Summer Debate Camp at the University of Central Florida
Proven Championship Results
Our commitment to constantly evolving curriculum yields tangible results. Join the program that produced champions at top-tier national tournaments, including Yale, Harvard, and the Tournament of Champions (TOC).
Secure your spot for three intensive weeks of debate training designed to take your Public Forum or Lincoln-Douglas skills to the next level. Our program focuses on innovative strategies, personalized feedback, and yearlong support that produces real results.
Dates: July 11th – July 31st, 2026
Events: Public Forum (PF) and Lincoln-Douglas (LD)
Ages: Rising 7th Graders to High School Seniors (Ages 12–18)
Camp Staff
Stephen Scopa
Stephen Scopa
Stephen Scopa
Scopa has been a debate coach at the highest level for the past 6 seasons. He successfully aids in the operation of one of the largest programs in the country. His students have championed TOC, Harvard, Yale, University of Florida, Berkeley, and Princeton among others. They have achieved over 100 bids to the Tournament of Champions and de
Scopa has been a debate coach at the highest level for the past 6 seasons. He successfully aids in the operation of one of the largest programs in the country. His students have championed TOC, Harvard, Yale, University of Florida, Berkeley, and Princeton among others. They have achieved over 100 bids to the Tournament of Champions and demonstrate consistent elite performance. Specializes in Philosophy, High Theory, and Theory
Bashir Eltyeb
Stephen Scopa
Stephen Scopa
Bashir Eltyeb debated for three years at Iowa City West. He Semi'd the TOC twice, top spoke the TOC, semi'd Mid America, quartered Minneapple and Blake, and accumulated 9 bids to the TOC. His primary debate interest is K debate, but Bashir is also well versed in theory, technical substance, and lay debate. He currently competes in college policy debate.
Vontrez White
Stephen Scopa
Vontrez White
Vontrez White debated for four years at California State University, Fullerton. He made it to deep elimination rounds of several tournaments, culminating in quarters of the NDT and semis of CEDA. He has also assisted in coaching students on late elimination rounds of tournaments at the TOC LD level. While he enjoys most arguments in debat
Vontrez White debated for four years at California State University, Fullerton. He made it to deep elimination rounds of several tournaments, culminating in quarters of the NDT and semis of CEDA. He has also assisted in coaching students on late elimination rounds of tournaments at the TOC LD level. While he enjoys most arguments in debate, his favorite arguments are criticisms that relate to race, gender, media, capitalism, and high theory. Outside of debate, he loves hiking, reading, video games, and trading card games.
Mac Hays
Spencer Orlowski
Vontrez White
Mac Hays is a former Fulbright Taiwan Debate Coach. A graduated from Brown University, where he studied International Affairs and Chemistry, Mac competed in American Parliamentary Debate, and placed in the top 3 at Nationals for 3 consecutive years. Mac's students have championed Harvard, Yale, and debated on the finals stages of both TOC and NSDA nationals in Public Forum.
Spencer Orlowski
Spencer Orlowski
Spencer Orlowski
Spencer Orlowski is a national and international champion in college Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate. With 15 years of coaching experience, he has guided students to wins at most major tournaments, including championships at the middle school, high school, and college national levels in LD. Under his mentorship, his students have earned ove
Spencer Orlowski is a national and international champion in college Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate. With 15 years of coaching experience, he has guided students to wins at most major tournaments, including championships at the middle school, high school, and college national levels in LD. Under his mentorship, his students have earned over 100 bids in both PF and LD and secured victory at the prestigious Tournament of Champions in LD in 2024. Spencer specializes in coaching kritiks and policy debate
Campus Living at UCF
Nike Dorms
Students are housed in the modern Nike dorms on the UCF campus, featuring comfortable accommodations and study spaces perfect for late-night case prep.
Campus Dining
Access diverse and high-quality campus dining options, including favorites like Chick-fil-A and Subway, with buffet meal plans that accommodate all dietary restrictions.
Easy Travel
Round-trip airport transportation to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) is included in residential tuition. Check-in and check-out are both at 10:00 AM for your convenience.