Registration Open: 2026 SUMMER CLASSES
At Virginia Debate Academy camps in Chantilly, Virginia, debaters participate in numerous Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, public speaking, and analytic capabilities. Our curriculum, which covers traditional and progressive styles, provides debaters with the critical thinking skills, research ability, and institutional knowledge to excel on local, state, and national debate circuits. Please review our curriculum page for more information, including the class schedules.
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Class Location: 3460 Centreville Rd, Chantilly, Va
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Introduction to Competitive Debate: Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Experience: 0-2 years
July 13 - July 17 2026
9 AM - 3 PM
Spots: Open
Tuition: $725
Early Bird Special: $650 (Ends March 1, 2026)
What’s included
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Minimum 3 full practice debates (many students complete 4–5), Public Forum format
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5 public speaking activities in addition to debates
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Daily office hours (1 hour) for extra help and individual feedback (7–8 PM ET on Zoom)
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Free case review for students who compete in the first tournament of the season after camp
Students will leave with
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A pressure-tested debate case and prep routine
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A starter case + blocks
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Personalized feedback (optional)
Introduction to Competitive Debate: High School
Grades: 9-12
Experience: 0-2 Years
July 20 - July 24 2026
9 AM - 3 PM
Spots: Open
Tuition: $725
Early Bird Special: $650 (Ends March 1, 2026)
What’s included
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Minimum 3 full practice debates (many students complete 4–5), Public Forum format
-
5 public speaking activities in addition to debates
-
Daily office hours (1 hour) for extra help and individual feedback (7–8 PM ET on Zoom)
-
Free case review for students who compete in the first tournament of the season after camp
Students will leave with
-
A pressure-tested debate case and prep routine
-
A starter case + blocks
-
Personalized feedback (optional)
