Online Course
Do you want to debate but don’t have a team at your school?
Are you on the team at your school but want more practice?
Are you a BDL Summer Camp regular and want more BDL in your life during the school year?
Sign up for our school-year course! Details below.
Middle School
WHO
6-8th
Graders
WHAT
Training in one-on-one and group debates
Weekly online practice
Fridays, 1:30-3:30pm
September - February
Monthly online tournament
one Friday a month during practice
Monthly in-person tournament
Sat 10/11 at DREAM Charter (Mott Haven, Bronx)
Sat 11/8 at Coney Island Prep (Gravesend, Brooklyn)
Sat 12/13 at Berkeley Carroll (Park Slope, Brooklyn)
January and February dates and locations TBD
COST
$700
(Scroll down to use our financial aid calculator to check your eligibility)
High School
WHO
9-12th
Graders
WHAT
Training in one-on-one and group debates
Weekly online practice
Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm
October - February
Weekly online tournament
Option 1: Thursdays, 3:45-5pm
Option 2: Fridays, 6:30-9pm
Monthly in-person tournament
Sat 10/11 at DREAM Charter (Mott Haven, Bronx)
Sat 11/8 at Coney Island Prep (Gravesend, Brooklyn)
Sat 12/13 at Berkeley Carroll (Park Slope, Brooklyn)
January and February dates and locations TBD
COST
$700
(Scroll down to use our financial aid calculator to check your eligibility)
Meet Our Coaches
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Brendan Gorman (he/him)
Director of Online Programming
Brendan brings 17 years of experience teaching middle and high school students. He has coached middle and high school debate for 18 years and is a one diamond NSDA coach. A former Lincoln-Douglas debater, Brendan was one of the first coaches to send students to Brooklyn Debate League tournaments. With a deep belief in the transformative power of debate and organizations like the BDL, Brendan is committed to empowering students through critical thinking and advocacy.
Need help paying for camp?
BDL is committed to ensuring access for all students regardless of financial circumstances.
To be considered for financial aid, please complete this brief application.
We’ll get back to you within a week. Hold off on registering in the meantime, because if you qualify for aid, we’ll give you a special discount code to apply at checkout.
Use our Financial Aid Calculator below to determine an estimate of your expected family contribution.
Please note that financial aid awards will be distributed on a first come, first served basis and BDL may not be able to accommodate all financial aid requests.
How much does it cost?
$700 pays for a weekly course of expert coaching, engaging debates, and skill-building fun! An investment in confidence, critical thinking, and the power of your voice.
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