Speech and Debate
Young Scholars Institute provides opportunities for students to learn speaking and argumentation skills. Instructors will provide valuable feedback and advice to students so that they will be well prepared to speak publicly and confidently, to do research, and to think critically.
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We offer speech and debate classes year-round!
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2017 SEASON DAY/DATE/LOCATION/TOURNAMENT TYPE |
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SUMMER SEMESTER 2017
June 5th, 2017 - August 5th, 2017: SPEECH & DEBATE CLASSES Elementary School (4th, 5th and 6th)
<<<Please change this word: I copied from website>>> With the unique Nova emphasis on fun and experiential learning, the elementary school program lays the foundation to change young students lives forever and for the better. Students develop self-confidence and focus while developing effective communication skills. Through active speaking exercises and drills, students find their power and unique voices while learning technical mastery of speech events. Students also develop critical thinking, argumentation and basic research and case-building skills by learning fundamentals of SPAR, Congressional debate, parliamentary debate, and Public Forum debate. The powerful ability to improvise and come up with communication on-the-spot is emphasized. Through a fun and active environment, students build the key communication skills they need to succeed in life. Tournament participation is voluntary but highly encouraged. Please change this schedules to Monday to Saturdyay SUNDAYS (6th Grd ONLY - more debate) 1:15pm to 3:15pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SUNDAYS 3:30pm to 5:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) MONDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 22nd - Aug 7th (no class Jun 19th & Jul 3rd) WEDNESDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 24th - Aug 2nd (no class Jun 21st) THURSDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 25th - Aug 3rd (no class Jun 22nd) MIDDLE School (6th, 7th, 8th)
<<<Change word>>> Middle school can be a tough time for children as they navigate the ups and downs of their age, transition into middle school and deal with other changes. Empowering youth with self-confidence and the power of a unique and strong voice can often be the key to a wonderful and life-changing middle school time period. With the unique Nova emphasis on fun, self-empowerment, academic skill-building and experiential learning, the middle school program at Nova 42 remains a powerhouse, much-admired and never-duplicated. The speech and debate classes expose students to a broad training in speech events and debate events. Students actively engage and participate in public speaking drills, exercises, speeches, improvisational activities, SPAR, Congressional debate, Lincoln Douglas debate and Public Forum debate. With our unique access to NEXIS research databases, Nova offers students research training, critical thinking, case-building and other crucial academic skills. With over 32-35 tournaments (2 to3 in the summer) available for students, Nova also provides an experiential training ground unparalleled in the speech and debate community. Students develop self-confidence and focus while developing effective communication skills. Through a fun and active environment, students build the key communication skills they need to succeed in life. Tournament participation is voluntary but highly encouraged. <<<Please change: copied from Website>>> NEW - POWER OF COMMUNICATION (Writing and Speech) SUNDAYS 1:15pm to 3:15pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SPEECH and DEBATE SUNDAYS 3:30pm to 5:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SPEECH and DEBATE MONDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 22nd - Aug 7th (no class Jun 19th & Jul 3rd) SPEECH and DEBATE THURSDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 25th - Aug 3rd (no class Jun 22nd) MS/HS LD THURSDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 25th - Aug 3rd (no class Jun 22nd) Public Forum Debate Skills (grades 5th to 10th)
<<Please change titles and word all>> This intensive but fun 5-day camp is for the novice debater (except for Adv PF Camp). He or she will learn the fundamentals of argumentation, critical thinking and presentation. Students will learn Public Forum debate as well as introduction to Congressional debate. A debate tournament is set up for the final day, with prizes. Students must bring a sack lunch Monday-Thursday. Nova 42 provides a lunch on Friday. SUMMER PF CAMP 1 (NATS) June 5th to 9th(9:00am - 4:00pm) SUMMER PF CAMP 2 June 26th to 30th(9:00am - 4:00pm) SUMMER INTRO PF CAMP July 24th to 28th (9:00am - 4:00pm) SUMMER ADV PF CAMP July 31st to Aug 4th(9:00am - 4:00pm) |
YSI Kids (grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd)
