlights come in very handy. As always, cameras, iPods, and computers are allowed. The Fort has wi-fi access, but cell phone coverage can be spotty. It's not all fun and games! Bring paper, pens, notebooks, and any debate supplies you normally use. If you are applying for college and have begun writing entrance essays, bring those too. Our staff would love to help you polish and brainstorm your essay. If you have any other questions, please contact us. See you in August!