SUMMER 2023 DEBATE CAMP INFORMATION

Summer 2023 Debate Camps and Workshops

Ages 7-10, 11-14, and 14-18

Summer 2023 Debate Camp Schedule

June 19-June 23 Mon-Fri
June 26-June 30 Mon-Fri
July 10-July 14 Mon-Fri
July 17-July 21 Mon-Fri
July 24-July 28 Mon-Fri
July 31-August 4 Mon-Fri

9:00 am-12:00 pm (Morning Session)

1:00-4:00 pm (Afternoon Session)

9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00-4:00 pm (All Day Session)

Camp Tuition Rates

Full Day (Both Morning and Afternoon), 5-day camps – $600 per student

Half Day (Morning or Afternoon), 5-day camps – $450 per student

Sibling Discount 10% Off

Camp Location

All Cogito Debate summer camps and
workshops are held at 16808 Armstrong Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606.

Camp Age Groups

Elementary, Middle School, and High School

Time Daily Camp Schedule
8:45
9:00
9:45
10:00
10:45
11:00
12:00

12:45
1:00
1:45
2:00
2:45
3:00
4:00

Morning Session Student Arrival
Camp/Workshop Starts
Snack Break/Games
Camp/Workshop Resumes
Snack Break/Games
Camp/Workshop Resumes
Morning Session Dismissed

Afternoon Session Student Arrival
Camp/Workshop Starts
Snack Break/Games
Camp/Workshop Resumes
Snack Break/Games
Camp/Workshop Resumes
Afternoon Session Dismissed

Snack & Lunch:
Students are provided with a morning and afternoon snack. If a student has allergies or a special diet, please send an alternative snack with your student. Due to the location of our Cogito Summer program, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.
For all of our All Day (9:00 am-4:00 pm) students, a “bag lunch” is provided each day and pizza on Fridays. For Morning Only or Afternoon Only students, a lunch fee of $50 for the week is required if you want them to have lunch before/after their camp.
If a camper has allergies or a special diet, please send an alternative lunch with the camper.

Summer 2023 Lunch Menu:
Monday – Pizza Bites
Tuesday – Chicken Nuggets
Wednesday – Chicken Taquitos
Thursday – Ham/Turkey Sandwiches
Friday – Pizza

Information Updates:
We keep in touch with all of our Summer program families both in advance and during the camp session. Parents/guardians receive a confirmation email immediately following registration via our parent portal site, Jackrabbit. A second email detailing pick-up/drop-off instructions and other welcome information will follow within 1 month in advance of your registered camp. During the week, pictures and daily updates are posted on Cogito’s INSTAGRAM PAGE. At the end of the week (every Friday), we will have a parent showcase and invite parents and family to come watch all of our students present.

Hours of Operation:
Our center opens every day (Mon-Fri) at 8:45 am for student sign-in and camps end at 4:00 pm each day. Morning Only students are released at 12:00 pm for pick up. All Day/Morning students are welcome to arrive between 8:45 am and 9:00 am each morning, while Afternoon students may arrive between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm. All materials required for our camps are provided, with the exception of some classes requiring a tablet/laptop for research purposes.
Age Groups and Program:
Cogito Debate’s Summer program suits students in grades 2-12. All instruction is distinct according to student age and ability. We have separate camps/workshops per age group: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. All summer camps and workshops have 3 program components: Debate, Public Speaking, and a Parent Showcase to prepare for. See our PROGRAM DETAILS page for additional information on each offered camp/workshop.

Parent Showcase:
A Parent Showcase is scheduled on the last day of class (Friday) of each camp. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents to observe their student’s progress. Additionally, the Parent Showcase allows the students to give speeches and/or Spontaneous Argumentation debates in front of a new audience, which is an invaluable opportunity. Family members are welcome to join.

Morning Session Parent Showcase: 11:00 am-12:00 pm on Friday
Afternoon Session Parent Showcase: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm on Friday

Summer 2023 Debate Camp Calendar

Session 1: June 19-June 23

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
1 June 19-June 23, Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: Roller Coasters and Rising Costs: The Business of Theme Parks
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
1 June 19-June 23, Monday-Friday Students in Leadership: Candidate Elections MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Creative Writing MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
1 June 19-June 23, Monday-Friday Students in Leadership: Candidate Elections HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Creative Writing HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Session 2: June 26-June 30

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
2 June 26-June 30, Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: Shark Tank Inventors
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus

Aternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
2 June 26-June 30, Monday-Friday Music and the Brain MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Drama and Diversity MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
2 June 26-June 30, Monday-Friday Music and the Brain HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Drama and Diversity HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Session 3: July 10-July 14

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
3 July 10 – July 14, Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: The Magic of Storytelling
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus

 

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
3 July 10-June 14, Monday-Friday Mock Trial: Objections MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

 

Ambitions of Success MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
3 July 10-July 14, Monday-Friday Mock Trial: Objections HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

 

Ambitions of Success HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Session 4: July 17-July 21

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
4 July 17 – July 21 Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: Roller Coasters and Rising Costs: The Business of Theme Parks
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
4 July 17-June 21, Monday-Friday Ted Talks MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Creative Writing MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
4 July 17-July 21, Monday-Friday Ted Talks HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

Creative Writing HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Session 5: July 24-July 28

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
5 July 24 – July 28 Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: Shark Tank Inventors
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus

 

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
5 July 24-June 28, Monday-Friday Conflict and Learning MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

 

Students in Leadership: Candidate Elections MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
5 July 24-July 28, Monday-Friday Conflict and Learning HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)

 

Students in Leadership: Candidate Elections HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Session 6: July 31-August 04

Age Group Session Camp Dates Camp Options
Ages 7-10
ELEMENTARY
6 July 31 – August 04, Monday-Friday Junior Speakers and Debaters: The Magic of Storytelling
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm)
Public Speaking Focus 

 

Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)
Debate Focus

All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00)
Public Speaking & Debate

Ages 11-14
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6 July 31-August 04, Monday-Friday Mock Trial: Objections MS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm) 

 

Drama and Diversity MS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

Ages 14-18
HIGH SCHOOL
4 July 31-August 04, Monday-Friday Mock Trial: Objections HS Workshop
Morning Session (9:00-12:00 pm) 

 

Drama and Diversity HS Workshop
Afternoon Session (1:00-4:00 pm)

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