Virginia Debate Academy
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Our mission is to provide affordable, high-quality debate camps for 6th-12th grade students in Virginia
Virginia Debate Academy’s team is composed of 7x Virginia State Champions that are dedicated to creating similar success for their students. Our instructors have had success on the local, state, and national circuit in their respective debating and coaching careers. VDA current and past teachers hold degrees from or are studying fields pertinent to competitive debate at top colleges such as Duke University, University of Virginia, and William & Mary. During camp, students participate in lectures, workshops, Socratic seminars, games, mock debates, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. They research and present on different topics, including past and present resolutions debated on the competitive circuit. Our low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to learn and practice the material. Students receive extensive individualized feedback from instructors on their work, in addition to their classmates' responses. Introductory courses cover all of the fundamentals of competitive debate, including public speaking, topic analysis, argumentation, framework, research, critical thinking, and more. Students in our Varsity courses will build on their knowledge in the aforementioned areas and experience on the competitive circuit to hone their skills. VDA’s advanced courses dive deeper into specific forms of argumentation, speaking and case-writing techniques, research, and critical thinking activities to help students succeed on the local, state, and national circuit. Since 2015, VDA has worked with a number of middle schools—including Rachel Carson Middle School and Nysmith School for the Gifted—in the northern Virginia area. VDA instructors have worked closely with coaches, parents, and students to improve local debate programs, including assisting in establishing a program at Franklin Middle School. In addition to students attending our summer and winter camps and receiving private coaching, we have conducted mock tournaments, team coaching, case review, and provided input on team selection. VDA’s continued work in the region helps us prepare middle school students for their competitive team tryouts and circuit. VDA has conducted similar work with high schools in the state. Students from successful programs—Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Oakton High School, Chantilly High School, Broad Run High School, Walt Whitman High School, and more—regularly attend or receive private coaching at VDA. Like our instructors, these students bring a breadth of experience on the local, state, and national circuit that improves the learning environment for the class. VDA has also taught coaches in the northern Virginia region, and our instructors have run debate teams at local schools. Such experience gives VDA faculty special insight into the competitive circuit on the local, state, and national circuit. VDA alumni have championed Junior Varsity and Varsity WACFL Metrofinals, the Virginia State Championship Tournament, the Middle School national championship, and reached outrounds at top national invitationals. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and some gain admission to top colleges such as Duke, Princeton, and Harvard.
05/04/2026
Virginia Debate Academy (VDA) is Open for Summer 2026 Registration!
Unlock your student’s potential this summer with a program that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills through competitive debate.
Why Choose VDA?
Students learn through interactive instruction, with Socratic seminars, lectures, workshops, mock debates, and public speaking activities.
Students develop essential skills in:
✔️ Argumentation
✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Communication
✔️ Public Speaking
✔️ Research
What Students Will Experience
• A minimum of 3 full debates (many complete 4–5)
• 5+ public speaking activities in addition to debate rounds
• Daily office hours for individualized help and feedback
• A pressure-tested debate case, prep routine, and tournament-ready materials
• Free case review for students who compete in their first tournament after camp
A Proven Record of Success 🏆
• VDA students have won WACFL Metro Finals, the VHSL State Tournament, and the Middle School National Championship, along with success at numerous national tournaments like TOC and NSDA.
• Alumni grow into confident leaders and gain admission to top colleges including Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UVA, William & Mary, and more.
• Our curriculum is developed by instructors with over a decade of coaching experience, seven Virginia State Championships, and professional backgrounds in public policy, law, and consulting, blending real-world insight with competitive excellence.
Program Details
When: July 13–17, July 20–24, and July 27–31, 2026
Where: Chantilly, Virginia
Who: Students in Grades 4–12
Register Today:
CAMPS | Virginia Debate At Virginia Debate Academy camps in Chantilly, Virginia, debaters participate in numerous Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, public speaking, and analytic capabilities. Our curriculum, which covers traditional and progressive styles, provides debaters with the critica...
01/26/2026
Virginia Debate Academy is Open for Summer 2026 Registration!
Unlock your student’s potential this summer with a program that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills through competitive debate.
Why Choose Virginia Debate Academy (VDA)?
Students learn through interactive instruction, with Socratic seminars, lectures, workshops, mock debates, and public speaking activities.
