Summer Forensic Institute '09
Camp Information Update 7-15-09: The final demonstration performances will be held in Garrett Conference Center, Friday, July 17th at 9:15am.
Camp Update 7-15-09: Camp photos coming soon!
Camp Information Update 7-2-09: Updated the Camp Information link below to reflect the full information packet that was mailed to applicants in early June.
Dormitory Update 6-22-09: We will be housed in Bates-Runner Hall, like last year.
Note about debate: We will not be hosting Parliamentary Debate. Instead, we will host Public Forum Debate.
Also, we will now be hosting Lincoln-Douglas Debate (as in years previous). The online application has been updated.
The 2009-2010 season doesn't begin with the fall tournaments. Next season begins at Western Kentucky University. At WKU, we realize that becoming a great forensics competitor takes more than flash and style. It takes heart, substance and hard work to make national final rounds and master the activity. Held July 12-17, 2009, on the WKU campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the WKUSFI is an excellent choice, both for students who are only beginning their forensics careers and others who have already performed in national final rounds. This program is for both junior high and highschool students. At the WKUSFI, we take a hands-on approach to camp by combining structure with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere that strikes a balance between educational and competitive interests while allowing students to learn at their own pace.
Costs for the camp are kept to a minimum: $325 for in-state students and $600 for out-of-state students. Our intensive, one-week program features some of the nation's best college and high school forensics coaches along with members of the 2008 International Forensics Association World Champion team, 2008 National Forensics Association-LD championship team, and the 2008 American Forensics Association and National Forensics Association-IE national champion WKU Forensics Team.
Camp Information:
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Transportation:
Our nearest airport is in Nashville, TN, which is about 45-60 minutes from campus. We regularly transport our students and use the following shuttle service: Bowling Green Shuttle. For information, including pricing, please contact them at bowlinggreenshuttle@juno.com or (toll free) 866-234-8705.
Deadline for application is June 1, 2009.
Ages: junior high and high school students
For more information you may contact Judy Woodring directly:
1.270.745.6340
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please send application and fees to:
Judy Woodring
Garrett Conference Center 212A
1906 College Heights Blvd. #51084
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1084
about:
The WKU Summer Forensic Institute offers personalized, intensive study in four major areas for senior division, and three major areas for junior division students:
Senior
- Debate: Public Forum Debate and Congress
- Interpretation: Dramatic, Duo, Humourous, Poetry, Prose and Solo Acting
- Limited Preparation: Extemporaneous Speaking
- public speaking: Original Oratory
Junior
- Interpretation: Duo Acting, Improv. Duo, Interp. of Lit., Poetry, Prose and Storytelling
- Limited Preparation: Extemporaneous Speaking
- public speaking: Public Speaking
staff:
Our staff is comprised of a broad range of experienced instructors, including former coaches and competitors from Bradley University, Illinois State University, the University of Texas at Austin, Reitz High School and Brentwood Academy; national collegiate champions and finalists in L-D, Extemp and Impromptu; former NFL champions and finalists in addition to current members of the WKU squad.
If you are a high school senior interested in continuing in forensics upon graduation, then Western could be the place for you. For more information on recruitment and scholarships, please visit our prospective members section.
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