Middle School Congressional Debate Camp - Session I
Jun 08 - Jun 12 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ages 10-14
Augusburg University
$5.00
About This Activity
Note - Congress Debate I and II are the same sessions, offered twice. Please sign up your student for only one session. 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. Additional Details: Lunch from the Augsburg Cafeteria is included in the tuition. Aftercare is offered from 3-6pm for $75 for the week. Daily Schedule: 9am-3pm
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Augusburg University
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2211 Riverside Ave. #26
Minneapolis, MN
55454-1350
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