Students develop essential skills in:
✔️ Argumentation
✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Communication
✔️ Public Speaking
✔️ Research
What Students Will Experience
• A minimum of 3 full debates (many complete 4–5)
• 5+ public speaking activities in addition to debate rounds
• Daily office hours for individualized help and feedback
• A pressure-tested debate case, prep routine, and tournament-ready materials
• Free case review for students who compete in their first tournament after camp
A Proven Record of Success 🏆
• VDA students have won WACFL Metro Finals, the VHSL State Tournament, and the Middle School National Championship, and have succeeded at numerous national invitational tournaments.
• Alumni grow into confident leaders and gain admission to top colleges including Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UVA, William & Mary, and more.
• Our curriculum is developed by instructors with over a decade of coaching experience, seven Virginia State Championships, and professional backgrounds in public policy, law, and consulting, blending real-world insight with competitive excellence.
Program Details
When: July 13–17, 2026 or July 20–24, 2026
Where: Chantilly, Virginia
Who: Students in Grades 7–12
Register Today:
CAMPS | Virginia Debate At Virginia Debate Academy camps in Chantilly, Virginia, debaters participate in numerous Socratic seminars, workshops, and debates to hone their research, public speaking, and analytic capabilities. Our curriculum, which covers traditional and progressive styles, provides debaters with the critica...
02/17/2025
Virginia Debate Academy is Open for Registration!
Unlock your child's potential this summer with a program that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills!
Why Choose VDA?
Students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Debaters master these core skills:
✔️ Argumentation
✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Communication
✔️ Public Speaking
✔️ Research
🏆 Our Track Record of Success:
- VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State Tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and achieved success at national invitational tournaments.
- Our debaters thrive as team leaders and gain admission to top colleges like Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UVA, W&M, and more!
- VDA's curriculum is developed by accomplished instructors with over a decade of coaching experience, who have collectively won 7 Virginia State Championships and excelled at national tournaments. They also apply their professional background in public policy, law, and research to the curriculum and classroom, ensuring students gain real-world insights.
📅 Program Details:
- What: Introductory Debate Courses
- When: July 14–18, 2025; July 21–25, 2025
- Where: Chantilly, Virginia
- Who: Students in Grades 7–12 (No prior debate experience needed!)
💻 Register: Visit our website for more information and registration instructions: https://www.virginiadebate.com
🚨 Secure your spot today! https://www.virginiadebate.com/camps
CAMPS | Virginia Debate Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA's low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft a...
01/20/2025
Virginia Debate Academy is Open for Registration!
Unlock your child's potential this summer with a program that builds confidence, critical thinking, and leadership skills!
Why Choose VDA?
Students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Debaters master these core skills:
✔️ Argumentation
✔️ Critical Thinking
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Communication
✔️ Public Speaking
✔️ Research
🏆 Our Track Record of Success:
- VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State Tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and achieved success at national invitational tournaments.
- Our debaters thrive as team leaders and gain admission to top colleges like Duke, Harvard, Princeton, UVA, W&M, and more!
- VDA's curriculum is developed by accomplished instructors with over a decade of coaching experience, who have collectively won 7 Virginia State Championships and excelled at national tournaments. They also apply their professional background in public policy, law, and research to the curriculum and classroom, ensuring students gain real-world insights.
📅 Program Details:
- What: Introductory Debate Courses
- When: July 14–18, 2025; July 21–25, 2025
- Where: Chantilly, Virginia
- Who: Students in Grades 7–12 (No prior debate experience needed!)
💻 Register: Visit our website for more information and registration instructions: https://www.virginiadebate.com
🚨 Secure your spot today! https://www.virginiadebate.com/camps
07/07/2024
Virginia Debate Academy is open for registration!
Students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Students develop these core skills:
- Argumentation
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Research
VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and reached elimination rounds at or won invitational tournaments across the nation. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and admission to top colleges, such as the College of William & Mary, Duke University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and more.
We still have space for students in our introductory course, running on July 15-19, in Chantilly, Virginia. This class is open to students in grades 7-12, who are new to competitive debate. Please use the link at the bottom to find more information, including registration instructions:
https://www.virginiadebate.com/camps
Create your success story today!
CAMPS | Virginia Debate Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA's low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft a...
01/28/2024
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our 2024 summer debate camps!
