2026 SUMMA Camper Application

Welcome! We are excited that you are interested in applying to SUMMA Theological Debate Camp. SUMMA is a banner program of the School of Theology and the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of the South, an Episcopal institution in Sewanee, Tennessee.

Eligibility: SUMMA is open to high school students who will be entering high school (grades 9-12) in Fall 2026. Debate experience is welcome, but not required to apply and attend.

Before completing this application, please have the following information ready to submit. You cannot save and revisit this form.

Short Answer Questions (150-200 words).Why are you interested in participating in SUMMA?
1. What do you hope to learn and accomplish at camp?
2. List any relevant speech, debate, or forensic experience you have (including past SUMMA camps), if applicable.
3. List any significant achievements and awards you have received during the past two years.
4. List any extracurricular activities, school/community projects, jobs, or duties you have at home, school, or church that demonstrate your level of commitment to a task.
5. How did you hear about SUMMA?
Name and contact information for a reference for you.

Upon submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation message and an email. If you don't receive that confirmation email in 24 hours, there could be a problem with your submission. But before contacting SUMMA, please check your spam or junk mailbox to see if the confirmation email is there. If you still can't find the confirmation email, please email summa@sewanee.edu. Thank you.

Your Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Please list your preferred contact number

Camper primary phone number

Can this primary phone number receive text messages?

Can this secondary phone number receive text messages?

Can this phone number receive text messages?

Current Mailing Address (Please list the address where you would like to receive mail about your application)

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Postal Code

Email Address

What grade will you be entering in Fall 2026?

In what year do you expect to enroll in college?

Student Type (hidden, pre-populated)

What high school will you attend starting in Fall 2026?

High School CEEB Code (leave blank if you are homeschooled)

About the Camper

Have you ever been to an overnight camp before?

If accepted, how will you be travelling to and from camp?

What is your religious affiliation?

If you listed "other" to the question above, please share more about your religious affiliation below.

If you listed a religious affiliation, what is the name and location of your church?

Gender

Optional: we invite you to share more about your gender identity and pronouns below.

If accepted, is there any information you can share now that will help us ensure you have a safe, comfortable, and inclusive experience in your time with us?

Parent / Guardian Information Section

Parent / Guardian First Name

Parent / Guardian Last Name

Parent / Guardian Primary Phone Number

Can this primary phone number receive text messages?

Parent / Guardian Secondary Phone Number

Parent / Guardian Email Address

Parent / Guardian Address (if different than yours)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Are you currently living with Parent / Guardian?

Parent / Guardian 2 First Name

Parent / Guardian 2 Last Name

Parent / Guardian 2 Primary Phone Number

Parent / Guardian 2 Secondary Phone Number

Parent / Guardian 2 Email Address

Parent / Guardian 2 Address (if different from yours)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Are you currently living with Parent / Guardian 2?

Please initial below to confirm that your parents or guardians are aware that you have applied to participate in this program. They will be receiving a copy of your application, and we will be in contact with them.

Academic Section

Please upload a copy of your high school transcripts (for rising juniors and seniors only). Official copies are encouraged, but unofficial copies are acceptable.

Are you interested in learning more about opportunities to study rhetoric, argument, and debate at the University of the South during camp?

Short Answer Section

Why are you interested in participating in SUMMA?

What do you hope to learn and accomplish at camp?

List any relevant speech, debate, or forensic experience you have (including past SUMMA camps), if applicable.

List any significant achievements and awards you have received during the past two years.

List any extracurricular activities, school/community projects, jobs, or duties you have at home, school, or church that demonstrate your level of commitment to a task.

How did you hear about SUMMA?

Recommendation Section

Please provide the name of an adult who is familiar with your ability and willingness to learn. Appropriate recommenders include a teacher, youth group leader, pastor, speech/debate coach, or employer.

Please ask permission before submitting this person's name.

Your reference may not be a family member or a member of the SUMMA program staff.

Recommender's Name

Relationship to you

Recommender's Phone Number

Recommender's Email Address

Admission & Aid

2026 SUMMA Camper Application

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