By Civics Spark
The Civics Spark Camp
The Civics Spark Camp is a 100% free camp that teaches students in grades 5 through 8* public speaking, civil debate, and American civics. Every camp includes a free meal. ​​​
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June 1st - June 4th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 5th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hilltop Library
Students from other grades are accepted on a conditional basis*
At a Glance
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Camp is 100% free
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We accept all students, regardless of experience
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Free lunches provided to every student
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Students learn how policymaking works, draft policies, and how to respectfully defend them.
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At the end of camp, parents are invited to a showcase to watch students give a speech.
Camp Counselors
Civic Sparks is run by our community's most motivated high school student debaters and committed adult counselors.
Adult Counselor
Harsh Vijay
Harsh Vijay is a current medical student at The Ohio State University. He was previously ranked amongst the top 5 debaters in the country by the NSDA.
Volunteer
Arya Tangirala
Arya is a rising junior at Olentangy High School, and has competed at the local level in Congressional Debate, garnering a semifinalist rank at the state competition in Congress House.
Branch Director
Arnav Goyal
Arnav is a rising junior at Olentangy Liberty High School. A seasoned Congressional Debater competing on the local and national level, he is a state semifinalist, and a national qualifier.
Volunteer
Vivaan Gupta
Vivaan is a rising sophomore at Dublin Jerome High School, competing in Congressional Debate at the local level. In Ohio, he is ranked as the 3rd best Senate debater in high school.
Volunteer
Camryn Harris
Camryn is a rising junior at Olentangy Liberty High School who is seasoned in Lincoln Douglas Debate. She has competed locally and nationally, being a 2x State octafinalist and 2x World Schools Debate qualifier.
Volunteer
Mihika Narayan
Mihika is a rising senior at Olentangy Liberty High School, competing in congressional debate at the local level. In Ohio, she is ranked as the 6th best Senate debater in high school.
