Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas
The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers intensive Lincoln-Douglas debate training for high school students at the University of Texas at Dallas.
▌ Editor's read The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute's website (debatecamp.utdallas.edu) loads successfully and provides detailed information about its Lincoln-Douglas debate program. The camp is hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, indicating a university ownership type. The program is an overnight camp, offering a residential experience for high school students. Dr. Brian Lain is identified as the Director of Debate. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies, it highlights a staff of experienced coaches and faculty. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'UT Dallas Debate Camp' show a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on their children's debate skills. The camp's Facebook page, 'UTDdebate', is active and features updates and photos from past institutes.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas 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
- Not listed
- 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 - Lincoln-Douglas
- What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas accept?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas 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 - Lincoln-Douglas cost?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,350 median for academic camps in Richardson. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas is operated by a university program. 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 - Lincoln-Douglas provide lunch?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas 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 - Lincoln-Douglas compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Lincoln-Douglas 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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