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% OffCamp 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
Summer Camp and Workshop Information
Ages 7-10 (Elementary)
Junior Speakers and Debaters
Course Descriptions
- Junior Speakers and Debaters Camp
- Students in Leadership: Candidate Elections
- Creative Writing
- How Music Shapes Your Brain
- Drama and Diversity
- Mock Trial: Murder Mystery
- Ambitions of Success
- Ted Talks
- Conflict and Learning
Ages 11-14 (Middle School)
Ages 14-18 (High School)
| Time | Daily Camp Schedule |
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| 8:45 9:00 9:45 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:00 12:45 |
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 |
| Snack & Lunch: |
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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: |
| Information Updates: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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| 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: |
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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 |
Summer 2023 Debate Camp Calendar
Session 1: June 19-June 23
| Age Group | Session | Camp Dates | Camp Options |
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| 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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
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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 |
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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
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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 |
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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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) All Day Session (9:00-12:00,1:00-4:00) |
| 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 |
| 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 |