Ascend Florida
Novice Debate at Ascend Florida
Start Strong with Novice Debate
Our novice debate program introduces debate through the lens of Congressional Debate. Congressional Debate is an event where students debate legislation in a group setting as if they were members of the United States legislature.
Register NowWho Is This For?
For Debaters Just Getting Started
Why Congress at Ascend
Why Novice Debate at Ascend Florida
Top Tier Coaches
Our coaches are both champions and coaches of champions from all over the country!
Track Record
Every winner of the Tournament of Champions in Congressional Debate this decade has been part of Team Ascend.
Community
Ascend isn't just a 2 week summer camp. We're the largest congressional debate community in the country.
Learning That Doesn't Stop
Through Ascend Academy, you'll have free access to debate group coaching from September to June.
Personalization
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, our coaches take a personalized approach.
Balance
Our curriculum is meticulously curated to teach and perfect both "lay" and "flow" concepts.
What's Included
Key Features
One-on-One Sessions
On average, you will receive one-on-one instruction every other day of camp.
Mock Rounds
We will offer at least one mock round a day and oftentimes two mock rounds.
Office Hours
Instructors will be available to answer any questions in an office hour setting.
School Year Coaching
Access through Ascend Academy or Sandel Academy.
Lectures
Every Ascend staffer will give lectures on concepts most conducive to your development.
Regional Specialization
Debate norms can vary region-to-region and from the national circuit to your local league.
Pricing & Experiences
Flagship Experiences
June 25 – July 9, 2027 at Lynn University, South Florida.
2 Week – Residential + 1-on-1 Package
June 25 – July 9, 2027.
Register2 Week – Residential · Summer '27 & '28
Two summers of novice-to-competitor training.
RegisterShort Format Experiences
A Day at Ascend
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | Mock Round 1 |
| 10:30am – 12:30pm | Skill Lectures |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Lab Focused on Strategy & Drills |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | One-on-Ones & Topic Lectures |
| 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Mock Round 2 |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm – 7:45pm | Feedback on Mocks |
| 7:45pm – 9:00pm | Office Hours |
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