Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking
The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers intensive summer debate programs for high school students, focusing on various debate formats and extemporaneous...
▌ Editor's read The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute, hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, has been operating for over 30 years, indicating a long-standing program. The institute is directed by Dr. Brian Lain, the Director of Debate at UTD. It offers both residential and commuter options for its programs, which focus on various debate formats including Extemporaneous Speaking, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, and Public Forum. The staff includes current and former national champions and coaches from top university programs, suggesting a high level of expertise. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes individualized attention and small group instruction. The camp's Instagram (@utdallasdebate) and Facebook (UTDdebate) pages are active, showcasing program activities and student achievements. Google reviews for the University of Texas at Dallas generally reflect positively on the institution, but specific reviews for the debate institute are not readily available. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run academic programs.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. academic programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: not listed
- Address: 800 West Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas 75080-3021
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking
- What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking accept?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking is open to children ages not listed. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking cost?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking publishes $1,400/week for the standard session. That sits 40% below the $2,350 median for academic camps in Richardson, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking is operated by a university program, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking provide lunch?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Extemporaneous Speaking is one of 12 academic camps in Richardson that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Congressional Debate · The University of Texas at Dallas · $1,350/week
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- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas · The University of Texas at Dallas · $2,400/week
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking · The University of Texas at Dallas · $1,300/week
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Lincoln-Douglas · The University of Texas at Dallas · $2,400/week
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Public Forum · The University of Texas at Dallas · $2,400/week
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Original Oratory / Informative Speaking · The University of Texas at Dallas · $1,350/week
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate · The University of Texas at Dallas · $2,400/week