Residential · Florida · East Coast

Ascend Florida

The same elite Congressional Debate coaching, now at Lynn University in South Florida.

Dates: June 25 – July 9, 2027
Location: Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Eligibility: Entering grades 6–11
Tuition: From $1,999.99

Proven Results

Home of the TOC Champion.

Every winner of the Congressional Debate Tournament of Champions this decade trained under Team Ascend. Seven years running.

Rohit Jhawar TOC '20

Andrew Sun TOC '21

Anish Beeram TOC '22

Tyler Luu TOC '23

Fadhil Lawal TOC '24

Swathi Bodduluri TOC '25

Serena Guo TOC '26

THE EXPERIENCE

Congress, Now on the East Coast

Congressional Debate

Congress lives at the core of Ascend.

We offer both 1 and 2 week programs in Congressional Debate at Ascend Florida — the same elite curriculum and coaching that built the premier camp in the country, now on the East Coast for Florida and beyond.

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June 25 – July 9, 2027 · Lynn University

Ascend Florida will run from June 25th to July 9th, 2027 at Lynn University in South Florida. Our campus is conveniently served by three major airports.

Week Program

Major Airports

24/7

Medical Authority Access

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More Than a Camp

You're not just training for two weeks — you're joining the largest Congressional Debate community in the country, with year-round coaching that keeps you climbing long after camp ends.

Congressional Debate is the heart of everything we do — and Ascend Florida delivers it with the staff, safety, and support that set us apart. Train with national champions and award-winning coaches, choose residential or commuter, and reach us easily from a campus served by three major airports.

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WHY ASCEND FLORIDA

Safety Is a Prerequisite to Learning

Safety

We understand that safety is a prerequisite to learning. During camp, students are constantly supervised, have nightly room checks, and have 24/7 access to a medical authority.

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Champions Coaching Champions

Train with national champions and award-winning coaches who specialize in Congressional Debate.

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Flexible Formats

Choose 1- or 2-week programs, residential or commuter, to fit your goals and schedule.

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East Coast Access

A campus served by three major airports makes Ascend Florida easy to reach from anywhere.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to speech and debate! We'd love to chat with you to help you learn about speech and debate. Our general recommendation for newcomers is Congressional Debate because it combines both speech and debate skills.

Arrival: June 25 (9am–3pm). 1-week departure: July 2. 2-week departure: July 9. Shuttle service is available for $60/way from Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

Due to costs that we incur prior to the summer beginning in preparation for your camp experience, we are unable to offer refunds at this time.

Please feel free to schedule a time on our Calendly and we'll give you a call at the time you select!

FREE · YEAR-ROUND

Not Ready to Commit? Train Free First.

Get a feel for our coaching before summer. Ascend Academy offers free live group coaching in Congressional Debate, Public Forum, and Extemp — taught by the same national-champion coaches, open to any high school student.

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