“Let your voice be heard!”

14-20 August 2022, Red Cross Training Center in Dolni Lozen, Sofia | 45 lv non-refundable deposit

Our 2022 Debate Summer Camp is aimed at 9th-12th graders with an intermediate level of English who want to improve their critical thinking and argumentation skills, as well as learn to express themselves better.

Aims

Fostering debate skills

Through lectures, workshops and other activities students will learn how to debate effectively. Skills such as critical thinking, clear and concise argumentation and public speaking will be extensively trained through the use of both theoretical and practical methods.

Creating the leaders of tomorrow

Being a great debater prepares the students for a variety of work fields, as they gain invaluable transferable skills, as well as more self-assurance. Thus, we believe that our students will have all that they need to go out into the world and make it a better place!

Why should you apply?

 
 


Professional staff

Through our curriculum the students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced debate coaches, university lecturers as well professionals from the public speaking sphere.

 
 

Practice-oriented

We think It’s not enough to just listen in and passively absorb information. Through the use of the World Schools Style Debate our students will have the opportunity to participate in practice debates every day and apply their knowledge!

 
 

Great community

The BEST community is a great place to meet new people, form great friendships from people all over Bulgaria, as well as to get inspired! Participating students will be able to partake in a number of recreational activities and learn more about their fellow campers.

 

How to apply?

You must be:

  • Student in the 9th to 12th grade this upcoming 2022/2023 academic year

  • Able to speak and understand English at a B1 level or higher

Application process:

  • Prepare a brief motivation statement about why you want to attend the summer camp and why you believe you are qualified. (Max. 500 words)

  • Fill out this application form

  • Get your parents to complete the parent consent form!

Deadline is July 9th, 2022!

Priority will be given to those who have previously participated in some of our events. Debate experience is not a requirement.

Testimonies:

“The camp was a surreal experience - a memory that I will keep and cherish forever. It allowed me to surround myself with amazing people who helped me to improve not only as a speaker, but also as an individual.”

- Kadir Kadir, FLS "Ekzarh Yosif" - Razgrad

“BEST’s camp was the perfect combination of fun and learning. Although I have competed in debates and original oratory before, my skills and knowledge of them have improved significantly. In addition to learning, our mentors also offered us various activities that helped us relax and brought us closer together. An unforgettable experience!”

- Ekaterina Valeva, Foreign Language School, Plovdiv