Debate Camp Maine

Coed
Ages 11-16
Specialty

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Overview

Debate Camp aims to empower students with the skills of effective communication and teamwork through the avenues of debate and public speaking. The goal of our program is to create informed and articulate global citizens. Our multi-level program specializes in parliamentary debate, public speaking and Model United Nations. Debate Camp generates a safe, enriching and super fun environment for raising 8th-11th graders of all ability levels.

Our signature overnight program has been bringing debate campers together since 2002 and takes place on Bowdoin College’s beautiful campus in Brunswick, Maine. It is the feature experience of our summer offerings, with unlimited enrichment and debate opportunities at all levels.

Specialty camp focus: Debate, Public Speaking, Model United Nations

Unique Features

An all-inclusive, week-long program for rising 8th to 11th graders (ages 12-16) with all ability levels welcome.
A curriculum featuring a World Schools module, an extended Model UN program, and daily debate rounds.
A well-balanced program that supplements debate and public speaking with fun daily recreation, evening games, and weekly cultural outings.
Multi-level instruction for all ability levels, with a dedicated "master's level" for experienced debaters.
Campers are housed in comfortable, gender-separate dorms with Debate Camp Program Staff housed on each floor.

Quick Facts

Year Opened 2002
Type Specialty
Gender Coed
Ages 11-16 years old
Sessions 1 week or less
Capacity 30 campers
Cost $1,995 /week
Total Activities 3 activities
Bunk Type Dorm Or Hotel
Camper to Staff 10:1 Ratio
Setting Campus
Waterfront Pool
Religion Non-Religious
Affiliation Independent

Activities

Academic

Academic Trips

Debate

Water

Swimming

Dates & Rates

2026 Season:

Camp Season July 20 - July 26
Session Lengths 1 week or less
Cost $1,995 /week

Financial Offers:

Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
Financial assistance: No
Special discounts: Available

Accommodations

Bunks

Type: Dorm Or Hotel
Not open air
Electricity/lights
Air conditioning
No separate bathhouse
Showers attached
Toilets attached

Health

Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
No doctor onsite
No nurse onsite
No 24/7 medical staff
No onsite health center

Dietary Needs

Food Allergies
No gluten free option
No kosher
Not peanut free
Not tree nut-free
No vegan option
No vegetarian option

International Campers

Enrolls non-US campers
1 countries have attended

Welcome Message

Daniel, Camp Director

Daniel Caplin teaches History and Humanities at Portsmouth Abbey School and helms the school’s Debate team and their Model UN program. He is a graduate of Providence College with BA's in History and Theatre and MA in History. He has also worked extensively for Portsmouth Abbey’s Summer School, as a teacher, activities coordinator, and as the trips coordinator. Daniel recently received Portsmouth Abbey’s 2023 Dom Peter Sidler Award for excellence in teaching.