Nationally recognized speech and debate summer camp with online, day, and overnight programs for middle and high school students.
We value:
- World class senior instructors in every lab
- A balanced experience of learning and fun
- Life-long skills over tricks that only win some rounds
We are different, and that’s intentional.
Programs
Find your voice and develop your skills through programs focusing on each speech and debate event.
Faculty
Learn from championship level faculty who care as much about you as they do your next round.
Locations
In 2025, students will be able to experience the ISD Difference at one of our two in-person sessions at UNC Chapel Hill or virtually at ISD: Online!
“The #ISDDifference to me represents the unique opportunity ISD offers to work with other students along with the country’s best staff in a space free of judgement. No matter what experience or skill level you have, ISD is a great chance to improve your skills and truly fall in love with speech and debate.”
“As someone who has competed in speech and debate since middle school, the two week session at ISD allowed me to focus on the parts of my event I truly needed to adjust. With the welcoming environment and experienced staff, the amount I learned not only helps me to this day, but has continued to benefit my debate career. On top of the educational aspects, ISD has allowed me to form connections with numerous instructors and friends. Especially in an activity where people come from various backgrounds, ISD gives you that opportunity to meet those people and form those memories for a lifetime.”
“I’m so glad I went to ISD. It is truly one of the best decisions I could have made for my speech career.”
“In the two weeks I spent at ISD, I learned a tremendous amount about my event and made incredible progress. Even more importantly, I left with the foundation of skills, the confidence, and the inspiration to work even harder in the year that followed.
Throughout the entire season, my ISD friends and instructors supported me every step of the way. The ISD community is truly like a second team, and I wouldn’t trade my experience there for the world.”