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Empowering young minds towards academic and personal success

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The Program

Empowering young minds

towards academic and personal success

Catering to students from grades 2-10, our program cultivates Critical thinking, Communication, and Confidence through dynamic games and thoughtful discussions. 
 
2nd – 4th grade: We engage in basic debates, teaching the basics of logic and evidence. Almost all of the core lessons taught through games and activities. Expect some but not much at-home work.
 
5th – 7th grade: Our debates vary from the silly to the serious. We dissect different types of evidence, and encourage students to think deeply about the debate topics. More at-home work.
 
8th – 10th grade: We focus on just a few deeper topics over the course of the semester. Our coaches encourage students to interrogate each other’s positions. More at-home work.
 
DeadlineClasses start every four months. Space is limited. Sign up for more information today.

Where: Meeting on Zoom enables us to engage students and coaches from around the country & world.

When: We schedule the class with you. Once you deposit, you will be asked to fill our a scheduling form.

  1. Reserve your seat: First, deposit $50 to reserve your seat. This $50 is refundable until the second class.
  2. Fill out scheduler: We will send you a form to schedule your child’s class
  3. Enroll: The full payment to enroll is due before the 2nd class. If you decide not to enroll for any reason, you will receive your deposit back.

Pricing: Our program costs $144/month. See the full pricing here.

DeadlineClasses start every four months. Space is limited. Sign up for more information today.

We create an intellectual playground

We harness the power of play. We begin with interactive games and light-hearted debate topics, gradually transitioning into more complex issues. 

We foster Critical Thinking, Communication, and Confidence

Through research-proven techniques, we foster clear, skeptical, and evidence-driven thinking, enhance emotional intelligence, and boost confidence. 

We use our own debate format

Our debate format that facilitates thoughtful engagement, elevating substance over speed.

We Host The Showcase Debate

Each semester culminates in a Showcase Showdown. Families encouraged to watch!

Interested?

Click here for more information or to sign up for a free seminar.

Why Students Love Us

“It means a lot to me… It expands my education”

Sophia

Eight Grade

“I’ve been learning, practicing debate, communicating, making friends, and really just—making an improvement to myself”

Richard

Six Grade

Why Parents Love Us

“The training at Carnegie Debate has allowed him to feel more comfortable and school and expressing himself”

Michael

Parent

“Let’s give her the tools to be able to articulate her point”

Ally

Parent

pricing & plans

An option for any budget,

experience, and aspiration.

How to sign up

Reserve your seat

First, deposit $50 to reserve your seat. This $50 is refundable until the second class.

Fill out scheduler

We will send you a form to schedule your child’s class. If we cannot accommodate your schedule, we will refund your deposit.

Reserve your seat

First, deposit $50 to reserve your seat. This $50 is refundable until the second class.

Interested? Click here more information or to sign up for a free seminar.

Our Debate Format

Our Debate Format

Substance over Speed:

Traditional debate formats often incentivize students to speak quickly and make as many points as possible. Our approach focuses not on speaking quickly, or making the most points—it’s about forming the most substantial and compelling arguments.

Engaging not Evading:

Traditional debate formats require students to respond quickly to opponent’s arguments, often in canned, prepared counter-arguments. We encourage students to genuinely engage with their opponents’ arguments.

Accessibility, from Playground to Podium:

Traditional debate formats do not work for younger kids, because the debaters are entirely on their own. Our coaches facilitate the debate, ensuring the dialogue remains productive, honest, and respectful-and, for young debaters, that they are comfortable and engaged.

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questions & answers

Our programs provide a life-changing experience with the perfect balance of learning and fun. When surveying our parents we hear time and time again how much growth their students experience as well as how much fun they had while learning. Don’t take our word for it, click on the video to watch these testimonies first hand.

Carnegie Debate class offer a challenging curriculum that teaches students of all ages and experience levels the skills of debate. They will learn how to research a topic, analyze findings, develop presentation outlines, argue a topic through public speaking, work with peers and so much more! In addition to these hard skills, debate camp teaches soft skills as well, including leadership, collaboration, and independence.

Carnegie Debate class offer a challenging curriculum that teaches students of all ages and experience levels the skills of debate. They will learn how to research a topic, analyze findings, develop presentation outlines, argue a topic through public speaking, work with peers and so much more! In addition to these hard skills, debate camp teaches soft skills as well, including leadership, collaboration, and independence.