Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum
The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers intensive summer debate training for high school students, focusing on Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy...
▌ Editor's read The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute is an intensive summer program for high school students, hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas. The institute offers specialized tracks for Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and Policy debate, with options for both commuter and residential students. The program is directed by Dr. Brian Lain, Director of Debate at UTD, and features a staff composed of current and former college debate coaches and national champions, as detailed on their 'Staff' page. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the website emphasizes individualized attention. The program does not appear to be ACA accredited, nor does it mention state licensing or background checks for staff on its website. 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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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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 - Public Forum
- What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum accept?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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 - Public Forum cost?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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 - Public Forum?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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 - Public Forum provide lunch?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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 - Public Forum compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
- Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum 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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