Richmond Debate Institute

Richmond Debate Insitute can improve your children's debate skills when they attend any of their middle or high school debate camps in Richmond, Virginia. They have a 7-day overnight program for any out-of-state or even in-state students, as well as commuter day camps.

The staff of PhDs and experienced instructors are here to provide campers with an enriching summer season. The middle school Introduction to Public Forum Debate program provides participants with a complete foundation on debate, covering research to discussion.

The High School Speech & Debate Programs cover different debate categories like Public Forum and Congressional as well as various speech categories like Interpretation Informative Speaking to Dramatic Interpretation and more. Neither requires any existing experience or skills.

Both programs end with a tournament that lets them showcase their skills, which parents are welcome to attend.