Welcome to the DAV Website
The DAV is a non-profit association which exists to promote debate. It
is the peak debating body in Victoria and runs large competitions for
adults and for schools across Victoria. It provides training and
resources for debaters, teachers and adjudicators.
Spring Debate Camp 2025
We are excited to be offering a number of debate camp opportunities for students in Years 7-10 across the September holidays.The camp will consist of matter sessions on recurring debating themes, workshops to improve debating and public speaking skills and offer students the chance to participate in multiple debates and to receive feedback from experienced adjudicators.
Registration is now open.
There will be three camps offered this holiday: one for Year 7-8 students with no experience, one for Year 7-8 students with some experience, and one for Year 9-10 students of any experience. We are offering flexible registration. The cost to attend will be $220 per student for the 2-day program or $130 for single day registrations, inclusive of lunch.
Upon registering you will receive confirmation and an invoice within 48 hours. All payments should be finalised within a week of registration .
When: 24th September - 3rd October (various dates, see form for more details)
Where: CityCite, Level 12/474 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Who: Students in Years 7-10
Further details and registration is open via this form.
For further information, please email debater@dav.com.au.
Please share this information with anyone who might be interested.