SUMMER - TWO WEek session
Join LDI for our 2023 Summer Institute on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. or from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn from successful high school alumni and college debaters about the intricacies of high-level debate, such as strategic argumentation, persuasive rhetoric, philosophy, and more. Receive interactive lectures alongside in-depth and thoughtful discussions, with immersive activities to apply new concepts and reinforce comprehension. Incorporate core debate skills into a speech, and participate in practice debate exercises. Engage in guided research on a politically significant topic and discussions on applied philosophical ethics. Finish with a final camp-wide tournament and debate against and alongside fellow students.
Classes will be held in-person at Lexington High School in accordance to COVID guidelines. The most comprehensive of the programs, this session is open to students who are just beginning debate as well as experienced students who want to advance their skills.
Pricing
Two weeks: $1,750 → $1,450 before April 1
Half-day two-weeks: $1,250 → $1,050 before April 1
Dates
July 3 - July 14*
July 17 - July 28
July 31 - August 11
*$100 Fourth of July discount
*No class on July 4th
SUMMER - One WEek session
If you are unavailable for the full two-week session, we offer abridged one-week sessions! Join LDI for our 2022 Summer Institute on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. or from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn from successful high school alumni and college debaters about the intricacies of high-level debate, such as strategic argumentation, research, persuasive rhetoric, philosophy, and more.
All sessions include interactive lectures alongside in-depth and thoughtful discussions, with immersive activities to apply new concepts and reinforce comprehension. The Beginner-Intermediate sessions are open to debaters of all experience levels to either start their debate career or improve upon their current skillset. Finish the session with full-length debates.
The Advanced sessions emphasize research, case writing, and high-level practice debates. Finish with a final camp-wide tournament and debate against and alongside fellow students. We recommend the Advanced sessions only for debaters who have completed at least two summer, fall, or spring sessions of LDI. Students with prior experience are also encouraged to attend the Beginner-Intermediate sessions to strengthen core skills of rhetorical strategy and persuasion.
Classes will be held in-person at Lexington High School in accordance to COVID guidelines.
Pricing
One-week: $1,250 → $1,050 before April 1
Half-day one-week: $875
Dates
July 3 - July 7 (Beginner-Intermediate)*
July 10 - July 14 (Advanced)
July 17 - July 21 (Beginner-Intermediate)
July 24 - July 28 (Advanced)
July 31 - August 4 (Beginner-Intermediate)
August 7 - August 11 (Advanced)
*$100 Fourth of July discount (Half-day one-week not included)
*No class on July 4th
Summer - half-day option
We offer a half-day option for all sessions at a reduced rate. Join LDI for our 2022 Summer Institute on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn from successful high school alumni and college debaters about the intricacies of high-level debate, such as strategic argumentation, research, persuasive rhetoric, philosophy, and more. Instructors will guide half-day students with additional support to cover the full-day curriculum.
Pricing
Half-day two-weeks: $1,250 → $1,050 before April 1
Half-day one-week: $875
spring - Three Month Session
Attend the Lexington Debate Institute on Wednesdays from March 1st to May 24th from 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. at Lexington High school. Learn about argument structure, research skills, and presentation from successful high school alumni and college debaters. Receive interactive lectures alongside in-depth and thoughtful post-lecture discussions, with interactive and immersive activities to reinforce comprehension. Piece together the core three skills into a speech, and engage in practice debate exercises. Engage in guided research on a politically significant topic and discussions on applied philosophical ethics. Finish with exciting and inclusive practice debates.
Pricing
In Person Cost: $800
Dates
In Person: Wednesdays, March 1 - May 24*
*No class on Wednesday, April 19 due to Spring Break
Times & Location
In Person: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. at Lexington High school
spring - Two Month Session
Attend the Lexington Debate Institute for a two month-long session either on Wednesdays at Lexington High School. Learn about argument structure, research skills, and presentation from successful high school alumni and college debaters. Receive interactive lectures alongside in-depth and thoughtful post-lecture discussions, with interactive and immersive activities to reinforce comprehension. Piece together the core three skills into a speech, and engage in practice debate exercises. Spend the second week engaging in guided research on a politically significant topic and discussions on applied philosophical ethics. Finish with an exciting and inclusive debate tournament, with fourteen full-length debates.
Pricing
In Person Cost: $575
Dates
In Person:
Wednesdays, March 1 - April 26*
Wednesdays,March 29 - May 24*
*No class on Wednesday, April 19 due to Spring Break
Times & Location
In Person: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. at Lexington High school
spring - One Month Session
Attend the Lexington Debate Institute for a one month session either Wednesdays at Lexington High School. Learn about argument structure, research skills, and presentation from successful high school alumni and college debaters. Receive interactive lectures alongside in-depth and thoughtful post-lecture discussions, with interactive and immersive activities to reinforce comprehension. Piece together the core three skills into a speech, and engage in practice debate exercises.
Pricing
In Person Cost: $300
Dates
In Person:
Wednesdays, March 1 - March 22
Wednesdays, March 29 - April 26
Wednesdays, May 3 - May 24
Times & Location
In Person: Wednesdays, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. at Lexington High school
Information Session
Spend an evening learning more about the Lexington Debate Institute. Hear our philosophy for educating your child in person, with significant time reserved for
a Question & Answer session. Decide whether or not the Institute is right for
your child. Both children and parents are welcome!
The first information session will be on Thursday, February 10, 7:00-8:00pm Eastern. Click below to sign up, or to be notified as future dates become available.
Policies
Our Referral Policy
If you refer a friend to the program, send us an email with their name and we'll give you a $25 discount once they register. Refer another friend for an additional $25 off!
Our Family Policy
After the first child signed up, we will offer 10% off registration for every additional child signed up for the Institute. In total, this comes to 5% off for two children, 7% off for three children, and 8% off for four children.
Financial Aid
Though proceeds from the program go directly to support the high school's debate team, we want to make sure that every student can afford to attend. If your child qualifies for free/reduced lunch, please email us with documentation to discuss our reduced registration cost.
