We'll be closed Monday 3/30 - Sunday 4/5 for Spring Break! During this time, there will be no classes & our admin/enrollment offices will be closed.
We'll be closed Monday 3/30 - Sunday 4/5 for Spring Break! During this time, there will be no classes & our admin/enrollment offices will be closed.
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For Summer, we’ve opened our public forum debate and public speaking classes across all levels. Classes are offered in June and July sessions meeting twice a week for four weeks.

Limited seats available — secure your spot!

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Summer 2026 | June

Dates
Start: Week of June 1st 4 weeks
End: Week of June 22nd
Pricing
$550
Location
Online
Dates
Pricing
  • Novice Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Novice (Level 1)
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Monday & Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday & Wednesday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    Novice (Level 2)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
  • JV Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Junior Varsity (JV)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday & Wednesday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
  • Public Speaking (Click to View)

    Our summer public speaking program is intended for any student interested in building their skills with different styles of speaking (whether they are new to public speaking or have already taken classes with us). The curriculum will provide engaging material suitable for all experience levels combined with frequent opportunities for practice.

    GRADES 2 – 5
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    GRADES 6 – 12
    Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)

Summer 2026 | July

Dates
Start: Week of July 6th 4 weeks
End: Week of July 27th
Pricing
$550
Location
Online
Dates
Pricing
  • Novice Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Novice (Level 1)
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Monday & Wednesday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday & Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
    Novice (Level 2)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday & Wednesday 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ET (6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT)
  • JV Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Junior Varsity (JV)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
  • Experienced Workshops | Public Forum (Click to View)

    Our Experienced Workshops are designed for students at the JV, Varsity, or Varsity+ levels. Students will practice critical skills required for tournament competition, dive into the September/October topic area, and participate in mock debates. Based on the size of the class, students will be separated based on grade level.

    Classes will be structured so that regardless of which class time a student selects, they’ll be able to attend class on any day of the week that classes are held (e.g. if a student selects Mon/Wed class, they can still attend class on Tuesday or Thursday if they are unavailable on any given Monday/Wednesday).

    GRADES 6 – 12
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PT)
  • Public Speaking (Click to View)

    Our summer public speaking program is intended for any student interested in building their skills with different styles of speaking (whether they are new to public speaking or have already taken classes with us). The curriculum will provide engaging material suitable for all experience levels combined with frequent opportunities for practice.

    GRADES 2 – 5
    Monday & Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    GRADES 6 – 12
    Monday & Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
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