Pay Rates

Pay Rates

The IU debate camp offers an invaluable experience, stellar and experienced staff, at incredible rates well below the costs of attending competitor camps around the nation. Shop around and you will see that attending the HDC will save you significantly off other Big 10 and peer-institution camps.

How do we do it? Two words, institutional support.

The IU debate camp is a public service by the IU Bloomington Debate Team with support from O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, The College of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and the Hamilton Lugar School. 

OurpassionIS debate

That is why we offer you this accessible and affordable debate experience for all participants across the nation! As an IUB facilitated institution we seek to provide YOU with the highest quality instruction at the lowest cost possible.

Are you in need of financial assistance?  Camp scholarships are awarded on a rolling bases after April 30th. To apply for a camp scholarship click here:

Scholarship App

Camp Rates (Estimates)

TOTAL: $1900*

DEPOSIT $300 + TUITION $1600

*Rates are estimates as we wait on 2023 dorm+meal costs
**Commuter rates will be posted soon

TOTAL: $950

DEPOSIT $150 + TUITION $800

*Rates are estimates as we wait on 2023 dorm+meal costs
**Commuter rates will be posted soon

Public Speaking and Advocacy Camp*
TOTAL: $950
DEPOSIT $150 + TUITION $800

*Rates are estimates as we wait on 2023 dorm+meal costs
**Commuter rates will be posted soon