It's never too early to be a confident speaker! The focus of this class is to introduce public speaking and fundamentals of speech and presentation to our youngest stars. Filled with fun improv games, storytelling and other hands-on drills, communication basics and more, this class builds the foundation of self-confidence and a joy of public speaking at an early age! <<<Please change this word: I copied from website>>>> Can you Change Proposal Schedules SUNDAYS 10:00am to 11:00am 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SUNDAYS 11:00am to 12:00pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 8th - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) MONDAYS 3:30pm to 4:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 22nd - Aug 7th (no classes on Jun 19th & Jul 3rd) TUESDAYS 3:30-4:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 23rd - Aug 8th (no classes on Jun 20th & Jul 4th) WEDNESDAYS 3:30pm to 4:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 24th - Aug 2nd (no classes on June 21st) THURSDAYS 3:30pm to 4:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 25th - Aug 3rd (no classes Jun 22nd) High School (9th, 10th, 11th. 12th)
<<<Please change schedule and word: I copied from website>>> As students enter high school and start thinking about college and beyond, effective public speaking skills become a key advantage to stand out to colleges and prospective employers. With the unique Nova emphasis on fun, self-empowerment, academic skill-building and experiential learning, the high school program at Nova 42 is a paragon of flexibility and teamwork with high schools. The speech and debate classes expose students to a broad training in speech events and debate events. Students actively engage and participate in public speaking drills, exercises, speeches, improvisational activities, SPAR, Congressional debate, parliamentary debate, Lincoln Douglas debate and Public Forum debate. Debate training is often invaluable in mastering language art skills as well as learning about the world around us. With our unique access to NEXIS research databases, Nova offers high school students research training, critical thinking, case-building and other crucial academic skills. Students develop self-confidence and focus while developing effective communication skills. Through a fun and active environment, students build the key communication skills they need to succeed in life. NEW - POWER OF COMMUNICATION (Writing and Speech) SUNDAYS 1:15pm to 3:15pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SPEECH and DEBATE SUNDAYS 3:30pm to 5:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes on Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SPEECH and DEBATE WEDNESDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 24th - Aug 2nd (no class Jun 21st) MS/HS LD THURSDAYS 4:30pm to 6:30pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 25th - Aug 3rd (no class Jun 22nd) OTHER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES: SUNDAYS IE CLASS (No Debate) 10:15am to 12:15pm 2017 Summer Session (10 classes) - May 21st - Aug 6th (no classes Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) SUNDAYS ADVANCED Public Forum Debate* (MS (8th grade) and HS by invitation only) 10:15am to 12:15pm 2017 Summer Session (10 cls) - May 21st - Aug-6th (no classes Jun 18th & Jul 2nd) *(this class is by coach invitation only) Lincoln Douglas Debate Skills (grades 6th to 12th)
(previous debate experience required) <<Please change titles and word all>> This intensive but fun 5-day camp is for the debater interested in expanding his or her skills into values and philosophies. He or she will review the fundamentals of argumentation, critical thinking and presentation. Students will learn the strategies of Lincoln Douglas debate as well as advanced techniques such as Kritiks and Theory. A debate tournament is set up for the final day, with prizes. Students must bring a sack lunch Monday-Thursday. Nova 42 provides a lunch on Friday. SUMMER LD CAMP 1 (NATS) June 12th to 16th (9:00am - 4:00pm) SUMMER INTRO LD CAMP July 10th to 14th (9:00am - 4:00pm) SUMMER ADV LD CAMP July 17th to 21st (9:00am - 4:00pm) |
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<<Please change titles and word all>> Individual Events Camps(grades 5th to 12th)
This fun-filled workshop style 3-day camp is for the speaker interested in expanding their skills around interpretive and performance style events. He or she will review the fundamentals of voice, blocking and piece preparation. Students will learn the basics of performance as well as advanced techniques fore national level competition. A tournament is set up for the final day, with prizes. Students must bring a sack lunch Monday-Thursday. Nova 42 provides a hot lunch on Friday. <<Please change titles and word all>> SUMMER INTERP CAMP July 10th to 14th(9:00am - 4:00pm) |
Elementary Camps (grades 4th to 6th)
This intensive but fun 5-day camp is for the novice debater (except for Adv PF Camp). He or she will learn the fundamentals of argumentation, critical thinking and presentation. Students will learn Public Forum debate as well as introduction to Congressional debate. A debate tournament is set up for the final day, with prizes. Students must bring a sack lunch Monday-Thursday. Nova 42 provides a lunch on Friday. <<Please change titles and word all>> ONE or TWO WEEKS SPEECH AND DEBATE CAMP 1 June 5th to 9th(9:00am - 3:00pm) SPEECH AND DEBATE CAMP 2 June 12th to 16th (9:00am - 3:00pm) SUMMER PF* CAMP June 26th to 30th (9:00am - 4:00pm) * With permission of Coach SUMMER INTRO PF CAMP July 31st to Aug 4th(9:00am - 4:00pm) |