Dear  Camper,    

We  are  pleased  to  welcome  you  to  Capitol  Debate’s  summer  camp  at  the  Notre  Dame  University  of  Maryland.  

We  are  sure  you  will  find,  as  have  thousands  of  others,  that  Capitol  Debate  gives  its  participants  the  knowledge  and  tools  they  need  to  compete  in  today’s  global  economy,  while  preparing  them  to  be  tomorrow’s  business  leaders.  Capitol  Debate  lets  your  student  learn  from  the  best,  with  the  best,  at  the  best  locations!    

Below  you  will  find  important  information  and  details  regarding  camp.  We  are  excited  to  provide  you  with  additional  details  as  we  approach  the  start  of  camp.  

 

 

 

 

 

About  Notre  Dame  University  of  Maryland:  

In  1873,  the  School  Sisters  of  Notre  Dame  founded  the  University  to  provide  education  for  poor  girls  and  women.  It  was  the  first  Catholic  institution  of  higher  education  for  women,  and  among  the  earliest  of  it’s  kind  in  America.  It  is  still  primarily  a  women’s  university.  

After  starting  with  an  inaugural  graduating  class  of  six  women,  the  school  has  grown  to  nearly  3000  students.  It  offers  undergraduate  and  graduate  programs,  and  includes  arts,  sciences,  social  studies,  computer  science,  business,  and  engineering.  

The  school  is  ranked  among  the  top  50  American  colleges  by  U.S.  News.  It  has  been  categorized  as  one  of  the  north  east’s  “Great  Schools,  Great  Prices,”  due  to  its  academic  quality  and  small  class  sizes.  

 

Campus  Life:  

Notre  Dame  of  Maryland  University  is  home  to  our  Policy  Debate  Camp.  The  campus  covers  58  acres,  and  sits  in  a  quiet  neighborhood  of  northern  Baltimore.  The  academic  resources  are  extensive  and  immaculate.  Campers  make  use  of  the  Copley  Library  which  houses  over  half  a  million  volumes.  Wi-­‐Fi  for  laptops  and  supervised  access  to  computers  are  available.  The  school  provides  for  all  our  students’  academic  needs.  The  classrooms  contain  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art  technology,  carpeting,  air-­‐conditioning,  and  comfortable  seating.  Notre  Dame  grants  our  campers  access  to  recreation  areas  and  athletic  facilities.  In-­‐between  sessions  they  can  enjoy  Olympic  pools,  regulation  basketball  courts,  and  open  fields  for  soccer,  football,  frisbee,  and  more.  

 

Dorm  Life:  

Our  debate  students  reside  in  the  traditional  suite  style  dorms  of  Meletia  Hall.  Bathrooms  separate  adjoining  rooms.  Every  camper  lives  with  one  suite  mate,  while  two  other  campers  live  in  the  connecting  room.  Each  room  is  equipped  with  chairs  and  closets,  and  dressers  and  desks.    

 

 

 

A  Typical  Day  at  Camp:    

• 8:00am  -­‐  9:00am  |  Breakfast  in  Doyle  Hall  • 9:00am  -­‐  12:00pm  |  Lectures  and  skill  exercises  • 12:00pm  -­‐  1:00pm  |  Lunch  in  Doyle  Hall  • 1:00pm  -­‐  5:00pm  |  Practice  debates,  

case  and  brief  development  research  • 5:00pm  -­‐  6:00pm  |  Dinner  in  Doyle  Hall  • 6:00pm  -­‐  7:00pm  |  Sports  and  athletics  

at  the  park  • 7:00pm  -­‐  8:00pm  |  Guest  Lecture  • 8:00pm  -­‐  9:00pm  |  Lab  Time  • 9:00pm  -­‐  11:00pm  |  Free  Time  • 11:00pm  |  Curfew  and  Room  Check  

 

What  to  Bring:

• Jump  or  Flash  Drive  • Flow  Paper  (Legal  Sized  Paper)  • Notebook  • Pens  (2  different  colors)  • Pencils  • Unlined  White  Paper  • Laptop  or  Tablet  (Required)  • Pillows  • Bed  Linens  &  Sheets    

   • Towels  • Toiletries  • Recreational  Clothing  • Sunglasses  • Sunscreen  • Swimsuit  • Spending  Money  (on  average  $100-­‐

$150/week

 

Safety  and  Security:  

The  safety  and  security  of  your  child  is  of  paramount  importance  to  us.  Our  debate  camps  have  the  services  of  a  full  time  dorm  director  whose  sole  job  is  to  ensure  the  safety  of  our  students.  Additionally,  we  hire  numerous  residential  advisors  who  watch  over  the  students  during  the  evenings.  

Access  to  the  dormitory  buildings  is  strictly  limited  to  residents  only.  Each  student  is  issued  with  an  electronic  pass  that  must  be  swiped  to  enter  the  dormitories.  

We  also  continually  account  for  our  students  so  that  we  know  where  they  are  at  all  times.  Attendance  is  taken  at  each  lecture  and  at  every  class.  Students  are  not  permitted  to  leave  campus  on  their  own  and  during  trips  off  campus  they  are  always  accompanied  by  a  residential  advisor  or  faculty  member.  

 

             

 

Arrival:  

• Registration  takes  place  between  1:00  pm  and  4:00  pm  on  June  23  in  Melatia  Hall  • Opening  Dinner  for  Students  will  be  held  in  Doyle  Hall  at  5:00pm    

 

Departure:  

• The  one  week  camp  program,  checkout  is  between  3:30  pm  and  5:30  pm  on  Saturday,  June  29  • The  two  week  camp  program,  checkout  is  between  3:30  pm  and  5:30  pm  on  Saturday,  July  6  • The  three  week  camp  program,  checkout  is  between  8:00  am  and  10:00  am  on  Saturday,  July  13  

 

FAQS:  

     Q:      Will  my  child  have  any  free  time  and  what  activities  can  my  child  participate?  A:      At  Capitol  Debate  we  want  your  child  to  have  fun  while  learning,  so  we  schedule  daily  free  time  for  the  children  to  enjoy  a  broad  variety  of  activities.      During  their  free  time,  students  can  engage  in  a  number  of  outdoor  activities  such  as  volleyball,  frisbee,  football,  and  soccer.  We  also  understand  that  some  students  prefer  to  remain  indoors,  so  we  provide  large  screen  TVs  in  the  dorms  for  children  to  watch  videos  or  play  video  games.  There  is  also  swimming,  and  cards.      After  class,  students  can  spend  their  evenings  in  the  gym  or  playing  on  the  fields  or  being  in  the  dorm.  Wednesday  evenings  are  a  scheduled  social  event  and  we  gather  the  students  together  to  watch  a  video  and  enjoy  some  ice  cream.  We  go  to  the  aquarium,  take  shopping  trips,  eat  out,  or  see  the  sights  such  as  the  Inner  Harbor  area.    

 

Q:      Is  there  a  way  that  I  can  follow  what  is  going  on  at  the  camps  on  a  daily  basis?  A:      You  can  follow  what  is  happening  at  our  camps  by  logging  on  to  our  Facebook  page.  This  will  feature  pictures,  schedules,  and  video  clips  of  lectures,  debates,  and  activities  throughout  the  camps.  Find  us  at:  www.facebook/capitoldebate  

 

Q:      How  much  spending  money  should  my  child  have?  A:The  amount  of  spending  money  you  provide  your  child  with  is  entirely  up  to  you,  although  we  find  that  most  students  spend  between  $100  and  $150  per  week.