The Top 7 Reasons to Come to NIHD

1. Christ-Centered - From morning devotions to evening chapels, we maintain a Christ-first focus. In 2020, look for relevant and challenging talks including Reclaiming Masculinity, The Zombification of America, and the classic Case for Moral Excellence. In addition, NIHD is the only speech and debate camp in the nation to have its own worship band!

2. Top Notch Staff - Leading our featured speakers is licensed attorney and NPDA champion Griffith Vertican. He will be joined by 15+ of the top coaches and alums, including top names like Eric Garcia and Heather Neumann, top TP and LD alumni, and many more. We maintain a low student to staff ratio (about 8 to 1) and we strive to recruit those top talent individuals who are also aligned with the mission of NIHD, to prepare warriors for Christ.

3. Family Camp - Last year we had a whopping 130+ participants including 40+ parents/coaches and their families. This year's camp will be especially family friendly, with a great location and a track designed just for parents and coaches with classes on how to better coach your kids.

4. Specialized Tracks for All Students - We offer eight different tracks and class options for ages 11-18 for every level and type of debate. Our tracks include: Novice LD, Novice TP, Novice Speech, Open LD, Open TP, Open Speech, Parli (combined with open LD/TP), and the Parent/Coaches’ track.

5. Super Fun Social Events - Our 13th Annual Camp will include great outdoor activities, as well as opportunities to fellowship with and build lasting relationships with other believers. We also have plenty of play time for outdoor games, our Superfight! Superhero Tournament, and our evening socials. With so many on-site amenities, you can be sure this year’s camp will be super fun for the whole family! Why not make NIHD your family vacation destination?

6. Ideal Preparation for 2020-21 Season - NIHD is the best camp to jumpstart preparation for the upcoming season. We prepare students in four ways: (1) We produce our own LD and TP casebooks (2) Students learn about the topics in their lab groups during their research lab time (we also teach them how to find evidence and write their own case), (3) Through our in-depth resolution specific lectures, and (4) All tracks will compete in their own tournaments on the new resolutions, and we run an additional tournament for Parli students.

7. Best Value - Thanks to Oak Brook College of Law, this year’s camp is an incredible value. Our all-inclusive day package includes tuition, a full meal plan, the NIHD 2020 casebook, and the camp t-shirt for just $535 for students and $335 for parents. The scholarship rate, which involves help with setup, teardown, and promotion, is $385 for students and $185 for parents.