Experience the Capitol Debate Difference
Discovery!
We Start By Understanding YOUR Child
Pre-camp assessment reveals their unique communication profile
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Video assessment Analyzed before arrival
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Individual profile Personalized roadmap created
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Clear goals Set in student portal
Customized!
Same Core Skills—Customized Path For Each Student
We teach everyone the essentials, then coach to individual needs
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Morning lessons Adapt to individual needs
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Afternoon practice Targeted coaching sessions
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Leverage strengths Build gaps strategically
Results!
Real-Time Adjustments As Your Child Grows
Daily tracking ensures they're challenged at the perfect level
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Continuous monitoring Daily progress tracking
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Video analysis Objective feedback provided
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AI enhancement Data-driven insights
What Makes True Personalization Possible
Experience, ratios, and technology working together
Expert Educators
Career professionals with 15+ years teaching debate and public speaking—not seasonal college students
Small Groups
8:1 afternoon ratio means real individual attention for every student during targeted practice sessions
Technology Enhanced
AI speech analysis provides objective data on pace, tone, and delivery patterns during afternoon practice
25+
Performances
Speeches & debates in just 2 weeks
8:1
Afternoon
Coaching ratio for personal attention
15+
Years
Average instructor experience
Celebrating 20 Years
Where Our Alumni Are Today
From tournament champions to industry leaders—two decades of developing confident communicators who shape the world.
Daniel Z.
Chief Economist at Glassdoor
Harvard University
500+ national media interviews on labor economics. Former senior data scientist at Wayfair, now leading economic research at Glassdoor.
Maria L.
Associate, Jenner & Block
Stanford Law School
Specializes in Appellate & Supreme Court Practice. Former judicial law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals.
Nakisa S.
Resident Physician, Brigham & Women's
UNC • Harvard Public Health
Morehead-Cain Scholar. MD-MPH pursuing Internal Medicine-Dermatology at Harvard's combined residency program. Medical interpreter in Spanish and French.
James C.
Co-Founder, Fernstone (YC F25)
University of Chicago
Y Combinator-backed founder. Former BCG consultant. Co-founded Atlas Debate to expand access to debate education.
Yasmin F.
Policy Advisor, USAID
Georgetown School of Foreign Service
Council on Foreign Relations Term Member. Former Pentagon national security advisor. Expert on Middle East policy and Yemen.
Niranjan L.
Project Controls Manager, Samsung
University of Maryland
Managing Samsung's $17 billion semiconductor fabrication facility. Former project leadership at Tesla and Bechtel.
Meera R.
Senior Analyst, Public Policy Lab
Yale • London School of Economics
Editor-in-Chief, Yale Human Rights Journal. George Hume Senior Essay Prize recipient. MS in Health Policy from LSE.
Elisabeth M.
Program Examiner, White House OMB
Emory • RIT (PhD)
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow. Former NREL postdoctoral researcher focused on clean energy innovation.
Meet All 60+ Alumni
Attorneys • Physicians • Founders • Policy Leaders • and more
Choose Your Perfect Campus Location
Select from our prestigious universities nationwide
Northeast Campuses
Experience debate in New England and the Northeast
Yale University
New Haven, CT
June 27–July 8, 2027
Dana Hall
Boston, MA
July 25–August 5, 2027
Drew University
Madison, NJ
July 11–22, 2027
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ
June 27–July 8, 2027
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 11–22, 2027
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 25–August 5, 2027
Mid-Atlantic Campuses
Debate at prestigious institutions in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
June 27–July 8, 2027
American University
Washington, DC
July 25–August 5, 2027
Southeast Campuses
Develop your debate skills in the Southeast United States
Rollins College
Orlando, FL
May 30–June 10, 2027
University Of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
June 13–24, 2027
West Coast Campuses
Develop your debate skills at premier West Coast institutions
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
June 27–July 8, 2027
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
July 11–22, 2027
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
June 13–24, 2027
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
July 25–August 5, 2027
South Campuses
Experience debate at top institutions across the Southern United States
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
May 30–June 10, 2027
Midwest Campuses
Train with elite instructors at our premier Midwest locations
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
June 13–24, 2027
Not Sure Which Campus Is Right for Your Child?
Every student is unique. Our personalized matching tool considers your location, schedule, and priorities to recommend the perfect Capitol Debate experience.
Housing Preference
Residential
Live on campus, full immersion experience
Live on campus, full immersion experience
Commuter
Come home each evening
Come home each evening
Either Option
Flexible on housing type
Flexible on housing type
Available Dates
Session 1
May 31 - June 11
May 31 - June 11
Session 2
June 14 - 25
June 14 - 25
Session 3
June 28 - July 9
June 28 - July 9
Session 4
July 11 - 22, 2027
July 11 - 22, 2027
Session 5
July 26 - August 6
July 26 - August 6
What's Most Important to You?
🖱️ Drag and drop to rank your priorities • Most important at the top
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Session Timing
Preferred dates availability
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Distance/Proximity
Staying close to home
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Age Appropriateness
Right fit for child's age
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Residential vs Commuter
Living on campus or coming home
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