Debate Classes | Potomac Debate Academy

For Winter/Spring, we’ve opened our in-person public forum debate classes across all levels.

Registration deadlines:

Limited seats available — secure your spot!

ENROLL NOW

Start: Week of January 10th 16 Weeks
End: Week of May 15th

$1100

Rockville, MD

Start: Week of January 10th 16 Weeks
End: Week of May 15th

$1100

Novice Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)

ES TEAM

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)

Designed for 4th & 5th grade debaters to enroll in for up to two years, this class will guide students to continue growing their skills through researching and debating different topics each semester.

Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)

Novice 1

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

Sunday 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM ET (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT)

Tuesday 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM ET (3:45 PM – 5:15 PM PT)

Novice 2

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)

Tuesday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT)
JV Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

Monday 6:45 PM – 8:15 PM ET (3:45 PM – 5:15 PM PT)
Varsity/Varsity+ Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)

This class is designed for our most experienced in-person students to re-enroll for multiple semesters. The lessons will continue to evolve with each new public forum debate topic. Debaters will collaborate in researching the current public forum topic, learning and deepening their grasp of advanced debate concepts, and practicing their skills in preparation for competing at tournaments.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)

Monday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET (2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT)

In-Person Schedule