Debate Camp Asia - Top Debate Camp

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Debate Camp

Asia

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Batu Pahat, Malaysia

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Debate Camp Like You've Never Seen.

Debate Camp Asia combines resources of LearningLeaders, the Harvard College Debating Union, the Cambridge Union Society, and other partners for the most remarkable summer experience imaginable.

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What Makes Asia Debate Camp Unique?

There's simply no other Debate Camp providing the same levels of excitement, fun, quality learning, and comfort. See for yourself!

Learn Oceanside in Beautiful Batu Pahat, Malaysia

Exclusive Union Debating Cup (Team Cambridge vs. Team Harvard)

Adventure Day in Malacca

Delicious Malaysian Food

Daily Outdoor Activities

Learn From the Most Experienced Team In Asia

Fun-filled Daily Schedule

Accommodations

12 Unique A-Frame Cabins

Poolside Campsite

2 Minute Walk from Debate Classrooms

8 campers | 2 shared bathrooms

Comfortable Cabins

Included in Tuition

up to 4 campers | 1 shared bathroom

Semi-private Chalets

Surcharge Applicable

Pink Yellow Gradient Geo Striped Cluster Blob

JULY 17 - JULY 30, 2024

12-Day &

11-Night Camp Schedule

Harvard

& Cambridge

Cup Activity

Debate

Training

Coach

Masterclass

Outdoor

Activities

Team Debate

Lab

Weds

7/24

Arrival at Camp

Welcome Banquet BBQ

Evening Activities

Thursday

7/25

Friday

7/26

Sat

7/27

Sunday

7/28

Monday

7/29

Adventure

Day

Malacca

Tuesday

7/30

Weds

7/31

Thursday

8/1

Friday

8/2

Sat

8/3

Championship

Day &

Awards

Night

Action-packed with no time to waste, Debate Camp Asia is filled with daily learning, outdoor fun, and competitive games!

Sunday

8/4

Goodbyes

& Memories

Travel Day

Return Home

A Typical Camp Day

7:30am - Wake Up

Campers rise, dress, and get ready for breakfast.

8:00am - Breakfast

Catered with Western, Chinese, and Malaysian food available.

9:00am - Morning Activity Blocks

Half of the campers take debate classes inside the academic center. The other half take part in outdoor activities, which rotate each day.

Review the daily schedule and hear reminders from coaches about homework or activities later.

8:45am - Morning Announcements

11:30am - General Swim

Optional Swim Time, Supervised with Lifeguard. A great way to cool off after a fun morning!

12:00pm - Cabin Clean-up

Campers make their beds and clean their personal areas.

13:30pm - Study Hall

Quiet time in cabins - a great opportunity to prepare for afternoon lessons, read for pleasure, or take a nap, since it’s hot outside.

12:30pm - Lunch

Catered with Western, Chinese, and Malaysian food available.

15:30pm - Afternoon Activity Blocks

Campers switch from their morning activity block. Now the other half of the campers take debate classes/outdoor activities.

14:30pm - Masterclass

Coaches provide special lectures on rotating topics.

18:00pm - General Swim

Optional Swim Time, Supervised with Lifeguard. Last chance of the day to get in the pool!

18:30pm - Dinner

Catered with Western, Chinese, and Malaysian food available.

19:30pm - Evening Activities

A shorter activity block, usually filled with fun and engaging lessons and games, such as trivia or speechwriting challenges.

22:00pm - Lights Out

Lights, phones, and computers off so everyone can sleep.

21:00pm - Prepare for Bed

Time to wash up, call parents, and wind down.

