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6 Best Debate Summer Camps for 2025 [Full Comparison]
We've compiled a list of the top 7 debate camps, with pros and cons and a detailed comparison of their costs, locations, and program offerings.
13 Best Debate Competitions for High School Students [2025]
This guide breaks down 13 elite debate competitions that will genuinely advance your skills and boost your academic profiles.
Public Forum Series
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Public Forum Series
What is Public
Forum?
Forum?
An intro to the most popular debate format in the US.
Structure of Public Forum Debate
Speeches, time, format, speaking order.
What is a Constructive?
Introducing the very first speech of a PF round.
How to Make a Constructive?
Walk through a real-world example of a constructive.
What Is A Rebuttal?
Learn about the rebuttal, where you respond to opponents.
Rebuttal In Action
See how to create an effective rebuttal.
What is a Summary?
This speech synthesizes information in the round.
Summary In Action
See an example summary, with tips on how to make your own.
How To Weigh In Debate
10 ways to convince your judge.
2024-2025 TOC Rankings
Rank
Team Code
Debaters
OTR
1
Jasper Ribo
Angel Ribo
3.808
2
Lynbrook BZ
Bolang Zhu
3.277
3
Peninsula SU
Sterling Utovac
3.275
4
Coppell Tapia
Kaitlyn Tapia
3.202
5
Marlborough OO
Olivia Ohr
2.904
Rank
Team Code
Debaters
OTR
1
National Debate Club (NDC) IB
Kabir Iyengar & Riki Balu
3.575
2
Emerald AG
Atharv Gabada & Mrinal Agarwal
3.158
3
Taipei American HT
Vina Hung & Iris Tsai
3.102
4
Fairmont Prep TK
Willie Tsai & Alexis Kang
3.024
5
Strake Jesuit MS
Sumith Murthy & Mac Stratton
2.953
2024-2025 TOC Bid List
Debaters
School
Bids
angel ribo
Plano West Sr High School
6
angel ribo
Plano West Sr High School
6
Kaison Maruyama
Harvard-Westlake School
5
Kaison Maruyama
Harvard-Westlake School
5
Olivia Ohr
Marlborough School
5
Olivia Ohr
Marlborough School
5
Aaron Kuang
Greenhill School
4
Aaron Kuang
Greenhill School
4
Kaitlyn Tapia
Coppell High School
4
Kaitlyn Tapia
Coppell High School
4
Debaters
School
Bids
Chen & Brashear
Avenues: The World School
7
Chen & Brashear
Avenues: The World School
7
Kang & Tsai
Fairmont Prep
7
Kang & Tsai
Fairmont Prep
7
Iyer & Rong
The Nueva School
6
Iyer & Rong
The Nueva School
6
Mrkva & Lawrence
Palm Harbor University High School
6
Mrkva & Lawrence
Palm Harbor University High School
6
Agarwal & Gabada
Emerald High School
5
Agarwal & Gabada
Emerald High School
5
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