Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas
Debate and public speaking camp for students aged 10-18 at the University of St. Thomas, offering both day and
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Capitol Debate camp search page, which lists various camp locations, including the University of St. Thomas. Capitol Debate has been operating for 20 years, founded by Ron Bratt, and offers overnight academic programs focused on debate and public speaking. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the 'Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas' are not readily available, Capitol Debate as a whole has a Google rating of 4.3 stars from 125 reviews, with themes often praising the quality of instruction and skill development. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program is designed for students to develop critical thinking, research, and presentation skills in a competitive environment.
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Since 200620+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–18
Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas 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
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 10–18
- Address: University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
- Phone: 800-450-5012
- 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 University of St. Thomas
- What ages does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas accept?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas is open to children ages 10–18. 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 University of St. Thomas cost?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas 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 University of St. Thomas?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas 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 University of St. Thomas provide lunch?
- Yes — Capitol Debate Summer Camp at University of St. Thomas 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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