Mock Trial Summer Camp
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Camp Description
Want to learn the ins and outs of the legal system and criminal trials? Want to decipher evidence, solve a mystery, and put a suspect on trial? You can do all of this while also getting experience working as a team, understanding the elements of a trial, sharpening your public speaking skills, and practicing thinking-on-your-feet. This full day, one week camp is staffed by MVHS Mock Trial team alumni and student team members, as well as the teacher coach. The school窶冱 program is 20 years strong. The week will culminate in students putting on a trial. No prior public speaking or mock trial experience is necessary.
The Details
This camp will run in one session:
Jun 24-Jun 28, 2024 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm daily.
The cost of a 5-day session of this camp is $540. This camp is open to kids entering grades 6
through 9 in August 2024. Each camper will receive a t-shirt, water bottle, and drawstring backpack. Lunch is available for an additional fee (
click here for details). Extended care is also available for an additional fee (
click here for details).
COVID Protocol
COVID vaccinations are recommended, but not required. Modifications to activities and other measures will be in place to reduce the risk of COVID. All state and local regulations will be followed.
The Instructor
Instructor Dr. Latina Wharton:
Dr. Wharton is currently teaching US History and World Studies at Mtn. View HS. Prior to teaching, Dr. Wharton was a criminal attorney for 8 years in Kansas. She has also practiced in family law, juvenile law, and business law.
Dr. Wharton looks forward to helping students with critical thinking, speaking skills, learning about the components of a criminal case, consideration of careers in law and justice, and their potential to participate in the middle school and high school Mock Trial programs.
