
ABOUT US
Richmond Debate Institute hosts summer camps and weekend workshops to introduces 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.

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Richmond Debate
SUMMER CAMP
We are excited to announce our 5th annual summer camp!
Our week-long camp ignites student curiosity and motivates public speaking. Students will learn competitive debate and participate in debate tournaments. Our hand picked instructors and organized lesson plans take students through the fundamental and technical skills necessary to onboard any student on to speech and debate.
Join us this summer to articulate proper arguments, conduct quality research, and join the debate!


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

SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAM
Our Sunday morning programs introduce students to debate by hosting virtual workshops every Sunday about various topics. Our debates engage students to participate in quality conversations regarding government, science, technology, and world affairs.
Ideal for curious 5th to 8th graders, our Sunday morning programs begin at 11:00 am on Zoom.
OUR PARTNERS
We are committed to The Richmond Speech and Debate Initiative (RSDI) to develop Speech & Debate programs in all public middle schools and high schools in the outer Richmond, Virginia area.
