Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Our tentative date is July 5th - 18th, 2021.

Triumph Debate Camp is being held at John Carroll University (address: 1 John Carroll Boulevard, University Heights, OH 44118).

For Lincoln Douglas, debaters will be informed of the camp topic weeks prior and should familiarize themselves with the topic. Preparing debate cases is encouraged, but not required. Understanding the topic prior to going into camp will allow debaters to focus on skills and strategies, rather than finishing cases or block files.

For Policy Debate, our instructors will release our camps files ahead of camp so that students will have time to familiarize themselves with what research looks like on the topic. 

We will send out a packing list weeks prior to the start of camp for all registered students.

Students will complete a diagnostics exam prior to camp so we can appropriately place students. We will inform all students of the lab they are placed into prior to attending camp.

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Students, at all times, will have instructors overseeing and supervising them. Furthermore, instructors will be taking attendance multiple times a day. Finally, we will have access to John Carroll University’s campus police 24/7.

Yes. John Carroll University has a wifi network available to all students and staff.

Sometimes students like to be able to purchase extra snacks or order food to campus, which is perfectly acceptable. Debaters also can bring money to purchase JCU gear from the bookstore. None of this is required, as Triumph Debate will feed students 3 meals a day with snacks as well as give debaters Triumph Debate gear.

We urge all students to bring their cell phone and laptop and encourage them to check in frequently with their parents to let them know how they are doing.

A residential camper just means that the debater will be living on campus for the duration of the camp.

Tuition for residential campers covers the cost of instruction and facilities, housing in John Carroll University dormitories, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks), merch we give to students (i.e. water bottles, t-shirts, G2 pens, laptop stickers, etc), and more.

Students are expected to arrive at JCU on Monday, July 5th between 1pm-3pm EST. Students are expected to depart from JCU on Sunday, July 18th between 2pm-3pm.

Students will be residing in Murphy Hall. All students will be placed in double occupancy rooms. Debaters are expected to bring their own linens, such as blankets, pillows, sheets, towels, etc. When debaters arrive at JCU on Friday, they will be greeted by staff and they and their parents will be walked to their assigned dorm. Learn more about Murphy Hall here.

Meals will be provided through John Carroll University’s dining services. In between meals, each lab will have drinks and snacks available for students.

All debaters will be roomed with other students by default. If you wish to have your own room, please let us know in the application.

A commuter camper just means that the debater will not be staying in our residence halls, and instead, will commute to and from camp each day.

Commuter campers should arrive at 7am if they wish to eat breakfast with the rest of campers, or 7:45am if they eat at home. They should expect to leave at 9:00pm each night.

Tuition for residential campers covers the cost of instruction and facilities, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks), merch we give to students (i.e. water bottles, t-shirts, G2 pens, laptop stickers, etc), and more.

Students are expected to arrive at JCU on Monday, July 5th between 1pm-3pm EST. Students are expected to depart from JCU on Sunday, July 18th between 2pm-3pm.

Yes - commuting students are offered the same amount of meals/snacks as residential students: 3 meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and snacks.

Students who commute to our camp may drive themselves to and from, with parents permission. They must submit a parental consent form prior to the start of camp to ensure permission.

After registering, commuting students will be given specific instructions on how/where to park at JCU, or where to be dropped off.