Please note: Middle School Congressional Debate Camp - Session I and Session II are the same class, just held at different times. Please only register your student for ONE of the two session options. All students in 5-8th grade are invited to participate in our middle school Student Congress camp! No experience required. Your student will learn to successfully debate with civility in an academic setting and gain the soft skills necessary to build consensus among people with diverse opinions after attending middle school congressional debate camp. Each day students will learn strategies and best practices to help them grow as empathic listeners who can adapt messages to meet the needs of diverse audiences. Students will also learn how to respond to and successfully refute opposing arguments. After attending middle school congressional debate camp, students will be prepared to excel in academic courses in which they need to research, write, present, and defend positions. Tuition includes lunch in the Augsburg cafeteria. Aftercare from 3pm - 6pm is available for $75 for the week.
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