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DEbating programs by

Major

Competitive titles

World

Championship

Asian

Championship

European Championship

USA National Championship

China National Championship

& More

Championships

Since 2014

Pink Yellow Gradient Geo Dotted Cluster Blob

1 World Championship

3 regional Championships

10 national Championships

100+ Local Championships

Selected additional championships

OLDHAM CUP

ASIA DEBATE OPEN

KOREA SCHOOLS OPEN

CALIFORNIA INVITATIONAL

HONG KONG DEBATE OPEN

International Christian university tournament

World scholars' cup

global round

CHINA BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY

AUSTRALASIA INTERSCHOOL DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

ASIA WORLD SCHOOLS DEBATE OPEN

china national public speaking championships

Tournament Participation

Since 2014

5 continents

20+ countries

50+ online events

10,000+ rounds of feedback

graduate

placement

Stanford University

University of Chicago

Duke University

Cal Berkeley

Northwestern University

Massachusetts institute

of technology (MIT)

Oxford University

Cambridge University

London school of

Economics

Imperial college

London

Harvard University

Princeton University

Yale University

Cornell University

Columbia University

Dartmouth College

Brown University

Williams College

Pomona college

university of

toronto

university

Matriculation

Since 2014

100% of ivy league, Stanford, uchicago, mit

27 of 30 top USA institutions

Multiple oxbridge admits

Camp Courses Offered

All courses are streamed by ability and age:

based on skill assessments, trial classes, and diagnostic sessions.

You only are in the same classes as students who will

challenge you to grow.

Novice Debate

Highlighting Impacts is one of four Novice Debate courses that teaches a LL-specific format aptly called Novice Debate, equipping students with foundational skills needed in parliamentary debate in the future.

Intermediate Debate

Exploring Strategy is one of four Intermediate Debate courses that introduces a modified form of World Schools (WS) Debate. Students entering this level must have basic argumentation and rebuttal skills needed for debate.

Advanced Debate

Prioritizing Core Arguments is one of four Advanced Debate courses, which covers skills needed to be competitive in World Schools (WS) debate. Students entering this level must have some WS debate experience in the classroom or at competitions.

Distinguished Debate

Positioning Cases is one of four Distinguished Debate courses, which introduces students to skills in British Parliamentary (BP). Students entering this level must plentiful competitive debate experience.

Elite Debate

Elite Debate courses are coached by our most experienced staff and are largely dependent on upcoming tournaments and competitions. With regular skill-building sessions, Elite+ topical deep dives, and high-quality sparring and feedback, Elite Debate Courses represent the most competitive training environment available for high school students in the world.

Reasoning Masterclass

Designed explicitly for those students who already enroll in LearningLeaders courses, this Masterclass is a focused session on Reasoning skills. Based on data from the LearningLeaders 2022 Whitepaper, Reasoning is one of the most critical areas for students to develop their skill sets, hence this laser-focused approach to this specific discipline.

Camps and Travel Trips

Since 2014.

LearningLeaders Coaches have lead dozens of Travel Trips across the globe, including to the following destinations:

Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovenia, United States, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam, and Mainland China.

How Do I Know Which Course is the Best Fit?

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Student Testimonials

Taking the Harvard Debate Camp is a great pleasure. With the helpful and kind coaches, it is always possible for you to improve your own debating skills and learn new knowledge.

Donny Cao, Grade 8

Debate has given me countless experiences that have allowed me to open my eyes to the real world.

William Tang, Grade 10

The Camp developed my knowledge on my weakest fields: International Relations, Criminal Justice System, LGBTQ and a lot more. This knowledge contributes to the strength of my arguments in debate.

Carl Fang, Grade 9

Parent Testimonials

After my child attended LearningLeaders Speech Training,

she became very organized and logical in her communication of new topics…she delivers structured speeches with clear transitions.

Rosie Ma, Verified LL Parent

Whenever my friends ask about the extracurricular activities I chose for my children, I tell them in all the years of learning that my children have had, the most worthwhile investment has been in LearningLeaders classes.

Shellie Xu, Verified LL Parent

I have recommended LearningLeaders to my friends countless times. I have always loved their teaching philosophy. Their goal is not just to get kids to be good at public speaking and debating, but educating the whole person.

Yi Wang, Verified LL Parent

Tuition &

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