Los Angeles
Summer Debate Institute 2024
Welcome to the LAMDL SDI
We will be updating this page throughout the week with relevant camp information and documents, so keep an eye on it! You can always access this page by scanning the QR code on your SDI badge.
This year's camp will be from July 30th through August 4th, 2024 at USC!
Daily Schedule
See below for locations and times of events this week. If any changes are made, they will be updated here. Morning Check-In will always be at Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism (ASC).
Novice Schedule
JV & Varsity Schedule
Find your way around
The schedule above shows you where you should be, feel free to use this map to find the best route around campus. During this week we will be in:
Full campus map available here: https://maps.usc.edu/
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Eligibility to Attend Camp
LAMDL SDI is open to any student who has joined the debate team at a LAMDL school. While space is limited, we should have more than enough space for all of your new and returning students. All students who plan to participate need to fill out our registration form.
Location of Camp
LAMDL SDI will be held on the campus of The University of Southern California.
Dates & Times of Camp
Tuesday, July 30th through Sunday, August 4th, 2024
9 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday through Saturday of Camp
9 AM - 7 PM, Sunday of Camp (Tournament Day)
Costs of Camp
LAMDL SDI does not charge tuition or fees to LAMDL debaters, though students may need money to purchase lunch each day (See "Meals" section below).
Schedule & Divisions of Camp
A detailed schedule of camp will be sent to coaches and registered students as we get closer to camp. We will offer 3 divisions for students: Novice, JV, and Varsity. Novice will focus on brand new debaters, JV on returning debaters, and Open on experienced debaters. As noted above, we will have supplemental camp and practice days before camp for a limited number of Varsity debaters.
Transportation to and from Camp
This is a commuter camp (not overnight). There will be bus pick-ups with limited stops that will be released to coaches and registered students. Unlike at tournaments, not all schools will have pick-ups. Students can commute to and from the campus independently.
Meals at Camp
Lunch will be provided to students who opt in on the application. Otherwise, students are allowed to bring money to buy lunch on campus or sack lunch from home.
Registration is closed
Registration has closed. If you have not yet registered, but would like to please send an email to joseph@lamdl.org expressing interest with your name and school.