2025 Summit Debate Intensive Session at Drake University Registration Form

Session Dates & Prices

Welcome and thank you for considering the Summit Debate, the National Debate Forum and the National Speech Forum summer educational experience. With over 28 years of experience our Summit Debate programs are set up to allow you to #ReachForYourSummit.

Summit Debate is proud to announce that we will have an Intensive In Person Session at Drake University in Des Moines, IA in 2025!

The following application is for the Summit Debate in person intensive session of the National Debate Forum (NDF) and the National Speech Forum (NSF) to be held at Drake University. Students have a choice of program and residential or commuter option. Students will be able to switch their event options up until April 1, 2025 without penalty.

In Person Intensive Session Option at Drake University (PF, LD, Congress and Speech Events)!

July 31-August 8, 2025

$1800 for the Residential Program and Curriculum (included in the pricing: event curriculum, dorm stay in a double occupancy room, and three meals each day)

*If you apply and pay in full by December 1, 2024 price is $1600

$1100 for the Commuter Program (Event curriculum Only- no meals are included)

*If you apply and pay in full by December 1, 2024 price is $900

*No Transporation to and from camp will be included in the in person pricing. Those that wish to purchase limited shuttle transportation to and from Des Moines International Airport on arrival and departure days July 31st and August 8th can purchase that for $50 one-way or $100 round trip during the application process or through Summit Debate up until five days before camp starts.

**Your $500 Non-Refundable Application Deposit is due with your application. FINAL payments are due no later than April 1, 2025. All tuition payments will be non-refundable for any reason. Please do not apply if you are still in planning stages. To receive the early bird discounted pricing, you need to pay for your entire tuition no later than December 1, 2024. We encourage families to purchase travel insurance from a third party to cover any changes to plans, illness or last minute emergencies.

Guarantees, Payments & Early Registration Discounts

In order to process your Application, you must submit the $500 non-refundable application deposit. If you select early bird discounted pricing, a full tuition payment is due immediately. You can pay by credit card or check. If you are paying by check you can deduct $25 from the tuition check and mail it to us within 7 days of submitting your application. (Payable to Summit Debate and mailed to: Summit Debate, 6511 Nova Drive #279, Davie, FL 33317). After, SEVEN Business Days, an application without the application deposit or tuition paid will not be processed and a spot in our 2025 sessions will not be guaranteed until full payment is received.