SUDL 2026 Summer Debate Camp: Health Insurance

Dates: August 3–7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time (with scheduled breaks)
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free! (Suggested donation: $100; smaller donations also acceptable)
Registration: See form below!
Questions? Contact Stephen Goldberg via email: gberg542@gmail.com

The Sacramento Urban Debate League (SUDL) is proud to announce our 2026 Summer Policy Debate Camp, running from August 3rd through August 7th. This online camp is designed for both novice and experienced debaters, offering a deep dive into the upcoming 2026–2027 national policy debate topic:

“The United States federal government should establish national health insurance in the United States.”

This timely topic invites students to examine the complexities of the American healthcare system, from “Medicare for All” and single-payer models to the expansion of the Affordable Care Act. At camp, students will explore the social, economic, and political implications of healthcare reform, build evidence-based cases, and master argumentation strategies—setting them up for a successful year of competitive debate.

What to Expect:

• Daily instruction from experienced debate educators and coaches with high school, college, and national circuit backgrounds
• Topic lectures covering core arguments, research strategies, and case writing
• Small group labs tailored to experience level
• Practice rounds and competition to test skills in real-time
• Individualized feedback to accelerate growth and confidence

Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to qualify for nationals, this camp will give you the tools, structure, and confidence to shine.

Spots are limited, so we encourage early registration! The camp is completely free, though a $100 (or less; pay what you can) donation is suggested to help us continue offering quality programming and expanding access to more students across Sacramento. Donations can be made via our Donate page or via Venmo @sacurbandebate.

Sign up below!

For any questions, please reach out to Stephen Goldberg at email: gberg542@gmail.com