Thanks for joining us this summer! Please return to our website later this fall to see the dates of our 2020 programs. We expect to have dates posted and camp enrollment for summer 2020 open by approximately October 1st.
1-Week Policy Debate Workout
The 1-Week Policy Debate Workout is only offered to students with specific scheduling needs and is not a standalone camp offering that is open to general signups. SNFI does not suggest that students sign up for only this session as it is merely one week of a larger camp academic experience.
2019 1-Week Policy Debate Workout Staff Members Include:
Check back closer to the start of camp for details on our 2019 staff
We will continue to add additional staff members as enrollment and availability dictate. Details are posted on additional staff members as they are confirmed and as we have complete biographic information available. Staff listing may not be fully up to date or reflect all hires to date.
2018 1-Week Policy Debate Workout Staff Members Included:
Brian Manuel, Debate Programs Coordinator
Brian is the Director of Debate at Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School in New York and Director of Policy Debate at Stanford University, in addition to serving as a consultant for the National Speech & Debate Association. Widely recognized for his unrivaled talent in revitalizing traditional programs, Brian was named the 2008 Michael Bacon Coach of the Year and 2016 Val A. Browning Director of the Year. He has been coaching for nearly 20 years and was recently elected to the Executive Board of the National Debate Coaches Association.
Under his leadership, Edgemont’s debate program has flourished, winning five state championships and countless speaker awards, as well as presenting to the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. His students championed the 2015 Georgetown Day School Invitational and 2018 Mamaroneck Round Robin in Policy Debate; 2018 Harrison Round Robin and 2019 Newark Round Robin in Lincoln-Douglas Debate; and 2016 Lakeland Round Robin, 2016 Westchester Classic, 2018 University of Michigan High-School Tournament, and 2019 Lakeland Round Robin in Public Forum Debate. After past outround appearances in Policy and Lincoln-Douglas, Edgemont will be represented in all principal debate events at this year’s Tournament of Champions. Brian has enjoyed equal success at Stanford, where he coached its first team in two decades—and fourth team ever—to qualify for the National Debate Tournament, finishing in the top 30 in both 2013 and 2015.
Over the course of his professional career, Brian has coached for Harvard University, College Preparatory School, Cathedral Preparatory School, Chattahoochee High School, Lakeland High School, and Scranton High School. His students have advanced to elimination rounds at every major national tournament, including NSDA, NDCA, NCFL, and CEDA Nationals. He also coached the champions of the 2003 Big Bronx Invitational, 2008 Barkley Forum, and 2012 Golden Desert Tournament in Policy Debate, along with the 2007 NCFL finalists, 2012 NSDA finalists, and 2013 Phyllis Flory Barton top speaker.
During the summer, Brian serves as the Academic Director at the Stanford National Forensic Institute. He previously taught workshops at the University of Kentucky, University of Michigan, Georgetown University, and Millennial Speech & Debate. Brian is looking forward to his eleventh summer at SNFI!
Upcoming Sessions
* Tentative and Subject to Change
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 14th - Jul 20th
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 14th - Jul 20th
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Price Options:
- contact us for enrollment options for this session
- Notes
The 1-Week Policy Workout is offered for students who are unable to attend the 3-Week Core Policy Program due to unavoidable scheduling constraints. SNFI strongly suggests attending the 3-Week Core Policy Program instead of the 1-Week Policy Workout as the curriculum is designed as a three week unit. Note that the academic experience is not tailored to students attending the 1-Week Policy Workout, so students may arrive/depart in the middle of important materials without being at a logical start/stop point, and our staff is unable to make special accommodations for students who are departing early from or arriving late to the 3-Week Core Policy Program via enrollment in the 1-Week Policy Workout.
How to choose the right program?
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 21st - Jul 27th
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 21st - Jul 27th
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Price Options:
- contact us for enrollment options for this session
- Notes
The 1-Week Policy Workout is offered for students who are unable to attend the 3-Week Core Policy Program due to unavoidable scheduling constraints. SNFI strongly suggests attending the 3-Week Core Policy Program instead of the 1-Week Policy Workout as the curriculum is designed as a three week unit. Note that the academic experience is not tailored to students attending the 1-Week Policy Workout, so students may arrive/depart in the middle of important materials without being at a logical start/stop point, and our staff is unable to make special accommodations for students who are departing early from or arriving late to the 3-Week Core Policy Program via enrollment in the 1-Week Policy Workout.
How to choose the right program?
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 28th - Aug 3rd
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Camp:
- 1-Week Policy Debate Workout
- Date:
- Jul 28th - Aug 3rd
- Grade (fall 2019):
- 9th-12th
- Location:
- Stanford University
- Price Options:
- contact us for enrollment options for this session
- Notes
The 1-Week Policy Workout is offered for students who are unable to attend the 3-Week Core Policy Program due to unavoidable scheduling constraints. SNFI strongly suggests attending the 3-Week Core Policy Program instead of the 1-Week Policy Workout as the curriculum is designed as a three week unit. Note that the academic experience is not tailored to students attending the 1-Week Policy Workout, so students may arrive/depart in the middle of important materials without being at a logical start/stop point, and our staff is unable to make special accommodations for students who are departing early from or arriving late to the 3-Week Core Policy Program via enrollment in the 1-Week Policy Workout.
How to choose the right program?
Upcoming Sessions
* Tentative and Subject to Change
| Session | Grade | Location | Price Range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14th - Jul 20th | 9th-12th | Stanford University | $1,495.00 – $1,795.00 |
Pricing Options |
| Jul 21st - Jul 27th | 9th-12th | Stanford University | $1,495.00 – $1,895.00 |
Pricing Options |
| Jul 28th - Aug 3rd | 9th-12th | Stanford University | $1,495.00 – $1,895.00 |
Pricing Options |