Chicago Debate Summer Institute 2024

Chicago Debates Summer Institute is a three-week-long immersive speech and debate camp that allows students to build key leadership, argumentation, public speaking, and critical thinking skills. This year's camp will include a track for speech, policy debate, and public forum debate.If you're unsure which debate format is right for you reach out to the Director of Programs, Sonny Patel: spatel@chicagodebates.org or check here to find your school. 

CDSI will run from Monday, July 22, 2024 to Friday, August 9, 2024 

• Speech Camp: July 22 - July 26 | NO SPOTS REMAINING 
• Debate Camp: July 29 - August 9

 Location: Mark T. Skinner West Elementary 

*Camp tournaments on July 26 and August 9 will be at multiple locations. Additional details to follow. 

How long does the speech and debate camp run each day?
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM with breakfast starting at 8:30 AM. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided. 

How do I know if I qualify as a Title 1 student?
Regardless of what CPS school you or your student attends, any household meeting the following United States Department of Agriculture income guidelines would qualify. Title 1 registrants must verify their status with Chicago Debates staff. Failure to do so will result in being charged the full CPS Student price.