The Cambridge Union Society
This is to certify that
Alex Lee
has completed a course of study at Debate Camp Cambridge
on the Summer of 2024, in Exclusive Partnership with
Lara Brown
President
Cambridge Union Society
Michael L. Hauge
Founder & CEO
LearningLeaders
What Makes Debate Camp Cambridge Unique?
Debate Camp Cambridge is unlike any other - the venue, the coaches, and the exclusive opportunities are simply unmatched.
Debate INSIDE the Famous Cambridge Union
Compete for the Union Cup (Team Cambridge vs. Team Harvard)
Take a VIP Tour of Cambridge Campus
Legendary Campuses Worth Exploring
Daily Adventures in the Great Outdoors
Join forces with Cambridge Coaches and LearningLeaders
Fun-Filled Schedule!
Accommodations
Historical Cambridge Buildings
University Dormitories
10 Minute Walk from Debate Classrooms
Shared Bedrooms | 2 Students per Room
Comfortable Rooms
With Common Areas for Group Activities
Daily Catered Meals
Dining Hall
All Meals Included in Tuition
JULY 3 - JULY 14, 2024*
12-Day &
11-Night Camp Schedule
Harvard
& Cambridge
Cup Activity
Debate
Training
TED Talk
Masterclass
Outdoor
Activities
Team Debate
Lab
Weds
7/3
Arrival at Camp
Welcome Banquet BBQ
Evening Activities
1
2
Thursday
7/4
3
Friday
7/5
4
Sat
7/6
5
Sunday
7/7
6
Monday
7/8
Adventure
Day
In
London
7
Tuesday
7/9
8
Weds
7/10
9
Thursday
7/11
10
Friday
7/12
Sat
7/13
11
Championship
Day &
Awards
Night
Debate Camp Cambridge is the ultimate fun-filled adventure, jam-packed with brain-powering activities, outdoor exploration, and friendly competition!
Sunday
7/14
Goodbyes
& Memories
Travel Day
Return Home
12
A Typical Camp Day
7:30am - Wake Up
Campers rise, dress, and get ready for breakfast.
8:00am - Breakfast
Catered in University Dining Hall with hot and cold foods availabile.
9:00am - Morning Activity Blocks
Half of the campers take debate classes inside the academic center. The other half take part in outdoor activities, which rotate each day.
Review the daily schedule and hear reminders from coaches about homework or activities later.
8:45am - Morning Announcements
11:30am - General Swim
Optional Swim Time, Supervised with Lifeguard. A great way to cool off after a fun morning!
12:00pm - Dorm Clean-up
Campers make their beds and clean their personal areas.
13:30pm - Study Hall
Quiet time in dorms - a great opportunity to prepare for afternoon lessons, read for pleasure, or take a nap, since it’s hot outside.
12:30pm - Lunch
Catered in University Dining Hall with hot and cold foods availabile.
15:30pm - Afternoon Activity Blocks
Campers switch from their morning activity block. Now the other half of the campers take debate classes/outdoor activities.
14:30pm - TED Masterclass
Coaches provide special lectures on delivering TED Talks.
18:00pm - General Swim
Optional Swim Time, Supervised with Lifeguard. Last chance of the day to get in the pool!
18:30pm - Dinner
Catered in
University Dining
Hall with hot and cold foods availabile.
19:30pm - Evening Activities
A shorter activity block, usually filled with fun and engaging lessons and games, such as trivia or speechwriting challenges.
22:00pm - Lights Out
Lights, phones, and computers off so everyone can sleep.
21:00pm - Prepare for Bed
Time to wash up, call parents, and wind down.
DEbating programs by
Major
Competitive titles
World
Championship
Asian
Championship
European Championship
USA National Championship
China National Championship
& More
Championships
Since 2014
1 World Championship
3 continent Championships
10 national Championships
100+ Local Championships
Selected additional championships
OLDHAM CUP
ASIA DEBATE OPEN
KOREA SCHOOLS OPEN
CALIFORNIA INVITATIONAL
HONG KONG DEBATE OPEN
International Christian university tournament
World scholars' cup
global round
CHINA BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY
AUSTRALASIA INTERSCHOOL DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
ASIA WORLD SCHOOLS DEBATE OPEN
china national public speaking championships
Tournament Participation
Since 2014
5 continents
20+ countries
100+ online events
10,000+ rounds of feedback
graduate
placement
Stanford University
University of Chicago
Duke University
Cal Berkeley
Northwestern University
Massachusetts institute
of technology (MIT)
Oxford University
Cambridge University
London school of
Economics
Imperial college
London
Harvard University
Princeton University
Yale University
Cornell University
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
Brown University
Williams College
Pomona college
university of
toronto
university
Matriculation
Since 2014
100% of ivy league, Stanford, uchicago, mit
27 of 30 top USA institutions
numerous oxbridge admits
Camp Courses Offered
All courses are Grouped by ability and age:
based on skill assessments, trial classes, and diagnostic sessions.
