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Program Schedule: Your Path to Debate Excellence
Structured Learning, Personalized Growth, Engaging Activities
Your Two-Week Transformation Journey
From Fundamentals to Advanced Skills, Tailored for Each Student
Days Filled with Learning & Growth
Classroom Instruction, Hands-On Practice, Community Building
STRUCTURED PROGRAM
FOR MAXIMUM GROWTH
Our carefully designed program schedule creates an optimal learning environment where
students develop debate and public speaking skills through a perfect balance of
structured learning, personalized coaching, and engaging activities. The two-week
progression takes students from fundamentals to advanced techniques, ensuring every
participant achieves significant growth regardless of their starting level.
Watch Now: A Typical Day at Capitol Debate
Week One: Presentation and Style
Focus on presentation skills, speech structure, and persuasive techniques
Leadership and Team Building
Sunday: Residential Check-In begins at 6:00 PM, followed by Ice Breakers at 8:00 PM and Room Check at 10:00 PM
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8:00 AM
Meal Time
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Breakfast |
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8:30 AM
Check-In
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Commuter Check-In |
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9:00 AM
Leadership
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9:30 AM
Core Lesson
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Speech Structure
Organizing effective presentations
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Voice & Tone
Vocal delivery techniques
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Body Language
Nonverbal communication
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Cross Examination
Questioning techniques
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Refutation
Countering arguments
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10:30 AM
Personalized
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Personalized Elective Track |
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12:00 PM
Meal Time
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Lunch |
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1:00 PM
Lab Time
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Research Skills
Finding credible sources
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Writing
Crafting persuasive content
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Argument Construction
Building logical arguments
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Practice Speech
Implementing feedback
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Persuasive Speech
Final preparations
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2:30 PM
Team Time
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3:30 PM
Practice
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Topic Development |
Lab Practice |
Speech Practice |
Mock Debates |
Presentations |
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5:00 PM
Meal Time
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Dinner |
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6:00 PM
Evening
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7:00 PM
Residential
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10:00 PM
Room Check
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Room Check & Curfew |
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Focus
Daily Theme
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Building Confidence |
Body Language |
Persuasive Arguments |
Extemporaneous Delivery |
Public Speaking Day |
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Building personal integrity
9:30 AM
Speech Structure
Organizing effective presentations
10:30 AM
Personalized Elective Track
1:00 PM
Research Skills
Finding credible sources
3:30 PM
Topic Development
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Building Confidence
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Working together effectively
9:30 AM
Voice & Tone
Vocal delivery techniques
10:30 AM
Personalized Elective Track
1:00 PM
Writing
Crafting persuasive content
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Body Language
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Navigating disagreements
9:30 AM
Body Language
Nonverbal communication
10:30 AM
Personalized Elective Track
1:00 PM
Argument Construction
Building logical arguments
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Persuasive Arguments
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Following through
9:30 AM
Cross Examination
Questioning techniques
10:30 AM
Personalized Elective Track
1:00 PM
Practice Speech
Implementing feedback
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Extemporaneous Delivery
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Processing experiences
9:30 AM
Refutation
Countering arguments
10:30 AM
Personalized Elective Track
1:00 PM
Persuasive Speech
Final preparations
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Public Speaking Day
Week Two: Advanced Skills & Tournament
Apply your skills in tournament settings and develop a winning debate strategy
Leadership and Team Building
Thursday: Final Day - Student Presentations (9:00 AM), Awards Ceremony (11:00 AM), Check-Out (12:00 PM)
Sunday: Limited schedule with Field Day activities from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, followed by Talent Show in the evening
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8:00 AM
Meal Time
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Breakfast |
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8:30 AM
Check-In
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Commuter Check-In |
