Camp Cicero Invitational Schedule: Your Weekend of Competition, Connection, and Campfire Fun

Friday Schedule: Welcome to Camp Cicero!

Start your weekend with introductions, fun, and community-building activities to set the tone for an unforgettable experience.

  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Check-In & Cabin Assignments
    Arrive, check in, settle into your cabin, and get to know the camp and your fellow campers.

  • 6:30 PM: Dinner
    Enjoy a delicious dinner in the camp dining hall, kicking off the relaxed camp atmosphere.

  • 7:30 PM: Welcome Meeting & Icebreakers
    Join us in the main hall for a quick overview and some fun icebreakers to connect with students from other teams.

  • 8:30 PM: Campfire & Open Mic
    Gather around the campfire for performances. Sign up for a 5-minute slot to perform a song, tell a story, or just share something fun!

  • 10:00 PM: Quiet Time in Cabins
    Settle in and rest up for the exciting days ahead.

Saturday Schedule: Tournament Day at Camp Cicero!

Get ready for a full day of competition, camaraderie, and camp activities!

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast
    Start the day with a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the tournament.

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Preliminary Rounds – Morning Session
    Compete in the first set of preliminary rounds across all speech events.

  • 12:30 PM: Lunch
    Take a break and recharge with a delicious lunch.

  • 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Preliminary Rounds – Afternoon Session
    Continue with the second set of prelim rounds, showcasing the best of each competitor.

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner
    Enjoy a satisfying meal after a full day of competition.

  • 7:30 PM: All-Camp Hoedown & Line Dance
    Join the whole camp for a lively hoedown and line dance! Relax, laugh, and dance the night away with friends, old and new.

  • 9:00 PM: Campfire & Open Mic
    Gather around the campfire for an open mic night. Share stories, songs, or just soak in the cozy campfire vibes.

  • 10:00 PM: Quiet Time in Cabins
    Head back to your cabins and rest up for the final rounds on Sunday.

Sunday Schedule: Final Rounds & Farewell

Wrap up an incredible weekend with the final rounds, a closing ceremony, and a farewell lunch.

  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast
    Start the final day with a warm, hearty breakfast.

  • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Final Rounds
    Compete in or watch the exciting final rounds across all speech events.

  • 11:30 AM: Awards & Closing Ceremony
    Celebrate achievements, recognize top performers, and wrap up the weekend with a closing ceremony.

  • 12:30 PM: Farewell Lunch
    Enjoy a final meal together, say goodbye to new friends, and savor the memories made.

  • 1:30 PM: Departure
    Pack up and head home, taking with you the experiences and friendships from Camp Cicero!

"Camp Cicero was an unforgettable experience! Competing in such a relaxed, community-focused environment allowed us to connect with other teams in a way we never have before. The mix of competition and camp activities made it feel like more than just a tournament—it was an adventure!"

- Shauhin Davari, Orange Coast College