Southeast Speech & Debate Camp
July 28 - August 2
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, Georgia
Join us for an amazing week at the historic and beautiful campus of Covenant College!
Each day will be filled with Christ-centered learning, speech and debate skill-building, fellowship and fun with Helmsmen Institute coaches and staff!
Campers will enjoy everything from morning devotionals to paintball wars within CREW Groups to create friendships and memories that last well beyond camp!
Debate and Speech
in just one week!
Helmsmen Camp offers Lincoln Douglas, Team Policy and Parliamentary Debate for learners, intermediate and advanced competitors, coaches and parents. Lincoln Douglas sessions will offer a philosophical analysis of the resolution, with lectures geared to educate students on the underpinnings of the resolution while providing cutting-edge research and portable skills. Through analysis of fundamental Lincoln Douglas argumentation and detailed analysis of complex moral framework, our staff will provide students with a unique educational and challenging approach to teaching value theory. Team Policy sessions will offer in-depth lectures that break down the foundations of Policy Debate, and will provide students with essential tools and strategies required to master Policy. Each of our lecturers are hand-picked alumni and coaches in Team Policy and will bring a wide array of unique and expert knowledge on the nuances of Team Policy. Students will take away an expanded knowledge of argumentation and analysis of Policy Topics. They will be taught stock issues and debate theory at their most competitive and strategic level to succeed. Helmsmen’s Parliamentary Debate sessions will offer an approach and expertise found at no other camp. All presenters are selected for their knowledge and abilities in this increasingly popular and rigorous form of debate. Students will build a foundation of strength by focusing on refining time management, research skills, mental agility and tips of partnerships. The student will take away the skills, tools and understanding necessary to reach new heights in Parli.
Campers choose from sessions in Platform, Limited Prep, Interp and Wild Card events for learners, intermediate and advanced Stoa speakers, parents and coaches at the Helmsmen Camp. Platform speech competitors will improve their research and rhetorical skills while learning how to craft a creative and compelling message that stands out and has an impact on the audience, all while maintaining their voice. Interpretive speakers will learn how to make literature come to life by diving into the processes that make an interp both enjoyable and successful. Expect growth in the many skills and abilities necessary for understanding literature, as well as the editing process and performance of an interpretive speech. Limited Prep competitors will learn how to do research that demonstrates their understanding of the material, how to manage their prep time, and how to prepare their hearts and minds to give a speech that is compelling, well-reasoned and impactful. Wild Card Slam Poetry competitors will gain insight into choosing, editing and presenting their poem(s). Through an understanding of poetry, the voice, and creative expression, campers will learn how to convey the theme vocally, physically and rhythmically.
The Helmsmen Institute Approach
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CREW Groups
Deep Learning
Christ Centered
Making Memories
Our emphasis on deep learning builds critical thinking skills, improves logic and time management skills, and seeks to make each student a winsome witness for Christ.
The mission of the Helmsmen Institute is to guide students to
not only grow and excel
in speech and debate,
but also to deepen their spiritual walk with God.
CREW stands for Conquering, Researching, Encouraging, and Worshiping - core values of our mentoring component. CREW Groups meet to foster personal and educational growth.
Helmsmen Institute Campers enhance their speech and debate abilities while also creating lasting memories and friendships that extend well beyond their
time in Stoa.