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Summer Forensics Camp
July 22-28, 2007

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
PDF Resources
OhioSpeechCamp2007-Information.pdf
OhioSpeechCamp2007-Application.pdf
OhioSpeechCamp2007-Schedule.pdf
THE STAFF
Our Camp Director, Dan West, has coached over 30 national champions at the high school and college levels. He is currently the Director of Forensics at Ohio University and has previously directed at Rice University in Houston, Texas. He is joined by Ohio University Forensics Staff and Team Members:
  • Brian Swafford – Assistant Director of Forensics at Ohio University. An experienced debater and coach, Brian will be the team leader for Public Forum Debate and the Assistant Camp Director.
  • Dani Bernat (Cardinal Mooney HS, NFL National Finalist and OHSSL Champion, Dramatic Duo)
  • Chris Glaser (Louisville HS Assistant Coach)
  • Dan Glaser (Louisville HS NFL Qualifier and OHSSL Finalist, Domestic Extemp)
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 8th 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 $75 deposit must be received by June 20, 2007.

FEES
Tuitions of $500 includes all instruction, handouts, housing, meals, recreation and camp t-shirt. Campers who pay in full by June 20th receive the discounted rate of $450 for the week.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Students who cancel on or before June 20th, 2007, will receive a full refund. Cancellations after June 20th will not be refunded their deposit.

APPLICATIONS
Please send completed applications to:

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

QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact Dan West at:
740-593-9962 – office
740-698-9609 – home
westd1@ohio.edu - email