Public Forum
he Public Forum program will prepare students to participate and be successful in competitive debate through a combination of instruction and practice debates. Students will learn how to construct briefs, deliver the most persuasive speeches, and research effectively. Students will debate a variety of topics throughout the institute. More important than instruction, students will have the ability to debate and receive feedback from a number of experienced debate coaches. This will help students as they can work on the skills necessary to become successful debaters.
This program is appropriate for beginner or novice students of all ages, but especially rising 9th-12th graders.
Sample Schedule
9:00am-10:00am, Lecture on Constructing Briefs
10:00am-11:30am, Construct Briefs
11:30am-12:30pm, Lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm, Lecture on the Summary Speech
1:30pm-3:00pm, Practice Summary Drills
2024 DATES & TIMES
Classes will be hosted Monday to Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm ET.
Week 1 – June 10-14
Week 2 – June 17-21
Week 3 – June 24-28
TUITION
**There is a non-refundable $75 application fee that is in addition to the price of tuition.**
Tuition for one week is $525
Tuition for two weeks is $975
Tuition for three weeks is $1,400
Tuition includes quality instruction and materials that are unique to the Hurricane Debate Institute. Each week covers unique and different information. Students will receive assessments of their skills and areas for improvement. Students will receive a certificate of completion.
Deposit & Full Payment Info Deadlines
A non-refundable $100/week deposit is due 2 weeks before the start of your child’s program.
Note: The deposit is in addition to the $75 application fee, but the deposit itself counts toward your tuition payment.
Full payment is due the Friday before your child’s program begins.
Week 1 (June 10-14) – Deposit due by May 27; Full Payment due June 7
Week 2 (June 17-21) – Deposit due by June 3; Full Payment due June 14
Week 3 (June 24-28) – Deposit due by June 10; Full Payment due June 21
Early Bird – by May 10
Those submitting a non-refundable $100/week deposit by May 10 will receive 5% off of the overall tuition per child.
Note: The deposit is in addition to the $75 application fee, but the deposit itself counts toward your tuition payment.
Discounts
UM Employees: 10% discount on overall tuition for your child.
Siblings: A $50 sibling discount on tuition for each sibling per week.
APPLICATION & PAYMENT
**There is a non-refundable $75 application fee that is in addition to the price of tuition.**
There is a two step application process:
1. Click the “Apply Online” button below to fill out the application (Applications can also be emailed to hurricanedebate@gmail.com).
2. Click the “Pay Online” button below to pay the application fee.
**Registration is not complete until both the application and non-refundable $75 application fee have been received.**
Payment instructions:
Click the “Pay Online” button below or visit http://www.com.miami.edu/payment. When there click on “Access the SOC Marketplace”.
Select “Hurricane Debate Institute” from the categories enter the amount and finish the transaction.
Please remember to confirm payment. An email receipt will be sent as soon as the payment goes through.
All major credit cards accepted.