Yale Debate Association hosts a PF Summer Camp
Hey! The Yale Debate Association (YDA) is excited to invite you to our Summer 2026 Public Forum Debate Summer Camp! It will run virtually from July 10th to 12th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST, with optional office hours until 10:00 PM EST. The priority application deadline is May 15th, and the regular deadline is June 12th. Please find the sign-up form here.
We will place students into different classes, or “labs” with other students of similar experience levels, where they will listen to lectures, debate in practice debates, do speaking drills, and so on.
What makes our camp unique?
The camp will be staffed entirely by Yale Debate Association team members. Aside from being some of the best college debaters in the country, our instructors have ample experience competing in and coaching high school debate. We have received multiple bids to the Tournament of Champions, championed nationals in LD and World Schools Debate, and many have coached either privately, or at camps such as NOVA Debate Camp. We are passionate about providing students with high quality instruction.
Methods for payments are attached at this link. The YDA offers need-based financial aid ranging from 10% to 100% of the full program cost for students whose financial circumstances prevent them from covering the full fee. To apply for financial aid, please fill out this form.
All proceeds will go toward helping the YDA cover fees associated with competing in national and international tournaments, as well as supporting our annual events, which include the Osterweis Tournament—a free tournament for Connecticut high school students—and the Yale Intervarsity, North America's largest & most prestigious international university debate tournament.
For any further inquiries, please email development.yda@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!