The Ohio University Summer Forensics Camp, sponsored by the Ohio University Forensics Program and the School of Communication Studies, will be held on the campus of Ohio University, Athens, OH.  Our Forensics Camp will offer instruction and practice in:

• Limited Preparation

  • International Extemp

  • US Extemp

  • Impromptu

• Oral Interpretation

  • Duo Interpretation

  • Humorous Interpretation

  • Dramatic Interpretation

  • Prose/Poetry Manuscript Reading

• Public Address

  • Original Oratory

  • Oratorical Interpretation

• Public Forum Debate

THE STAFF

Our Camp Director, Dan West, has coached 50 national champions at the high school and college levels.    He is joined by Ohio University Forensics Camp Staff and Team Members:

• Dr. Marty Birkholt (Director of Forensics, Creighton University).  Dr. Birkholt is one of the most successful college debate coaches and will he will lead the Public Forum Debate Group.

• Mr. Josh Wolk (Interp Coach, Cardinal Mooney HS).  Mr. Wolk has coached numerous OHSSL State Champions and NFL Qualifier and he will be leading the Oral Interpretation Group.

• Mark Kokoska (Associate Director of Forensics, Ohio University, NFA National Semi Finalist – Extemp and Impromptu).  Mark will be leading the Limited Preparation group.

• Ted Dacey (Gov. Thomas Johnson HS, Maryland, 4 time NCLF Qualifier, NFA National Finalist in Oratory and Extemp) Ted will be leading the Public Address group.

• Dani Bernat (Cardinal Mooney HS, NFL National Finalist and OHSSL Champion - Dramatic Duo, AFA & NFA National Quarterfinalist – Prose and Duo)

• Michael Catlos (Poland HS, NFL Qualifier, NFA National Semi Finalist Oratory and Informative)

• Tony Sylvester (Louisville HS, NFL National Quarterfinalist – Dramatic Duo)

PHILOSOPHY

The emphasis of the camp is on teaching both novice and experienced students the skills and theory necessary to successfully participate in interscholastic speech activities.  While many camps end students home with a single polished product, we send students home with a process they can use to make all of their performances polished. 

ELIGIBILITY

Students are eligible for the camp if they have completed the 8^th grade.

SCHEDULE

Campers arrive Sunday afternoon.  Workshops and classes meet throughout the day, starting at 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.  Practice and individual coaching sessions continue during the evenings.  The week concludes with a camp tournament and showcase Saturday morning.

FACILITIES

The camp offers a carefully supervised introduction to college life.  Students live in university residence halls, eat in a campus dining center, and attend workshop sessions and lectures in university buildings.  Campers will also have access to the OU Libraries, internet computer labs as well as OU recreational facilities.  The structure, opportunities, and adult supervision available at OU make the OU Summer Forensics Camp an excellent choice.

HOW TO APPLY

Application and refundable $100 deposit must be received by June 19, 2009.

FEES

Tuitions of $595 includes all instruction, handouts, housing, meals, recreation and camp t-shirt.  Campers who pay in full by June 19^th receive the discounted rate of $545 for the week.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Students who cancel on or before June 20^th, 2009, will receive a full refund.  Cancellations after June 20^th  will not be refunded their deposit.

APPLICATIONS

Please send completed applications to:

Dan West
OU Summer Forensics Camp
School of Communication Studies – Lasher Hall
43 W Union Street
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701

QUESTIONS?

Feel free to contact Dan West at 740-593-9962 – office

            Or

Camp Secretary, Vicki Rhodes at 740-539-4842

This summer we are pleased to announce the Inaugural Ohio University Forensics Coaching Institute.  This one week camp will provide instruction and mentorship to new or experience high school coaches who are looking for ways to develop their forensics program.  Seminar topics include:

• Recruiting

• Program Development

• Fundraising

• Practice Pedagogy

• Philosophy and Vision Development

• Strategy and Development of Coaching Specific Events (Drama, Humorous, Prose/Poetry, Oratory, OI, Duo, Extemp, Impromptu and Public Forum)

THE STAFF

Our Camp Director, Dan West, has coached 50 national champions at the high school and college levels.    He is joined by:

• Dr. Marty Birkholt (Director of Forensics, Creighton University).  Dr. Birkholt is one of the most successful college debate coaches and will he will lead the Public Forum Debate Group.

• Mr. Josh Wolk (Interp Coach, Cardinal Mooney HS).  Mr. Wolk has coached numerous OHSSL State Champions and NFL Qualifier and he will be leading the Oral Interpretation Group.

• Mark Kokoska (Associate Director of Forensics, Ohio University, NFA National Semi Finalist – Extemp and Impromptu).  Mark will be leading the Limited Preparation group.

THE SCHEDULE

Each morning, program participants will attend event specific presentations with campers, learning or reviewing the fundamentals of various events..  Afternoons will be spent in seminar with Mr. West or one of the instructors where we will work on administrative and pedagogical skills necessary for program growth and development.  Evenings are available to complete assignments and prepare for the next day.

PROGRAM SPECIFICS

Tuition for the Institute is $595 and includes housing on campus (single occupancy), all meals (Sunday dinner – Saturday breakfast), and instructional materials.  College credit is available.  While the Institute coincides with the Ohio University Summer Forensics Camp, Institute participants will not be expected to teach or supervise high school students at any time.  Discounts are available if you are sending students to camp.

FOR MORE INFORMATION – contact Dan West (westd1@ohio.edu).

TO REGISTER – Complete the attached form and mail to Ohio University

PORTFOLIOS

The final project for Institute Participants will be a professional portfolio which will include:

• Forensics Philosophy Statement

• Team Goals

• Individual Goals

• Promotional Materials

• Recruiting Materials

• Practice Schedules

• Lesson Plans for Practice

• Travel Schedules

• Budget Models

• Policy Manual/Team Handbook

• Press Release Templates

• Vision Statements

• Disciplinary Procedures

• Implementation Plans

HOW TO APPLY

Application and refundable $100 deposit must be received by June 19, 2009.

FEES

Tuition of $595 includes all instruction, handouts, housing, meals, recreation and camp t-shirt. 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Students who cancel on or before June 20^th, 2009, will receive a full refund.  Cancellations after June 20^th will not be refunded their deposit.

APPLICATIONS

Please send completed applications to:

Dan West
OU Forensics Coaching Institute
School of Communication Studies – Lasher Hall
43 W Union Street
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701

QUESTIONS?

Feel free to contact Dan West at 740-593-9962 – office

            Or

Camp Secretary, Vicki Rhodes at 740-539-4842