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Debate: Fast-Track Camp (Philippines)

The Global Citizen Academy
May 26-28; Jun 9-11; July 14-16 2026
Metro Manila, Philippines
13-18 years old

Our Debate program is a 3-day immersive program designed to develop confident thinkers, persuasive communicators, and strategic problem-solvers. Throughout the camp, students will learn the foundations of debate from structuring strong arguments and analyzing complex issues to delivering persuasive speeches and responding effectively to opposing viewpoints.

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Camp Overview

Our Debate program is a 3-day immersive program designed to develop confident thinkers, persuasive communicators, and strategic problem-solvers. Throughout the camp, students will learn the foundations of debate from structuring strong arguments and analyzing complex issues to delivering persuasive speeches and responding effectively to opposing viewpoints. Through interactive workshops, dialogue activities, impromptu debates, and coaching from experienced debaters, participants will progressively build their skills while researching and preparing for a final prepared debate.

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In this 3-day immersive experience, campers will learn how to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of debate, including structure, speaker roles, and strategic case building.
  • Develop clear and persuasive arguments using logical reasoning and credible evidence.
  • Analyze opposing viewpoints and deliver effective rebuttals.
  • Research complex issues and translate information into compelling debate positions.
  • Think critically and respond confidently in both prepared and impromptu debate settings.
  • Collaborate with teammates to develop strategic arguments and debate cases.
  • Present well-structured speeches and defend ideas in a final debate showcase.

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Perfect for students who:

  • Enjoy discussing ideas, current events, and global issues.
  • Want to improve their confidence in public speaking and communication.
  • Are curious about how arguments are built and how decisions are debated.
  • Like thinking critically and exploring multiple perspectives on complex topics.
  • Are interested in debate, law, politics, leadership, or communication.

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Sample Itinerary

Program itinerary is subject to change. Contact our representatives for more information.

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13-18 years old
Groups of students presenting about their findings in our classroomGroup of children walking along a narrow path in a green park, carrying backpacks and some holding flags.Four young women collaboratively building a structure with marshmallows and sticks at a wooden table.Group of children and teenagers walking uphill on a grassy path in a park, some carrying backpacks and flags.Instructor guiding a group of students standing in a classroom with chairs and a whiteboard.Two young men in red TGC shirts examining rugs and decorative items in a market stall.Man instructing a group of children standing in a classroom with chairs and a whiteboard.Two young men in red TGC shirts browsing textiles and decorative items in a shop filled with hanging lamps and wall art.Group of young professionals presenting in a conference room with a screen displaying their slidesFour young women collaborate to build a geometric structure using marshmallows and wooden sticks around a wooden table.
Modern retail store interior with white metal grid shelving displaying colorful items, books, umbrellas, and decorative objects, with three people browsing.People walking and taking photos on a vibrant street lined with colorful buildings in red, turquoise, and orange shades.Group of tourists walking and taking photos at Gardens by the Bay with Supertree Grove structures in the background.Group of young people sitting outdoors, one wearing a black flamingo shirt and holding a camera, engaging in an activity with sticks and tape.A man in a yellow shirt speaking to a small group of young people seated in a classroom with educational posters and a mannequin dressed in a blue and purple outfit in the background.Interior of a modern store with colorful items on shelves, two women looking at products, and a man walking in the background.People walking and taking photos in a colorful street with brightly painted shopfronts in red, orange, yellow, and turquoise.Group of people walking on a wooden pathway surrounded by greenery, looking at large futuristic tree-like structures with a skybridge above.Group of young people sitting outdoors with greenery behind them, engaging in an activity using thin wooden sticks and a strip of paper.A group of young people engaged in a discussion in an indoor setting with a mannequin dressed in a purple and blue outfit and a screen displaying 'LET'S MAKE A PIZZA'.
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