The 2021 Sessions Schedule

Schedule dates for Summer 2021 sessions. Please go to the ‘Daily Schedule’ post for an explanation of the schedule for each day of your program.

Each summer session involves daily lectures and small group practica, homework and homework review, open forums and strategy games, electives, and event performances.

Summer Tournaments and High School Conference (additional event for summer institute students)
Registration begins July 15 – Email announcement to all institute attendees
No fees for tournament registration. Registration deadline for both middle school and high school optional tournaments is Wednesday, August 11, 6:00 PM.

High School Academic Conference, integrated in leadership session, July 17-18
Middle School Summer Online PDP Championship Tournament, Saturday, August 14
High School Summer Online PDP Championship Tournament, Sunday, August 15

Middle School Debate (all sessions are appropriate for a student of any experience level)
Session 1, June 14-19
Session 2, July 6-11
Session 3, July 24-31 (SuperSession, includes additional instruction and summer championship tournament)

Middle School Scholars (appropriate for students at all levels of experience)
Session 1, June 21-25
Session 2, July 19-23

High School Debate (all sessions are appropriate for a student of any experience level)
Session 1, June 22-29
Session 2, August 1-9 (SuperSession, includes additional instruction and summer championship tournament)

High School Leadership/Professional Communication (appropriate for students at all levels of experience)
July 10-18