Monday-Friday, August 4-8
10am-2pm

Headmaster Barmore has taught and coached Lincoln Douglas debate for seven years in both public high schools and at Chesterton Academy. He has coached and judged debate in the University of Interscholastic League and has also prepared debaters to compete in the NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association). Mr. Barmore is hosting this camp to give new debaters foundational skills and polish the skills that experienced debaters are already developing in competitive debate. The camp will focus on resolution analysis, constructive case formation, cross-examination, and rebuttal.


Skills that campers will take away from this camp:

  • Rules and regulations of competitive Lincoln-Douglas Debate

  • Affirmative and Negative Case formation

  • Defending arguments

  • Critiquing arguments

  • Research techniques

  • Philosophies and philosophers

Location: Chesterton Academy Campus - 3205 Hamilton Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76107
Ages: 12-18 year old  |  22 camper max
Cost: $75 per family *scholarships available
Bring/Wear: Water bottle, sack lunch, legal pad, pens

After submitting this form, you can make your payment on our giving page and note the camp name in the comments field or you may mail to Chesterton Academy of Fort Worth at PO Box 470341 Fort Worth, TX 76147. Registration is considered complete once both this form and payment has been received.