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Watch how our program develops essential life skills that last a lifetime
Enhanced Speech & Debate Skills
Master communication through expert training
Increased Confidence
Watch your child's self-assurance soar through expert coaching
Improved Critical Thinking
Develop advanced analysis and problem-solving abilities
Better Academic Success
Research and organization skills boost overall grades
Inspired Team Leader
Develop essential leadership and teamwork abilities
Refined Soft Skills
Build character through collaboration and communication
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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
July 12 - July 23, 2026
Babson College
Boston, MA
July 12 - July 23, 2026
Dana Hall
Boston, MA
July 26 - August 6, 2026
Drew University
Madison, NJ
July 12 - July 23, 2026
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ
June 29 to July 10, 2025
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 12 to July 23, 2026
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY
July 26 - August 6, 2026
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 26 - August 6, 2026
Mid-Atlantic Campuses
Debate at prestigious institutions in Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
June 28 - July 9, 2026
American University
Washington, DC
July 12 - July 23, 2026
Southeast Campuses
Develop your debate skills in the Southeast United States
Rollins College
Orlando, FL
May 31 to June 9, 2026
University Of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
June 14 - June 25, 2026
West Coast Campuses
Develop your debate skills at premier West Coast institutions
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
July 12 to July 23, 2026
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
June 28 - July 9, 2026
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
June 15 to July 24, 2025
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
July 26 - August 6, 2026
South Campuses
Experience debate at top institutions across the Southern United States
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX
May 31 - June 11, 2026
Midwest Campuses
Train with elite instructors at our premier Midwest locations
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
May 31 - June 11, 2026
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
June 14-June 25, 2026
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 12 - 23
July 12 - 23
Session 5
July 26 - August 6
July 26 - August 6
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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.