We transform even the most reserved students into confident communicators through our proven three-part method
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Command Attention
Master voice, body language, and presence techniques
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Structure for Impact
Craft arguments that persuade
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Win Any Debate
Develop critical thinking skills to dismantle opposing arguments
Students develop the confidence to articulate their ideas clearly and persuasively
Our students consistently outperform peers academically and gain significant advantages in college admissions
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Classroom Confidence
Participate more effectively in school
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Test Score Gains
Develop skills that improve SAT/ACT performance
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Stand Out to Admissions
Build skills college admissions officers rank highest
Capitol Debate students pursue the highest academic opportunities
As AI handles information tasks, uniquely human communication skills are becoming the most valuable career asset
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Most-Wanted Skill
Employers consistently rank communication skills above technical skills
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Digital Communication Mastery
Navigate digital environments with critical thinking
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Irreplaceable Leadership
Build the human connection abilities that AI cannot replicate
Developing tomorrow's leaders in an AI-driven world
Ready to give your child the confidence to succeed?
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Our expert coaches will assess your child's current abilities and create a personalized development plan
Leading educators who turn students into powerful communicators
- Classroom experienced teachers, never college students
- Nationally competitive debate coaches
- Expert at bringing out hidden abilities
- Personalized attention for every student
- Passionate about student success
The world's premier debate and public speaking program
- 10,000+ success stories from 35+ countries
- Year-round operation by full-time debate experts
- Continuously innovating with latest research
- Proven track record of championship results
- Trusted by families worldwide
We build our program around your child's unique needs
- Comprehensive assessment of strengths
- Focused development on growth areas
- Customized learning path maximizes potential
- Adapts to different learning styles
- Individual attention from expert coaches
Our multi-dimensional approach builds complete communicators
- AI-powered speech analysis
- Video coaching for detailed skill enhancement
- Advanced collaborative learning platform
- Multi-format practice opportunities
- Interactive digital learning tools
Our proprietary system transforms students at every level
- Signature assessment process identifies growth areas
- Proprietary skill development checklists
- Regular progress reports track improvement
- Measurable outcomes for every student
- Systematic advancement through skill levels
Our results speak for themselves in our graduates' achievements
- Graduates at every Ivy League university
- Alumni hold leadership positions worldwide
- Success in law, medicine, business, and politics
- Award-winning debaters and speakers
- Industry leaders and innovators
Ready to give your child the confidence to succeed?
SCHEDULE YOUR FREE ASSESSMENT TODAY
Our expert coaches will assess your child's current abilities and create a personalized development plan
Choose Your Perfect Campus Location
Select from our prestigious universities nationwide
Ivy League
Yale University
New Haven, CT
July 15 - July 26, 2025
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Elite Campus Locations
19
Years Transforming Young Speakers
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Plus Successful Alumni
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
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.
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- Game & Movie Nights
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What You'll Do:
- Famous Talent Shows
- Team Trivia Battles
- Movie Marathons
- Campus Adventures
Campus Life!
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College Preview
- Live in Real Dorms
- Campus Independence
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Experience College:
- Stay in College Dorms
- Campus Dining Halls
- Amazing Facilities
- Real Campus Life
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- International Friends
- Lifelong Connections
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Your New Friends:
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- Team Challenges
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Secure your child's spot in our premier summer debate program. Availability is updated in real-time as registrations are confirmed. Several locations are approaching capacity - register soon to ensure you get your preferred campus.
Several locations approaching capacity!
2009
Our First National Championship
Historic Milestone
"Nikitia Datta, a rising seventh-grader at Lime Kiln Middle, and her partner,
Viveka Advani, who just completed eighth grade at Burleigh Manor Middle,
quickly got over their initial anxiety and became the first Howard County
students to win the competition in its 10-year existence."
Our first Middle School National Debate Championship was won by Nikitia Datta
and Viveka Advani in San Antonio, Texas. They beat the reigning national champions
from Lanier Middle School in Houston to win the Public Forum Debate category.
This victory marked the beginning of Capitol Debate's championship legacy.
1st
National Title
149/150
Points by Top Speaker
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Top 5 Speakers
2008
2014
From First Tournament to National Champions
7-Year Journey
"Gabriel and Michael Koo both started with Capitol Debate when they were 11 in 2007.
They continued debating with Capitol Debate until they won the most prestigious high school
debate championship, the 2014 Tournament of Champions at the University of Kentucky."
The Koo brothers represent one of Capitol Debate's most inspiring success stories.
Starting with us at age 11, their seven-year journey culminated in winning the
Tournament of Champions, considered the pinnacle of high school debate achievement.
Along the way, they also claimed the Greenhill Round Robin championship.
7 Years
With Capitol Debate
TOC
Champions 2014
Elite
College Graduates
Where Are They Now?
Michael Koo: Graduated from Johns Hopkins University and is
completing his medical degree at Dartmouth Medical School.
Gabriel Koo: Graduated from University of Pennsylvania with
degrees in Bioengineering and Education, now teaching at Georgetown Day School.
More Championship Memories Coming Soon
We're digging through our archives to share more moments from our
15+ year history of debate excellence.
From our first championship to today's champions. A tradition of excellence since 2006
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Students who come back have amazing things to say!
Students who come back have amazing things to say!
Capitol Debate has transformed thousands of lives this year. Capitol Debate has a proven track record of producing champions & Ivy League scholars.
