
ABOUT US
Richmond Debate Institute (RDI) hosts summer camps and weekend workshops to introduce middle schoolers and high schoolers to competitive speech and debate.
Our students learn to write high quality arguments and present themselves with conviction and civility.


SUMMER CAMP
We are excited to host RDI's sixth annual summer debate camp this August, 2023! Our summer camp caters to both introductory and experienced students, ages 10+.
Our camp will be held on the first week of August, starting Monday (7/31/23) to Friday (8/4/23), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This year, RDI's Summer Camp 2023 will also offer students the opportunity of a residential camp experience.
WEEKEND PROGRAMS
Our free online weekend workshops coach students through new topics, writing cases, and debate fundamentals.
Our middle school and high school students meet every Sunday morning programs and work with our debate mentors to learn the art of thoughtful discussion and competitive speech and debate.


WHAT PEOPLE SAY
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“Perfect and carefully sorted out classes worth all your time and money!”
