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CAPITOL DEBATE'S
INNOVATIVE TEACHING APPROACH

Our approach combines personalized coaching, expert instruction, and cutting-edge technology. Each student receives a tailored learning experience with continuous feedback, practice opportunities, and comprehensive skill development. From AI-powered analytics to video feedback, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Expert Assessment & Planning

Unlocking Your Child's Full Potential Through Personalized Assessment

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.

Student practicing debate skills
Expert Assessment!

In-Depth Skills Assessment

  • Discover your child's unique strengths and talents

Expert Evaluation Process:

  • Advanced speaking analysis
  • Critical thinking evaluation
  • Leadership potential assessment
  • Confidence building opportunities
Personalized!

Success Roadmap Design

  • Customized path to accelerate growth

Your Child's Success Path:

  • Achievable milestone planning
  • Confidence-building exercises
  • Skill mastery tracking
  • Personalized pace setting
Results!

Continuous Achievement

  • Watch your child's confidence soar

Measuring Success:

  • Weekly progress updates
  • Skill growth tracking
  • Performance milestones
  • Achievement celebrations
Teacher explaining debate techniques
Success Framework

Extensive Checklist for Success

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.

Voice!

Vocal Quality Mastery

  • Perfect your vocal delivery

Key Voice Elements:

  • Voice projection & clarity
  • Effective vocal variety
  • Strategic use of pauses
  • Emphasis techniques
Non-Verbal!

Body Language Excellence

  • Master non-verbal communication

Non-Verbal Skills:

  • Purposeful gestures
  • Commanding stage presence
  • Strategic eye contact
  • Expressive facial control
Structure!

Speech Architecture

  • Build compelling speeches

Speech Structure:

  • Powerful openings
  • Clear main points
  • Logical transitions
  • Memorable conclusions
Cross-Ex!

Strategic Cross-Examination

  • Master the art of questioning

Cross-Ex Skills:

  • Strategic questioning
  • Answer preparation
  • Time management
  • Composure control
Refute!

Refutation Techniques

  • Counter arguments effectively

Refutation Skills:

  • Clear signposting
  • Strategic ordering
  • Impact assessment
  • Argument comparison
Closing!

Persuasive Closings

  • End debates powerfully

Closing Techniques:

  • Powerful summation
  • Victory articulation
  • Emotional connection
  • Call to action
Expert Staff

Providing Top-Tier Coaches to Enhance Student Learning

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.

Expert debate coach teaching students
Experience!

Extensive Teaching Experience

  • Senior instructors with proven success

Expert Background:

  • National championship coaches
  • Classroom teaching expertise
  • Years of coaching success
  • Proven pedagogical methods
Training!

Continuous Professional Growth

  • Cutting-edge teaching methods

Professional Development:

  • Annual staff training
  • Latest educational research
  • Technology integration
  • Innovative teaching methods
Excellence!

Dedication to Student Success

  • Lifelong commitment to education

Our Commitment:

  • 15+ year veteran staff
  • Personalized coaching
  • Student transformation focus
  • Proven success methods
Advanced AI coaching technology in action
Innovation

Technology-Enhanced Learning & Feedback

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.

Feedback!

Video Analysis & Review

  • Detailed performance feedback

Video Benefits:

  • Time-stamped coaching notes
  • Self-review opportunities
  • Progress documentation
  • Targeted improvement areas
AI Power!

AI Speech Analysis

  • Comprehensive speaking insights

AI Analysis Details:

  • Speech fluency tracking
  • Pace & timing insights
  • Word choice optimization
  • Language effectiveness
Platform!

Collaborative Learning Hub

  • Interactive learning environment

Platform Features:

  • Group discussions
  • Resource sharing
  • Practice materials
  • Peer collaboration
Speaking Success

Mastery Through Intensive Practice

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.

Student practicing debate skills
Daily!

Impromptu Speaking

  • Daily speaking challenges

Speaking Opportunities:

  • Daily speaking exercises
  • Quick thinking development
  • Confidence building
  • Immediate feedback
Engage!

Mini-Debate Rounds

  • Regular debate practice

Practice Rounds:

  • Focused topic debates
  • Strategy application
  • Real-time coaching
  • Skill refinement
Persuade!

Persuasive Presentations

  • Compelling speech practice

Speech Development:

  • Argument construction
  • Evidence integration
  • Delivery mastery
  • Audience engagement
Apply!

Full Practice Debates

  • Complete debate experience

Full Debates:

  • Tournament conditions
  • Time management
  • Strategic thinking
  • Performance feedback
Feedback!

Peer Learning Sessions

  • Collaborative improvement

Peer Learning:

  • Group feedback
  • Shared learning
  • Critical analysis
  • Community growth
Compete!

Camp Tournament

  • Skills showcase event

Tournament Experience:

  • Multiple rounds
  • Real competition
  • Judge feedback
  • Awards ceremony


Unlock your Child's Potential this Summer!

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Choose Your Perfect Campus Location

Select from our prestigious universities nationwide

Start Planning Your Summer Experience

Ivy League
Yale University Campus

Yale University

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.

15
Elite Campus Locations
19
Years Transforming Young Speakers
4.9★
Parent Satisfaction
Explore by Region

Northeast Campuses

Experience debate in New England and the Northeast

Yale University Campus
Ivy League

Yale University

New Haven, CT

July 12 - July 23, 2026
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Babson College Campus
Top Entrepreneurship College

Babson College

Boston, MA

July 12 - July 23, 2026
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Dana Hall School
Top Prep School

Dana Hall

Boston, MA

July 26 - August 6, 2026
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Drew University Campus
Liberal Arts Excellence

Drew University

Madison, NJ

July 12 - July 23, 2026
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The Hun School Of Princeton Campus
Princeton Prep Legacy

The Hun School Of Princeton

Princeton, NJ

June 14 to June 25, 2026
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The Lawrenceville School Campus
Top-Tier Prep School

The Lawrenceville School

Lawrenceville, NJ

July 12 to July 23, 2026
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Rider University Campus
Leading Liberal Arts College

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

July 26 - August 6, 2026
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Mid-Atlantic Campuses

Debate at prestigious institutions in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.

Villanova University Campus
Top Business University

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

June 28 - July 9, 2026
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American University Campus
Nation's Capital

American University

Washington, DC

July 12 - July 23, 2026
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Southeast Campuses

Develop your debate skills in the Southeast United States

University Of North Carolina Campus
Public Ivy

University Of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC

June 14 - June 25, 2026
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West Coast Campuses

Develop your debate skills at premier West Coast institutions

UC Berkeley Campus
Elite Research University

UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

July 12 to July 23, 2026
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UCLA Campus
Top Public University

UCLA

Los Angeles, CA

June 28 - July 9, 2026
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University of San Diego Campus
Coastal Excellence

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA

June 15 to July 24, 2025
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University of Washington Campus
Top Research & Tech University

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

July 26 - August 6, 2026
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Virtual Programs

Virtual Excellence

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.

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