Registration Open: 2025 SUMMER CLASSES
Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA's low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft and find their voice!
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Introduction to Competitive Debate: Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Experience: 0-2 years
July 14 - July 18
9 AM - 2 PM
Spots: Open
Students will participate in lectures, games, workshops, and debates to learn case construction, rebuttal, framework, and crossfire techniques. Debaters will research unique and challenging topics that are debated on the competitive circuit. High performing students are welcomed to take the advanced course after completing this class. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $600
Introduction to Competitive Debate: High School
Grades: 9-12
Experience: 0-2 Years
July 21 - July 25
9 AM - 2 PM
Spots: Open
Debaters will participate in Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, speaking, and debate capabilities. Our unique curriculum—covering traditional and progressive styles—will provide debaters with the critical thinking skills, research ability, and institutional knowledge to excel in local, state, and national circuit. Please review the curriculum page for the class schedule.
Class tuition: $600
