Program

The 2010 schedule is still being created. But in addition to all the great topic specific and skills lectures we offer you can always count on specific classes that discuss gender and race and its relationship to the topic as well as a quality time devoted to the college process. Here you expect to learn about the application process, scholarships, financial aid, debating in college and more.

 

Below is the 2010 Schedule:

 

SUNDAY:  August 8th

5:00-6:00

Icebreaker event - Beach

6:30-8:30

Dinner at kitchen shelter, followed by keynote address


Monday:  August 10th


Time

POLICY- ADVANCED

POLICY- NOVICE

LD

8:00-9:00

Breakfast

9:00-9:40

Introduction to the Topic Part 1 – Iraq and Afghanistan – Liz Kim
Genres of affirmatives and negative arguments in countries where the US deployment is based in recent military action; this should include some background on the military campaigns in both countries

Introduction to the Topic Part 1 – Iraq and Afghanistan – Liz Kim
Genres of affirmatives and negative arguments in countries where the US deployment is based in recent military action; this should include some background on the military campaigns in both countries

 

 

 

Ten Minute Break

9:50-10:30

Introduction to the Topic Part 2 – South Korea, Japan, Turkey and Kuwait - Anjali
Genres of affirmatives and negatives regarding the countries with long-term US deployments; this should include some background on US presence in these countries.

Introduction to the Topic Part 2 – South Korea, Japan, Turkey and Kuwait - Anjali
Genres of affirmatives and negatives regarding the countries with long-term US deployments; this should include some background on US presence in these countries.

 

 

Ten Minute Break

10:40-11:30

General Negative Approaches to the Topic - Carly
What are the main genres of negative arguments?  This should include discussion of condition/consultation CPs and non-politics generic DAs.

Constructing an Affirmative - Aleava
Learn about the basic structure of  disadvantages and critiques and discuss primary negative positions and strategies.

 

 

Ten Minute Break

11:40-12:30

The Politics of the Topic - Linda
What are the political ramifications of affirmative plans?  What will politics DAs look like on this topic, and how will they interact with affirmatives?

Topicality - Ana
Learn how to construct a Topicality position, use Topicality as part of a negative strategy, and respond to a Topicality position as the affirmative.  We will discuss general Topicality arguments and theory.

 

12:30-1:30

Lunch

1:30-3:00

Introductory Lecture: Introduction to Feminism and Race – Rae Lynn and Dev
This session will be topic specific, but is a general introduction for girls who have not been to the camp before and those who may want to review.  How does it interact with this year’s topic?

Introductory Lecture: Introduction to Feminism and Race theory  - Rae Lynn and Dev
This session will be topic specific, but is a general introduction for girls who have not been to the camp before and those who may want to review.  How does it interact with this year’s topic?

 

3:00-5:00

Workshop for College Thinking About College - Rae Lynn, Carly, Ana, Liz - This block of time is to talk to girls about college: the application process, the search process, financial aid, debate options, college mentors etc. You might go over a sample college application and bring example of good college essays/statements/resumes. This workshop gets the girls practicing and trying out ideas in a safe space where they can get good constructive feedback. –

6:00

Dinner catered at Kitchen Shelter

7:00

Roundtable discussion- Facilitated by Leah Castella
Is debate a feminist activity? Can it be?  Why We Love Debate and What It Can Do For You

10:00

Everyone in the dorms for the night


Tuesday

 

Time

POLICY- ADVANCED

POLICY- NOVICE

LD

 

8:00-9:00

Breakfast

 

9:00-10:00

One on One Argument Preparation – Session 1 - Liz, Vanova, Laura, Linda, Anjali
Come work in small groups with lab leaders to fine-tune arguments that you have learned at previous institutes.  Prepare more advanced blocks and “to do” lists for how to continue to prepare the argument at home –

Counterplans - Carly
Learn how to construct a counterplan, how to strategically use a counterplan as the negative, and how to answer a counterplan as an affirmative.  We will discuss the basics of counterplan theory, including competition and the status of a counterplan.

 

 

 

 

Break

 

10:15-11:30

De-Mystifying the K – Introduction to Critical Theory – Laura
Come learn the basics of critical theory.

De-Mystifying the K – Introduction to Critical Theory
Come learn the basics of critical theory.

 

 

 

Break

 

11:45-12:30

Alternative Debate - Anjali

Alternative Debate

 

 

12:30-1:30

Lunch

 

1:30-3:15

Debating Paperless - Ana
This lecture is for all students, and should include tricks for both teams who want to go paperless, and tricks for students learning how to debate against paperless teams.

Oral Advocacy in the Round - Aleava
Practice delivering speeches and participating in cross-examination.  Learn how to be an effective oral advocate of your positions and how to efficiently use your time during a debate.

 

 

3:30-4:30

Now What?  How to Take What You Have Learned This Summer and Win Debates – Liz K. and Linda
Come learn some of the closely-guarded secrets of many of the top coaches and the debaters in the country of how they manage their squad.  Come learn research tricks, tips on intel gathering, organization of squad files, etc

 

4:45

Sarah Leads a Group Hike

 

6:00-6:30

Banquet in the Commons

 

6:30-7:30

Policy Scholars Debate the Topic

 

7:30 -8:30

Activity in the Dorms

 

10:00

Everyone in the dorms for the night

 

Wednesday:  August 11th

8:00-9:00

Breakfast

9:00-12:00

Evaluations, Pack Up, and Say Your Goodbyes