Richmond Debate
Who are we?
Richmond Debate Institute is focused on fostering Speech & Debate in Richmond. Our online student programs, summer camps, and group/individual packages help students sharpen their critical thinking and succeed in debate.
A high school debater with a state or national prize is 30% more likely to attend a top-tier university.
- Wall Street Journal
Richmond Debate
Our Summer Camps
Our online summer academies ignite students' curiosity and push them to question, research, and present arguments. At our camps, students learn the art of critical thinking and public speaking through competitive debate.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Parent, 2019
“Perfect and carefully sorted out classes worth all your time and money!”
Online Middle School Speech & Debate League
Richmond Debate Institute is working alongside The Richmond Forum, SPEAK RVA, and many high school Speech & Debate teams to launch Richmond's first Middle School Speech & Debate League. We plan on hosting our lessons virtually for the Fall semester.
Our Proud Partners
We are committed to The Richmond Forum's Richmond Region Speech and Debate Initiative (RRSDI) to develop Speech & Debate programs in all middle schools and high schools in the outer Richmond area by 2025.