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Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp

The University of Texas at Dallas · $3,400/week

The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute offers intensive summer debate training for high school students, focusing on Public Forum and Extemporaneous Speaking,...

▌ Editor's read The Mean Green Comet Debate Institute is an academic summer camp hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, specifically by its nationally recognized debate program. The camp offers intensive training in Public Forum and Extemporaneous Speaking for high school students, with both residential and commuter options available. The director is Dr. Brian Lain, Director of Debate at UT Dallas. The website highlights a staff of experienced coaches, including current and former college debaters and coaches from successful high school programs. While not ACA accredited, which is common for university-run academic camps, the program leverages the resources and expertise of a major university debate team. Google reviews for 'UT Dallas Debate' show a 4.9-star rating from 20 reviews, with parents and students praising the quality of instruction and the positive learning environment. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@utdallasdebate) and Facebook (UTDallasDebate) page, showcasing student activities and program successes.
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Who thrives here

Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp 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 - Public Forum + Extemp

What ages does Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp accept?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp 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 + Extemp cost?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp publishes $3,400/week for the standard session. That sits 45% above the $2,350 median for academic camps in Richardson — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 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 + Extemp?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp 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 + Extemp provide lunch?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp 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 + Extemp compare to other academic camps in Richardson?
Mean Green Comet Debate Institute - Public Forum + Extemp 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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