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Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate

The University of Texas at Dallas · $2,400/week

The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers intensive policy 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 policy debate programs. The institute is run by the University of Texas at Dallas, with Dr. Brian Lain listed as the Director of Debate. It offers overnight programs for high school students, focusing on intensive debate training. While there is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, the website highlights a staff composed of current and former collegiate debaters and coaches. The camp's Facebook page (@UTDdebate) is active, showcasing past events and staff. Google reviews for 'UT Dallas Debate' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with comments praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on students' debate skills.
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Who thrives here

Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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
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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 - Policy Debate

What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate accept?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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 - Policy Debate cost?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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 - Policy Debate?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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 - Policy Debate provide lunch?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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 - Policy Debate compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Policy Debate 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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