What's Included in PreCamp Select
Sunday 12:30pm - 6:00pm • An Exclusive Head Start for Residential Students
Priority Check-In & Bed Selection
First to arrive means first to choose. Your residential student selects their bed in their assigned room before anyone else arrives.
- Early check-in starting at 12:30pm
- First choice of beds in doubles and triples
- Time to settle in and get comfortable
- Personal campus orientation
Exclusive Workshops
Content designed specifically for PreCamp Select residential students - skills and insights not repeated during regular camp sessions.
- The Debater's First Impression - Presence, confidence, and connection
- Critical Communication in the AI Age - Skills that set tomorrow's leaders apart
- Hands-on, interactive sessions
- Small group setting (max 12 residential students)
First Connections
By the time the welcome dinner starts, your residential student won't be nervous - they'll already have friends and know every coach by name.
- Meet the Faculty Reception
- Small-group introductions with coaches
- Bond with fellow Select residential students
- Welcome Dinner together
The Select Kit
Every PreCamp Select residential student receives an exclusive welcome kit - items only available to Select participants.
- Exclusive PreCamp Select gear
- Premium Select lanyard (different color - visible status all session)
- Select-only sticker pack
- Welcome materials and schedule
EXCLUSIVE
Your PreCamp Select Schedule
Sunday Afternoon • 5 Hours That Make All the Difference
12:30 - 1:00pm
Priority Check-In
Arrive early, choose your bed in your assigned room, get settled before anyone else
1:00 - 2:00pm
Campus Orientation & Ice Breakers
Get to know your fellow Select residential students and explore your home for the next two weeks
2:00 - 3:00pm
The Debater's First Impression
A hands-on workshop on presence, confidence, and connection
3:00 - 4:00pm
Critical Communication in the AI Age
Skills that set tomorrow's leaders apart - exclusive content not repeated during camp
4:00 - 5:00pm
Meet the Faculty Reception
Small-group introductions with your coaches in an intimate setting
5:00 - 6:00pm
Welcome Dinner
Bonds formed here last all session - dine with your new Select crew
Why Parents Choose PreCamp Select
Travel Convenience
Get back on the road by 1:30pm. Beat the traffic. Make your flight. We've got them from here.
Reduce First-Day Anxiety
By the time camp officially begins, your residential student won't be nervous. They'll already have friends and know every coach.
First Choice of Beds
Bottom bunk? Top bunk? PreCamp Select residential students choose their bed first in doubles and triples.
Competitive Advantage
Five extra hours of exclusive content and coaching. Your residential student starts camp already ahead.
"By the time camp officially begins, your residential student won't be nervous. They'll be ready."
Give Your Residential Student the Head Start
PreCamp Select transforms those anxious first hours into confident connections. While other residential students are still finding their rooms, yours will already be settled, prepared, and ready to compete.
Limited to 12 residential students per session. Reserve your spot today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which campuses offer PreCamp Select?
PreCamp Select is available at: American University, Babson College, Dana Hall School, the Hun School, Lawrenceville School, UCLA, University of Washington, Villanova, and Yale.
Is PreCamp Select only for residential students?
Yes, PreCamp Select is designed specifically for residential students who will be staying on campus for the duration of the program.
What if spots fill up?
PreCamp Select is limited to 12 residential students per session to maintain an intimate, high-quality experience. We recommend registering early to secure your spot.
Can parents stay for any of the activities?
Parents are welcome to stay through check-in and room setup (until approximately 1:00pm). After that, programming begins and parents can say their goodbyes knowing their child is already making friends.