Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College
Provides debate and public speaking training for middle and high school students at Rollins College.
▌ Editor's read The Capitol Debate website loads and provides information about their various camp locations, including Rollins College. The organization has been operating for 20 years, founded by William H. Neugebauer. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp, focusing on debate and public speaking skills. While specific Google reviews for the Rollins College location were not readily available, Capitol Debate as an organization has a 4.8-star rating from 116 reviews on Google, with themes praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on students' confidence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website mentions small class sizes and a curriculum developed by educators, aiming to provide personalized attention to students.
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 11–18
- Address: 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
- Phone: 888-226-5225
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College
- What ages does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College accept?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College is open to children ages 11–18. 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 Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College cost?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College is operated by a private business, with 20 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College provide lunch?
- Yes — Capitol Debate Summer Camp at Rollins College includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
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