You only are in the same classes as students who will
challenge you to grow.
Novice Debate
Highlighting Impacts teaches a format aptly called Novice Debate, equipping students with foundational skills needed in parliamentary debate in the future.
Intermediate Debate
Exploring Strategy introduces a modified form of World Schools (WS) Debate. Students entering this level must have basic argumentation and rebuttal skills needed for debate.
Advanced Debate
Prioritizing Core Arguments covers skills needed to be competitive in World Schools (WS) debate. Students entering this level must have some WS debate experience in the classroom or at competitions.
Distinguished Debate
Positioning Cases introduces students to skills in British Parliamentary (BP). Students entering this level must plentiful competitive debate experience.
Elite Debate
Elite Debate is coached by our most experienced staff and focuses on upcoming tournaments and competitions. With Elite+ topical deep dives, and high-quality sparring and feedback, Elite Debate Courses are the most competitive training environment available for high school students in the world.
BP Masterclass
Designed explicitly for those students who already enroll in LearningLeaders courses, this Masterclass is a focused session on British Parliamentary Debate. There’s no better place to learn BP debate than the epicenter of debate in the UK - The Cambridge Union.
Camps and Travel Trips
Since 2014.
LearningLeaders Coaches have lead dozens of Travel Trips across the globe, including to the following destinations:
Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, United States, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam, and Mainland China.
Student Testimonials
Taking the Debate Camp is a great pleasure. With the helpful and kind coaches, it is always possible for you to improve your own debating skills and learn new knowledge.
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Donny Cao, Grade 8
Debate has given me countless experiences that have allowed me to open my eyes to the real world.
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William Tang, Grade 10
The Camp developed my knowledge on my weakest fields: International Relations, Criminal Justice System, LGBTQ and a lot more. This knowledge contributes to the strength of my arguments in debate.
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Carl Fang, Grade 9
Parent Testimonials
After my child attended LearningLeaders Speech Training,
she became very organized and logical in her communication of new topics…she delivers structured speeches with clear transitions.
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Rosie Ma, Verified LL Parent
Whenever my friends ask about the extracurricular activities I chose for my children, I tell them in all the years of learning that my children have had, the most worthwhile investment has been in LearningLeaders classes.
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Shellie Xu, Verified LL Parent
I have recommended LearningLeaders to my friends countless times. I have always loved their teaching philosophy. Their goal is not just to get kids to be good at public speaking and debating, but educating the whole person.
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Yi Wang, Verified LL Parent
Tuition &
What's Included:
12-Day & 11-Night Program
20 Debate Classes from
the world's top coaches
lodging in authentic university dormitories
3 Catered Meals per day, plus snacks and fruit
Adventure DAy in London!
airfare to be purchased independently
8 Outdoor Activity sessions
supervised
swim Time
Championship day
& award Night activities
commemorative Camp
t-shirt & water bottle
certificate of completion from cambridge coaches
Program Fees:
$5,550 USD or ¥39,800 RMB
Available with Surcharge
Transfer to cambridge from london airports
chaperoned flights*
extra on-site one-on-one coaching sessions
*not all locations may be offered
Recommended for ease of travel
Luxury Apartment Housing
visa application support
ongoing mentorship during school year
Promos & Offers
Super Early Bird Discount
Confirm Registration by December 31st, 2023 for a Super Early Bird Tuition Discount of 20%.
Early Bird Discount
Confirm Registration by March 1st, 2024, for discounted camp rate of 10% off.
Team Discount
Register with two friends and you ALL receive 10% off your total tuition. Whoa! That‘s a Deal!
save 20%
Register Before
11:59pm on December 31st
All-inclusive Program:
JUST $4,850 or ¥34,800
