Mark Cornelison | UK Photo. LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 13, 2021) — This summer, The University of Kentucky’s Bluegrass Debate Coalition (BDC) will host a free virtual summer camp designed to introduce Kentucky middle and high schoolers to the fundamentals of competitive debate. The BDC Summer Debate Camp will take place virtually from Monday, June 21, through Saturday, June 26. Students will practice their debate skills during the week and showcase them during a camp tournament on Saturday. During camp, students will learn the fundamentals of argumentation, persuasive writing, research and public speaking. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about current events from the experts that study them. Through a variety of fun activities, lively discussions and practice debates, students will become more critical thinkers and confident public speakers. In addition, experienced debaters will have the chance to hone their abilities and learn advanced debate strategies. The skills learned through debate encourage achievement in school, success in the workplace and meaningful engagement with our communities and the world around us.