We are offering two courses in Chantilly, Virginia for ages 12-17. Please use the link at the bottom to register for the following classes:
Introduction to Competitive Debate, July 8-July 12, 9 AM-2 PM
Advanced Debate Course, July 15-19, 9 AM-4 PM
Students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Students develop these core skills:
- Argumentation
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Research
VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and reached elimination rounds at or won invitational tournaments across the nation. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and admission to top colleges, such as the College of William & Mary, Duke University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and more.
Create your success story today!
Registration Link:
CAMPS | Virginia Debate Located in Chantilly, Va, our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA's low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft a...
04/08/2023
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our 2023 summer debate camps!
We are offering two courses in Chantilly, Virginia for ages 12-17. Please use the link at the bottom to register for the following classes:
Introduction to Competitive Debate, July 10-July 14, 9 AM-4 PM
Advanced Debate Course, July 17-21, 9 AM-4 PM
During camp, students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. Students develop these core skills:
- Argumentation
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Research
VDA students have championed WACFL Metro Finals, the Virginia High School League State tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and reached elimination rounds at or won invitational tournaments across the nation. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and admission to top colleges, such as the College of William & Mary, Duke University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and more.
Create your success story today!
Registration Link: https://www.virginiadebate.com/camps
02/13/2022
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
We are offering two online courses and exploring options to open in-person courses. Please use the link at the bottom of this post to register for the following classes:
Introduction to Competitive Debate, July 25-July 29, 9 AM-4 PM
Advanced Debate Course, August 1-5, 9 AM-4 PM
During camp, students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, Socratic seminars, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. They research and present on different topics, all of which are debated on the competitive circuit. Our low student-teacher ratio provides students ample time and resources to learn and practice, in addition to receiving extensive feedback from instructors and their classmates. Students develop these core skills:
- Argumentation
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Research
VDA students have championed WACFL Metro finals, the Virginia High School League State Tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and reached elimination rounds or championed invitational tournaments across the nation. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and admission to top colleges, such as the College of William & Mary, Duke University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and more.
Create your success story today!
Registration Link:
CAMPS | Virginia Debate Our camps teach students research, critical thinking, public speaking, case construction, and other techniques necessary to excel in competitive debate and public speaking. VDA's low teacher-student ratio provides students ample time and resources to improve their craft and have a fun, valuable ...
03/09/2021
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to open registration for our summer debate camp!
We are offering three online courses:
Middle School Debate (Parliamentary & Public Forum, ages 11-13), July 12-July 16, 9 AM-4 PM
High School Debate (Lincoln-Douglas & Public Forum, ages 14-18), July 19-July 23, 9 AM-4PM
Varsity High School Debate (Lincoln-Douglas & Public Forum, ages 14-18), July 26-July 30, 9 AM-4 PM
During camp, students participate in games, lectures, mock debates, Socratic seminars, workshops, and other public speaking activities to learn and practice competitive debate. They research and present on different topics, including present resolutions debated on the competitive circuit. Our low student-teacher ratio provides students ample time and resources to learn and practice, in addition to receiving extensive feedback from instructors and their classmates. Students develop these core skills:
- Argumentation
- Critical Thinking
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Public Speaking
- Research
VDA students have championed WACFL Metro finals, the Virginia High School League State Tournament, the Middle School National Championship, and reached elimination rounds or championed invitational tournaments across the nation. Our students regularly gain leadership positions on their debate teams and admission to top colleges, such as the College of William & Mary, Duke University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, and more.
Create your success story today! https://www.virginiadebate.com/camps
01/26/2021
Virginia Debate Academy is excited to launch our online spring camp!
This interactive course will occur once per week, on Saturdays, 1-3 PM, running February 6th through April 24th. Students are expected to have experience in debate, such as previous camp or current circuit experience. Debaters will participate in Socratic seminars, workshops, and mock debates to strengthen their debate and speaking skills, while also preparing for upcoming tournaments.
Students have the flexibility to register for whichever classes they wish to attend each month. At the beginning of each month, we will send out a class schedule, which will include the topics covered.
Monthly tuition fees are based on the number of courses a student attends. Class fees are $60 per class or a discounted flat rate of $200 for all four classes per month.
Please use the following link to register for February:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoRRjiCkr1gQ3csDc3qcEAFdMSTdIQQeiZhsMIwUfJK_12WA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please contact us with any questions!
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