Midwest Middle School Debate League
Fostering community and love for debate across the Midwest.
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IMPORTANT DATES
June 8th - Early Enrollment Deadline
June 30th - Late Enrollment Deadline
July 15th - Consent Forms and Enrollment Fees Due
August 1st to 5th - Camp Session
Enrollment Fees
Due by July 15th
$50
District 65/202 Students
Last day to enroll at this price is June 8th.
$100
Outside of D65 MMSDL Member Schools
Last day to enroll at this price is June 8th.
$150
Outside of the MMSDL and D65
Last day to enroll is June 8th.
+$50
Late Enrollment Fee
Applied after the June 8th deadline. Last day to enroll is June 30th.
Schedule
August 1st
Day 1 | Focus: Personalized Instruction
Check-in @ 8:30 am
Lab Session 1 @ 9:00am to 10:45 am
Break - 15 min
Lab Session 2 @ 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Lunch @ 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Lab Session 3 @1:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Check-Out @ 3:30 pm
August 2nd
Day 2 | Focus: Personalized Instruction
Check-in @ 8:30 am
Lab Session 1 @ 9:00am to 10:45 am
Break - 15 min
Lab Session 2 @ 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Lunch @ 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Lab Session 3 @1:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Check-Out @ 3:30 pm
August 3rd
Day 3 | Focus: Personalized Instruction
Check-in @ 8:30 am
Lab Session 1 @ 9:00am to 10:45 am
Break - 15 min
Lab Session 2 @ 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Lunch @ 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Lab Session 3 @1:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Check-Out @ 3:30 pm
August 4th
Day 4 | Focus: Mock-Debate Workshop
Check-in @ 8:30 am
Mock Debate @ 9:00am to 10:45 am
Break - 15 min
Reflection and Discussion @ 11:00 am to 12:45 pm
Lunch @ 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm
Tournament Talk and Speaking @1:30 pm to 3:15 pm
Check-Out @ 3:30 pm
August 5th
Day 5 | Focus: Camp Tournament
Check-in @ 8:30 am
Round 1 @ 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Round 2 @ 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Lunch @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Round 3 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Round 4 @ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Awards and Closing Ceremonies @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Consent Forms
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For Camp Address enter: 2233 Tech Dr, Evanston, IL 60208
Minors at Northwestern
Due: Jan 15th
Northwestern's release of liability form. Required for all campers in attendance.
Media Release Form
Due: Jan 15th
Optional form for the use of photos, videos, and other media for next year's website.
Camps at Northwestern
Due: Jan 15th
Northwestern's general form for information on campers. Required for all campers.
Medication Release Form
Due: Jan 15th
Medication release in case of emergency. Required for all campers in attendance.
Safety
FAQs
Is lunch provided?
Yes! Every camper will be provided with lunch at 12:45 every day. Our lunch catering includes Dominos, Chick-fil-a, and Jimmy Johns accompanied with chips and a cookie.
Where is the MMSDL Summer Debate Camp?
Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The specific building will be announced after the normal registration period ends.
Can my child bring their own lunch?
Absolutely. We kindly ask that you avoid peanuts however for the safety of campers and staff whom are allergic.
Can my camper use their phone?
Yes. However, campers are encouraged to not use their devices during personalized instruction, mock debates, or the tournament.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes. Make sure to click the "I want to learn more about scholarship opportunities" option on the camper sign-up form. If needed, please reach out to vicensc@district65.net for more info.
Where can I find the schedule?
To see our tentative camp schedule check out our "Schedule" page under the "About Tab". If you would like to learn about individual programming, click on our "Programming" tab.