Summer Forensics Institute

Summer Forensics Institute

Bradley University’s Speech Team, the reigning undisputed 2013 National Champion, is the most successful forensics program in the country.  Since 1980, Bradley has won more than 41 national championships and 153 individual national championships – a record of success unmatched by any other forensic or academic program in history.

For nearly 50 years, Bradley’s Summer Forensics Institute (SFI) has provided instruction to students from around the world. Join us this summer for personalized instruction from national champions specializing in Interp, Oratory, Extemp, Original Comedy, and Special Occasion Speaking. 

Dates and Cost

Sunday, July 14 - Saturday, July 27, 2013

Full institute fee of $995 covers all instruction, camp t-shirt, handouts, computer costs, lunches, dinners, final banquet, and accommodations in an air-conditioned residence hall.  The commuter fee is $845.  

Areas of Focus

The 2013 Summer Forensics Institute will offer instruction in the following areas: Oratory, Humorous Interp, Special Occasion Speaking, Dramatic Interp, Original Comedy, Informative, Declamation, Extemp, Prose, Impromptu, Poetry, Duo Humorous (both partners must attend camp), Duo Dramatic (both partners must attend camp).

In the News

Historically the best team ever!  Most points scored at both Nationals!  Top 5 overall speakers at both nationals!  12 National titles won!

Local

Speaking of Champions
Back-to-back National Champs
Three in '13

National

Forget NCAA Titles, This School Dominates Spoken Word
Big Talkers: Bradley U Students from Chicago Area Win National Speaking Prize

Learn From the Best
Bradley's Championship Speech Team! 

 NFA Champions

The Bradley University Speech Team
2012 National Forensics Association
National Champions

 AFA Champions

The Bradley University Speech Team
2012 American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament Champions 

Learn more about Bradley's Incredible 2012 Speech Team.