RKS 2025 Sessions
Wherever you’re at we probably have a good session for you. Though we make recommendations for each session, there are no skill restrictions on any of the sessions. Contact us at debate@wfu.edu if you have questions.
Early Deposit Discount - For all sessions anyone paying a deposit by May 5th receives $50 off per week.
4 Week Session (June 29 -July 26): This is the Ultimate RKS Experience. Get a head start on producing your signature file. Includes specialized lectures and drills, with emphasis on research and skills development. Great for all mid-to-top level debaters in Policy, LD, and PF. In Person cost with early deposit discount $5300 without $5500. Online cost $2400 with early discount deposit, $2550 without.
3 Week Session (July 6-July 26): No-Lab Curriculum is in full effect. Work with the best, produce a signature file, and get tournament experience. Great for all debate skill levels and formats. In Person cost with early deposit discount $4100 without $4250. Online cost $1800 with early discount deposit, $1950 without.
2 Week (July 13-July 26): This group of students will still be integrated with the broader No-Lab Curriculum but sophomores will also participate in specialized breakouts with increased emphasis on the skills required to get them to the next level: how to research, cut cards, put together strategic 1ACs, 1NCs, see the end of the debate, impact calculus, etc. There is no requirement that applicants be sophomores. In Person cost with early deposit discount $2800 without $2900. Online cost $1200 with early discount deposit, $1300 without.
1 Week (July 13-July 26): This group of students will come to truly understand what it means to engage in the final steps of preparation for a tournament. There will be extensive strategy sessions learning how to truly prepare for not just the first speeches, but the end of the debate. In Person cost with early deposit discount $1400 without $1450. Online cost $600 with early discount deposit, $650 without
7-Day Intensive (June 29-July 6): In the 7-day intensive you will work directly with Daryl Burch and Taylor Brough on a) broad-based topic research; b) first, second, and third order theory lectures followed by seminar-style discussion; c) executing what we’ve learned through practice debates, drills, and tricks. This week is not focused so much on file production as it is getting that extra-level of insight from two of the greatest debate minds on tricks of the trade, situating yourself in debate to be a champion, and serious investigation into the history and theory behind the arguments. It’s like a topic lecture on steroids and then more. Lots of drills and practice debates organized around the provided debate packet means you’re way ahead of the game right at the start of the summer. If you opt in, you’ll also debate the RKS instructors, so you can really step your game up. In Person cost with early deposit discount $1400 without $1450. Online cost $600 with early discount deposit, $650 without
We recommend this option for people who are working to be top-level debaters and win championships or make the step from sometimes breaking at a tournament to dusting the competition. It’s also a good option for those who have other summer plans but want a good start on the topic.
2 week, 1 week, flexible and hybrid options…Need flexible scheduling? We can work with students and families if you are available for part of the time or want to do a hybrid approach of some online and some in-person. The cost for one week online is $600 per week with an early deposit discount ($650 without) and $1300 per will with an early deposit discount ($1350 without). Email us at debate@wfu.edu to discuss options.
Professional Development for Coaches - Please contact us if you are a coach interested in attending the RKS workshop for summer professional development. We will working out pricing on a case by case basis.
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