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Commuter Check-In |
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9:00 AM
Leadership
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9:30 AM
Core Lesson
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Debate Format
Tournament structure
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Debate Format
Advanced techniques
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Closing Speeches
Powerful conclusions
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Tournament Debate 2
Semi-final rounds
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10:30 AM
Personalized
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Personalized Track |
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Personalized Track 2 |
Personalized Track 2 |
Tournament Debate 2 |
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12:00 PM
Meal Time
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Lunch |
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1:00 PM
Lab Time
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Practice Debates
Structured preparation
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Practice Debates
Final preparations
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Tournament Debate 1
First round matches
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Tournament Debate 3
Final round matches
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2:30 PM
Team Time
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3:30 PM
Practice
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Practice Debates |
Practice Debates |
Tournament Debate 1 |
Awards Ceremony |
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5:00 PM
Meal Time
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Dinner |
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6:00 PM
Evening
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7:00 PM
Residential
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10:00 PM
Room Check
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Room Check & Curfew |
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Focus
Daily Theme
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Critical Thinking |
Day of Rest & Fun |
Debate Formats |
Closing Speeches |
Tournament Day |
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Reinforcing key concepts
9:30 AM
Debate Format
Tournament structure
10:30 AM
Personalized Track
1:00 PM
Practice Debates
Structured preparation
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Critical Thinking
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Outdoor team activities
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Advanced team dynamics
9:30 AM
Debate Format
Advanced techniques
10:30 AM
Personalized Track 2
1:00 PM
Practice Debates
Final preparations
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Debate Formats
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Ethical argumentation
9:30 AM
Closing Speeches
Powerful conclusions
10:30 AM
Personalized Track 2
1:00 PM
Tournament Debate 1
First round matches
3:30 PM
Tournament Debate 1
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Closing Speeches
8:30 AM
Commuter Check-In
9:00 AM
Presentation readiness
9:30 AM
Tournament Debate 2
Semi-final rounds
10:30 AM
Tournament Debate 2
1:00 PM
Tournament Debate 3
Final round matches
10:00 PM
Room Check & Curfew
Daily Focus
Tournament Day
Thursday Events: Student Presentations (9:00 AM), Awards Ceremony (11:00 AM), Check-Out (12:00 PM)
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Thursday Events: Student Presentations (9:00 AM), Awards Ceremony (11:00 AM), Check-Out (12:00 PM)
Give Your Child the Capitol Debate Advantage
Invest in your child's future with a program that develops complete communicators, critical thinkers, and confident leaders. Our comprehensive approach to debate and public speaking creates skills that last a lifetime.
18+ years of excellence in debate education
Professional educators with classroom experience
Alumni at top universities worldwide
Year-round dedication to student success
"My son was able to hone his skills while working with AWESOME teachers and students. Capitol Debate created a safe space for him to grow as a debater and as a person. Best investment we've made in his education."
Parent of a Capitol Debate Student
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Start Planning Your Summer Experience
Ivy League
Yale University
New Haven, CT
July 15 - July 26, 2025
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
Ivy League
Yale University
New Haven, CT
July 15 - July 26, 2025
Top Entrepreneurship College
Babson College
Boston, MA
July 13 - July 24, 2025
Top Prep School
Dana Hall
Boston, MA
July 27 - August 7, 2025
Liberal Arts Excellence
Drew University
Madison, NJ
July 13 - July 24, 2025
Princeton Prep Legacy
The Hun School Of Princeton
Princeton, NJ
June 15 to June 26, 2025
Top-Tier Prep School
The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 13 to July 24, 2025
Leading Liberal Arts College
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ
July 27 - August 07, 2025
Top Business University
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
June 29 - July 10, 2025
Nation's Capital
American University
Washington, DC
July 27 - August 07, 2025
Public Ivy
University Of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC
June 15 - June 26, 2025
Elite Research University
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
July 13 to July 24, 2025
Top Public University
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
June 29 - July 10, 2025
Coastal Excellence
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
June 15 to July 24, 2025
Top Research & Tech University
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
July 27 - August 07, 2025
