Intermediate · Ages 11–14 · 15–18 · Small-group online
Advanced World Schools Debate Summer Bootcamp
A three-week summer intensive for students who already debate
About this program
The Advanced Summer Bootcamp is for students who already know what a World Schools round looks like and want the summer to make them harder to beat in the fall. It runs as monthly cohorts in June, July, and August. Enrollment for the June and July cohorts has closed, so the August cohort (August 3–21) is the last of the summer: six two-hour classes over three weeks, twelve hours in all. The work starts where the beginner bootcamp ends. Students run full impromptu prep inside the one-hour window, build second-line arguments and the comparative that separates a third speech from a first, and debate judged rounds adjudicated to the standard used at real tournaments. Every student leaves with written feedback against the Style / Content / Strategy criteria and a placement note for the fall season.
Is this the right fit?
- Who it's for
- Students who finished the beginner bootcamp or a term of Foundation · Debaters who competed this season and want a summer block of real reps · Students converting from Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, or MUN who already speak well
- Prerequisites
- A season of Foundation, the beginner bootcamp, or equivalent experience. The student should already know the speaker roles and be able to give a structured speech. Not sure? A free consultation ends with a placement recommendation.
- Where it leads
- Graduates step up to Competition Team.
When it meets
The bootcamp runs as monthly summer cohorts, and each cohort meets twice a week for three weeks. Only the August cohort is still open. Times show in your timezone by default, and you can switch it below.
Summer cohorts
- June cohortEnrollment closed
- July cohortEnrollment closed
- August cohort · Aug 3–21Enrolling now
6 sessions · 12 hours total
August 3–21, 2026 · pick one option, meets twice a week
Option A · Mondays & Thursdays, 1–3 PM ET
Mondays
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Thursdays
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Option B · Tuesdays & Fridays, 10 AM–12 PM ET
Tuesdays
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Fridays
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
You choose your option at checkout. Both cover the same six sessions.
What students achieve
- ✓Run a full impromptu prep cycle inside the one-hour window using a repeatable method
- ✓Build second-line arguments and the comparative that wins close rounds
- ✓Handle second-, third-, and reply-speaker responsibilities as distinct jobs
- ✓Take and answer points of information under real pressure
- ✓Debate judged rounds adjudicated to tournament standard, with written feedback
What a session looks like
Every class runs the same loop, so students always know the shape of the hour.
- 0:00
Round debrief
The coach walks back through the last session’s round: what the adjudication rewarded and the one habit to fix today.
- 0:15
Skill block
One piece of craft taught directly, with clips or worked examples from real rounds rather than theory.
- 0:40
Drilling under pressure
Timed reps of the skill, whether that is a prep cycle, a rebuttal, or taking points of information mid-speech.
- 1:15
Judged round
A full or partial round adjudicated to tournament standard, so every session ends in real competitive speaking.
- 1:45
Individual feedback
Each debater leaves with specific notes on their own speech, not a general debrief of the room.
Curriculum
01Session 1 · Diagnostic round
A judged round on day one so the coach can map each debater against the Style / Content / Strategy criteria and set the focus for the three weeks
02Session 2 · Casebuilding depth
Second-line arguments, burdens, and the comparative work that separates a strong case from a list of points
03Session 3 · Impromptu systems
A repeatable one-hour prep method: framing the motion, splitting the bench, and assembling a case against the clock
04Session 4 · Refutation and clash
Finding the load-bearing part of an argument, responding to it directly, and holding your own case up while you do
05Session 5 · Speaker specialization
Role-specific work for second, third, and reply, including extension, crystallization, and what a reply speech is actually for
06Session 6 · Full judged round
A complete round with oral adjudication, written feedback, and a placement note for the fall season
What's included
- ✓Six live 2-hour classes over three weeks (12 hours in total, $27 an hour)
- ✓A judged round in every session with oral adjudication, not just the final one
- ✓Written feedback mapped to the Style / Content / Strategy criteria after each round
- ✓The full printable resource library: speaker cheat sheets, the prep-hour planner, and the motion bank
- ✓A placement note recommending the right fall-term class or squad
Who teaches it
Biser Angelov · World Schools Coach
Won the European University Debating Championships. Finished top 16 in the world at WUDC.
Tin Puljić · Debate Coach
2021 World Universities Debating Champion. Best ESL Speaker at WUDC 2020 and 2021.
Matt Mauriello · Debate & Writing Coach
Won the Yale Invitational on the APDA circuit. Reached the final at multiple APDA tournaments.
Cailyn Min · World Schools Coach
Best Open Speaker at WSDC Panama 2025, a first for Team USA. USA National WSDC Team, 5th place at Worlds 2025.
Peregrine Beckett · Program Director
Semifinalist at the Tournament of Champions in Lincoln-Douglas. Named best speaker at the Harvard Invitational.
Full credentials for the whole team are on the coaches page.
How enrollment works
- 1
Enroll and pay
Secure checkout takes a minute. You enter each student’s details and pay for the enrollment unit shown below.
- 2
We reach out in 24–48 hours
A coach contacts you to welcome the student, confirm the age group and time slot, and answer any questions.
- 3
Placement and first session
We place the student in the right class and send the class link and materials before the first meeting.
Enrollment is covered by our Refund Policy and Terms of Service.
Read this before you start
Everything below is free and needs no account. It is the background the first few sessions of Advanced World Schools Summer Bootcamp assume.
- Weighing: how close rounds get decided
Internal versus external weighing, and why it belongs in every speech.
- The whip speech
Reorganizing a messy round into clashes, which the intensive drills hardest.
- Building a case file
Printed material is legal in the prep room; this is what to bring.
- The motion bank
12,400+ real motions, filterable by topic and type for scrimmages.
- Where to compete next
The US circuit and the international opens, for the season after the intensive.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the beginner bootcamp?
The beginner bootcamp teaches the format from zero: what a round is, what each speaker does, and how to build a first argument. The advanced bootcamp assumes all of that. It starts with a diagnostic round and spends the three weeks on impromptu prep, second-line casebuilding, speaker specialization, and judged rounds at tournament standard.
What experience does my child need?
A season of Foundation, the beginner bootcamp, or equivalent experience in another format. The student should know the speaker roles and be able to give a structured speech. If you are unsure which bootcamp fits, a free consultation ends with a placement recommendation.
When and how often does it meet?
Twice a week for three weeks in August, two hours per session, twelve hours in total. You choose one of two time options at checkout: Option A meets Mondays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 PM Eastern, and Option B meets Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 12 PM Eastern. Times show in your timezone on this page.
Is it in the same room as the beginner bootcamp?
No. The two bootcamps run in the same three weeks and share the same time options, but they are separate classes with separate rosters. An experienced debater will not be placed in a beginner room.
What comes after the advanced bootcamp?
Most students move into the Competition Team for the fall, our year-round squad with a weekly class, a weekly judged practice debate, and tournament support. Each student gets a placement note in the final session.
What if we miss a session?
It is a short program, so reach out and we will share notes and help the student catch up before the next class. Our full withdrawal and refund terms are on the Refund Policy page.