Dakota Debate Institute

Sun. July 9 to Fri. July 14

Hello!

We are looking forward to working with you next week. In this document, we outline the check-in process and what to bring along with you to camp. All of our activities will take place on the campus of South Dakota State University. Most activities will occur inside, with some outdoor breaks and evening activities as the weather permits.

Additionally, we encourage all attendees to come with an open mind and willingness to learn and try approaches. Our camp is an intensive experience, and we fit in a great deal of work into our six days. DDI does conclude with a camp tournament, however, we are keeping our tournament attire casual, so don’t bring dress clothes along.

Thank you for your participation in DDI 2023 and we cannot wait to see you all on Sunday, Jul. 9.

DDI Daily Schedule

July 9

noon-2 p.m. Registration

2:30 p.m. Opening Session

3:30-5 p.m. Group Lessons/Orientation

5-6 p.m. Dinner

6 p.m. Large Group Lesson: The Importance of Goals

7-9 p.m. Group Lesson

9 p.m. Return to Dorms

July 10

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Camp Team Building/Energizers

9-11 a.m. Group Work Sessions

noon Lunch

1-4:45 p.m. Group Work Sessions

5 p.m. Dinner

6 p.m. Large Group Session: Failure = Winning

7-9 p.m. Camp Skills Games

July 11

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Camp Team Building

9-11 a.m. Group Work Sessions

noon Lunch

1-4:45 p.m. Group Work Sessions

6 p.m. Dinner

7-8 p.m. Tournament Etiquette

8-9 p.m. Group Time

July 12 (Neon Day, bring you neon to wear)

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Camp Team Building

9-11 a.m. Group Work Sessions

noon Lunch

1-4:45 p.m. Group Work Sessions

5 p.m. Large Group Session: What can college speech & debate do for you?

6 p.m. Dinner

7-9 p.m. Camp Fun Night

July 13

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. Camp Team Building

9-11 a.m. Group Work Sessions

noon Lunch

1-4:45 p.m. Group Work Sessions

5 p.m. Dinner

6-9 p.m. Tournament Prep-1:1 coaching, practice rounds

July 14 (wear camp shirt)

7:30-8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9 a.m. Rd. 1 Camp Round Robin

10:15 a.m. Rd. 2 Camp Round Robin

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. Rd. 3 Camp Round Robin

2:30 p.m. Camp Final/Honor Finals

4 p.m. Pack dorms

5 p.m. Camp Closing

6:30 p.m. Check out

Campus Housing

Residential students will be staying in . Each room offers Twin XL beds, a hanging rod for clothes, drawers, desk and chairs, carpeting, and AC. You will need to bring bedding.

Packing List

Commuters should only need to bring normal debate supplies, such as a laptop, charger and writing materials. 

• Clothes (pants, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, pajamas, socks, undergarments) 
• Shoes (sandals, sneakers, slippers, etc)
• ANY Medications you need (allergy medicine, asthma inhalers, vitamins, etc)
• Towels, washcloth, bathrobe
• Pillows, blankets, sheets
• All personal hygiene products needed (shampoo, lotion, razor, hair products)
• SOAP & DEODORANT
• Toothbrush & Toothpaste
• Sunscreen
• Shower caddy
• Shower shoes (flip-flops)
• Water bottle
• Alarm clock
• Snacks or spending money for snacks
• Umbrella
• Cell phone charger
• Laptop and charger
• Backpack for your supplies
• Any other supplies you may want such as notebooks, pens, highlighters, we recommend bringing at least three different colored pens along

Please do not bring the following (bringing such items may result in removal from the camp):

• Any illegal substances including, but not limited to: alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs.
• Weapons of any kind including pocket knives
• Toaster ovens/indoor grills
• Candles or incense
• Lighters or matches
• Anything valuable that you would not want to be lost or stolen
• Items or clothing that have negative or obscene images, or promote drugs or alcohol.
• Items or clothing that promote discrimination in any way.

Communicating with your Camper

• How to contact your camper?

  Please know that your camper will have a full-day of activities from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. each day. This is an intensive and immersive camp experience. As such they may not be as available for immediate responses.

  Meal times may be the best time to contact your camper. Our daily lunch is scheduled from 12:30-1:30 p.m. and dinner is scheduled from 5:30-6:30 p.m..

• What happens if there is an emergency and you cannot reach your student?

  In the event there is an emergency and you need to contact your student. You may call or text Andrea Carlile, Director of Jackrabbit Forensics, 217-414-1959.

  In the event there is an emergency with your camper the camp staff will contact you.

DDI 2023 Rules & Expectations

1. Be on time.
2. All campers must walk to and from camp buildings in pairs or in a group. Please do not move from buildings on your own.
3. Each morning all residential campers will depart from Throne to breakfast in lab groups.
4. All campers must stay on campus once checked in. If a camper needs to leave in the event of an emergency, please coordinate and work the camp director, Andrea Carlile to make arrangements.
5. Campers must be in their assigned rooms by 10 p.m. each night. Staff will conduct nightly room checks and lights out at 10:30 p.m.
6. Be curious. Ask questions. Dig Deep.
7. Have fun.
8. Be you