Early bird price ends tomorrow (Apr 1) for the 2026 NYCUDL Summer Debate Institute!

The High School Session runs July 6–17 (Monday–Friday), and the Middle School Session takes place July 20–31 (Monday–Friday). The program is open to the public, and students of all experience levels are welcome — from beginners learning debate fundamentals to returning NYCUDL debaters strengthening their skills

Each session includes a topic-based field trip on the first Friday, giving students a chance to see how debate connects to the world beyond the classroom. Sessions conclude with a camp-wide tournament, frequently judged by attorneys from our partner law firms throughout New York City. We look forward to a summer of learning, growth, and transformative debate!

All proceeds from the Summer Debate Institute support NYCUDL’s mission-aligned programming. Send questions to summer@debate.nyc or visit our website for more information.