At Capitol Debate, we believe every student is unique. Our expert coaches begin with an in-depth evaluation of your child's natural talents and growth opportunities, creating a customized roadmap for success that goes far beyond traditional one-size-fits-all programs.
At Capitol Debate, we ensure that every aspect of public speaking and debate is thoroughly addressed. Our comprehensive checklist is meticulously designed to track and guide each student's progress.
Our team consists of seasoned educators with extensive experience in speech and debate. Unlike other summer camps, our staff are career professionals dedicated to education and continual learning, ensuring your child receives expert guidance from true pedagogical experts.
At Capitol Debate, we harness modern technology to provide detailed, actionable feedback that accelerates student growth. Our combination of video analysis, AI-powered insights, and collaborative platforms ensures students receive comprehensive feedback they can immediately apply to improve their skills.
At Capitol Debate, students speak every single day. Our intensive practice-based approach ensures that every student gains confidence through constant application, real-world scenarios, and graduated challenges. From impromptu speeches to tournament debates, students transform theory into mastery through extensive speaking opportunities.
From tournament champions to industry leaders—two decades of developing confident communicators who shape the world.
500+ national media interviews on labor economics. Former senior data scientist at Wayfair, now leading economic research at Glassdoor.
Specializes in Appellate & Supreme Court Practice. Former judicial law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Morehead-Cain Scholar. MD-MPH pursuing Internal Medicine-Dermatology at Harvard's combined residency program. Medical interpreter in Spanish and French.
Y Combinator-backed founder. Former BCG consultant. Co-founded Atlas Debate to expand access to debate education.
Council on Foreign Relations Term Member. Former Pentagon national security advisor. Expert on Middle East policy and Yemen.
Managing Samsung's $17 billion semiconductor fabrication facility. Former project leadership at Tesla and Bechtel.
Editor-in-Chief, Yale Human Rights Journal. George Hume Senior Essay Prize recipient. MS in Health Policy from LSE.
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow. Former NREL postdoctoral researcher focused on clean energy innovation.
Attorneys • Physicians • Founders • Policy Leaders • and more
Select from our prestigious universities nationwide
New Haven, CT
July 12 - July 23, 2026
Explore our elite university locations to prepare for your upcoming summer. With many locations filling quickly each year, identifying your top choices early will help us tailor the perfect Capitol Debate program for your child's transformative journey.
Experience debate in New England and the Northeast
New Haven, CT
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
Madison, NJ
Princeton, NJ
Lawrenceville, NJ
Lawrenceville, NJ
Debate at prestigious institutions in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
Villanova, PA
Washington, DC
Develop your debate skills in the Southeast United States
Chapel Hill, NC
Develop your debate skills at premier West Coast institutions
Berkeley, CA
Los Angeles, CA
San Diego, CA
Seattle, WA
Can't attend in person? Join our exceptional debate programs from anywhere in the world. Our virtual debate camps deliver the same quality instruction, interactive workshops, and engaging experiences that make Capitol Debate the leader in debate education.
Capitol Debate is proud to host transformative summer public speaking and debate camps in more than 16 cities, positively impacting the lives of thousands this year. With nearly two decades of experience, trust us to make a significant and lasting difference in your child's life.