*The below schedule is tentative and subject to change.
All times listed are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
2:00pm - 8:00pm
2:00pm - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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7:00pm - 8:30pm
NCDC Registration Opens in Palms Registration Area and Hotel Check In
College Fair
Judge Orientation and Training
*ALL Judges required to be present for this training
Welcome Reception
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
7:00am - 8:00am
7:00am - 8:45am
8:45am - 4:30pm
9:00am - 10:00am
10:15am - 11:15am
11:30am - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:15pm
1:15pm - 2:45pm
3:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm
6:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Bus Transportation to Lake Buena Vista High School
Breakfast Served Upon Arrival to Lake Buena Vista High School
Judges Lounge Open at Lake Buena Vista High School
Impromptu Speaking Round 1
Impromptu Speaking Round 2
Impromptu Speaking Round 3
Boxed Lunch Served
Legislative Debate Round 1
Legislative Debate Round 2
Bus Transportation from Lake Buena Vista High School to Caribe Royale
Dinner Buffet at Hotel
America 250 Program at Hotel
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
7:00am - 8:00am
7:00am - 8:45am
8:45am - 3:00pm
9:00am - 9:30am
9:40am -10:00am
9:30am - 10:00am
10:10am - 10:30am
10:45am - 11:15am
11:25am - 11:45am
11:15am - 11:45am 11:55am - 12:15pm
12:30pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm -2:00pm 2:10pm - 2:30pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:40pm - 3:00pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm​
Bus Transportation to Both Schools
Breakfast Served Upon Arrival to Both Schools
Judges Lounge Opens at Both Schools
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 1 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 1 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 1 Flight B
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 1 Flight B
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 2 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 2 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 2 Flight B
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 2 Flight B
​Boxed Lunch Served
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 3 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 3 Flight A
Extemporaneous Debate Prep Round 3 Flight B
Extemporaneous Debate Competition Round 3 Flight B
Bus Transportation to Evening Event
Evening Event - Dinner Included
Bus Transportation from Evening Event to Caribe Royale
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
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8:30am - 10:00am
10:00am - 11:00am
11:00am​​
Hotel Check Out
Breakfast at Hotel
Closing Awards Ceremony
Program Concludes