Everglades HS Student Takes Top Honor in State Debate Championships

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) congratulates students who competed in the Florida Forensic League's Varsity State Championship in Orlando, with four BCPS students taking top honors. The event took place March 4–5, 2023, in Orlando. Students qualified for the competition by placing at the top of their Regional Tournament in a variety of events that showcase their skills in rhetoric, persuasion, and argumentation. The District qualified more students for the state championship than any other region in the state, with 96 BCPS students earning the right to compete. Of those, 25 BCPS students distinguished themselves by making it to the final round of competition, and four students won the state championship titles for their event. The four champions representing BCPS are:

• Lisa Kolley, 12th Grade, Western High School – Dramatic Interpretation Champion

• Emily Stevens, 10th Grade, Western High School – Congress Champion

• Siddarth Sudhakar, 11th Grade, Nova High School – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking Champion ooking for a way to keep your child engaged and active during the summer months? Look no further than Summer Camp! With a variety of programs available, Summer Camp provides an excellent opportunity for children to socialize with peers, try new activities, and build self-confidence. And for busy parents, summer camp also offers the chance to enjoy some much-needed downtime. Our City's Summer Camp Guide is the ultimate resource for finding the perfect camp for your child. With a wide range of options and expert recommendations, you can trust that your child will have a blast and make lasting memories.

• Caitlin Williams, 12th Grade, Everglades High School – Program Oral Interpretation Champion BCPS has the largest debate initiative in the country, with programs in 120 elementary schools and in every middle and high school, with more than 15,000 students actively competing.

▸ To learn more about The Debate Broward initiative, visit browardschools.com/debate.

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A World of Knowledge Camp WOK

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A World of Knowledge Preschool offers summer camp programs for kids ages 1-8. Little ones enjoy “journeys around the world,” water days, field trips, arts & crafts, dance, face painting, play time, academic reviews, and much more. Your child will celebrate their creativity and playfulness as well as learn about all the wonderful places around the world.

LAmerican Tigers Martial Arts

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Children can build their minds and bodies at Apple Tree Montessori’s Summer Camp. The program combines traditional summer camp activities like playtime, field trips, and arts & crafts with the school’s individualized learning environment. Certified, experienced teachers work with campers to help them grow emotionally, academically, and socially.

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Academy of Arts

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Academy of Arts offers exciting classes for all ages and skill levels. The dance studio provides a creative outlet for preschool through high. The dance-intensive summer camp is a perfect venue for dancers to hone their skills and gain confidence and discipline. The skills learned during the summer will help campers both on and off the dance floor.

Bill Clark Tennis Academy

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Are your kids nuts about tennis?

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At Bar-B-Ranch kids ages 7-15 can learn to ride and care for horses. They have programs for all skill levels. Every aspect of horsemanship is included in the program. Summer Camps and year-round programs are available.

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Discover the star within! Don’t miss the fun when the curtain rises for a summer filled with the excitement and magic of live musical theater. The camp offers students the chance to study singing, dancing and acting while rehearsing for a theatrical production will culminate in a final performance on stage at the Broward Center. Students will also enjoy theater games, arts & crafts.

Camp Cardinal

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Camp Cardinal allows your child to explore the world around them. Each session has a theme, with activities centered around that theme. Your campers will enjoy swimming, canoeing, science, arts & crafts, sports, fishing, movies, talent shows, and theater every session. There are different activities rotating on various days during each week.

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Camp Lingua

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Camp Lingua is a unique Language Immersion Summer Camp Program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and critical thinking skills. Camp activities include language classes and cultural experiences, as well as arts and crafts, sports, horseback riding, water days, exercise classes, field trips and much more.

Camp Live Oak

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Camp Live Oak is the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp in Broward County. The Environmental Day Camp, held at Birch State Park, offers various water sports such as swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing, arts and crafts, and more, while the Marine Science Day Camp, held at Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, focuses on conservation, including an in-depth sea turtle curriculum.

Camp Nova

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Camp Nova at NSU University School provides campers with a summer full of smiles, laughs, fun with new friends, and plenty of good memories. If offers programs for students in kindergarten to grade 11. Shark Camp and Minnow Camp offer a traditional day camp experience, but children can also try one of Camp Nova’s numerous specialty camps such as Drobots, Marine Science, Sports, Musical Theatre and more. The Summer Scholars program provides learning experiences in Reading, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Writing, and Language Arts within a challenging and supportive environment.

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Florida Children’s Theatre

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Museum of Discovery & Science

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Give your child a S.A.F.E. (Science. Affordable. Fun. Educational) and unforgettable STEM experience at Camp Discovery’s multi-day camp program for children ages 6 through 12

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School of Rock

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Every kid dreams of starring on The Voice or American Idol at on time or another. School of Rock teaches kids how to play music in the most fun way possible: by performing. They are offering online and in-person programs this summer on virtually every instrument your child might be interested in. Check out the “ultimate music school” today.

Tree of Life

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954-842-2238

Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool offers “A Higher Level of Care & Education” to its campers. Their All Day Summer Camp offers great child care, healthy organic meals, and exciting fun themed in-house activities & special guests for ages 1–5 years old. Discover fun, grow, and learn this Summer with us at Tree Of Life Christian Academy!