Don't Take Our Word For It
Four families. Four stories. Four transformations.
LD
★★★★★
"Watching Him Flourish"
The emphasis on individual growth—not just debate skills—has been impressive. Charlie's critical thinking and ability to articulate his points has improved tremendously.
NS
★★★★★
"Sign Me Up for Next Year"
On the last day of camp, she said 'you need to sign me up for next year'—and that's what we did. The team is invested in your child's success.
CL
★★★★★
"She Was Safe and She Felt Safe"
We sent our 11-year-old eight hours from home for twelve days. Safety was our priority—and Capitol Debate truly goes the extra mile.
SL
★★★★★
"People Ask Me: Is That Your Daughter?"
Parents come up to me now and say 'she's such an eloquent speaker'—I never got that before Capitol Debate. She wanted to go back this summer.
Straight From the Students
Real students. Real growth. Real confidence.
EA
★★★★★
"My Confidence Skyrocketed"
Before Capitol Debate, I was very introverted and shy. After camp, I was able to do all of my speeches confidently. The staff is always so energetic and fun to be around!
DV
★★★★★
"I Rise Above My Peers"
I see a big difference between me and my peers in communication skills. I learned to convey myself naturally and concisely—skills I use in business and entrepreneurship every day.
TA
★★★★★
"They Meet You Where You Are"
My first year I knew nothing about debate. Capitol Debate walked me through everything. The returner labs work at your pace—you're never forced to go backwards or jump ahead.
DN
★★★★★
"This Is the Field for Me"
I'm looking into law, so I signed up to test the waters. After camp, I can positively say this is what I want to do. I learned life skills in confidence and character I wasn't expecting.
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Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
July 26 - August 6, 2026
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Madison, NJ
July 12 - July 23, 2026
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Princeton, NJ
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Lawrenceville, NJ
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New Rochelle, NY
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Villanova, PA
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Washington, DC
July 12 - July 23, 2026
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Orlando, FL
May 31 to June 9, 2026
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Chapel Hill, NC
June 14 - June 25, 2026
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Berkeley, CA
July 12 to July 23, 2026
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Los Angeles, CA
June 28 - July 9, 2026
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San Diego, CA
June 15 to July 24, 2025
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Seattle, WA
July 26 - August 6, 2026
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Houston, TX
May 31 - June 11, 2026
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Columbus, OH
May 31 - June 11, 2026
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Chicago, IL
June 14-June 25, 2026
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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.
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