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Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking

The University of Texas at Dallas · $1,300/week

The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers middle schoolers an introduction to public speaking and debate skills through a week-long day camp at the Univer...

▌ Editor's read The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute is a day camp hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, specifically designed for middle school students interested in public speaking and debate. The camp runs for one week, from July 29 to August 2, 2024, with a cost of $1300. The program emphasizes foundational skills, including argumentation, research, and presentation, taught by current college debaters and coaches from UTD's nationally recognized debate program. The website mentions that all UTD summer camp staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the resources and academic environment of a university. Google reviews for 'UT Dallas Debate' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with parents praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence and skills.
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Who thrives here

Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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 - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking

What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking accept?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public 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 - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking cost?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking publishes $1,300/week for the standard session. That sits 45% 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 - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking 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 - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking provide lunch?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public 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 - Middle School – Intro to Public Speaking compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Middle School – Intro to Public 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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