Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps
Lawrenceville School, 2500 Main St, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
About
Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps offers activities such as Public Forum Debate, Parliamentary Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, and a Public Speaking and Debate Camp. The program also includes a Competitive PF Training Camp, a Rookie Camp, and Public Speaking and Debate Online Camps, including Capitol Debate Virtual Public Speaking and Debate Camps. Students can take part in sessions focused on Career Focused STEM, Business Communication, Legal Communications, Interpersonal Communication, The Art of Persuasion, Critical Thinking Skills, Improv, Conflict Resolution, Communicating in a Group, and Public Forum Debate as an elective, and may also join After School Programs, a Club League, and a Debate League Season.
• Price: Residential: $4,099 Includes tuition, room, and board. Commuter: $3,299 Includes tuition during weekdays & Saturday from 9-5. No meals provided. Option to purchase lunch.
Capitol Debate was founded in 2006 and has been running camps for over 20 years. The organization states that its mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to develop essential communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills through debate and public speaking education. The leadership team is led by Founder & CEO Ron Bratt.
Staff at Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps include classroom experienced teachers, not college students, and nationally competitive debate coaches. The program uses professional educators with years of experience, and all staff undergo state and federal background checks. Adult dorm directors are present 24/7, and all staff receive extensive safety training.
The program reports 10,000+ success stories from 35+ countries and is trusted by families in 1,500+ cities worldwide, with students coming from 32 countries across 6 continents and 1,575+ cities. It operates year-round with full-time debate experts and has earned 5 National Championships. Capitol Debate has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Top 100 Summer Camps in America.
Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps uses AI-powered speech analysis, AI-Enhanced Coaching using tools like Yoodli, video coaching for detailed skill enhancement, an advanced collaborative learning platform, and interactive digital learning tools. The program follows a signature assessment process that identifies growth areas, uses proprietary skill development checklists, provides regular progress reports to track improvement, and organizes systematic advancement through skill levels with measurable outcomes for every student.
The program has a nut-free policy at all locations, uses key card access to all buildings, and has residential advisors on every floor. Students are required to remain in groups, attendance is taken at every class, and there is a zero tolerance for bullying policy. Students from 32 countries create a diverse environment where different perspectives are present.
Parent testimonials describe individual experiences, including reports of improved critical thinking and ability to articulate points, children asking to return the next year, a focus on safety for an 11-year-old attending away from home, and other parents noticing more eloquent speaking after attending camp.
Last updated July 6, 2026.
• Price: Residential: $4,099 Includes tuition, room, and board. Commuter: $3,299 Includes tuition during weekdays & Saturday from 9-5. No meals provided. Option to purchase lunch.
Capitol Debate was founded in 2006 and has been running camps for over 20 years. The organization states that its mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to develop essential communication, critical thinking, and leadership skills through debate and public speaking education. The leadership team is led by Founder & CEO Ron Bratt.
Staff at Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps include classroom experienced teachers, not college students, and nationally competitive debate coaches. The program uses professional educators with years of experience, and all staff undergo state and federal background checks. Adult dorm directors are present 24/7, and all staff receive extensive safety training.
The program reports 10,000+ success stories from 35+ countries and is trusted by families in 1,500+ cities worldwide, with students coming from 32 countries across 6 continents and 1,575+ cities. It operates year-round with full-time debate experts and has earned 5 National Championships. Capitol Debate has been recognized by US News & World Report as one of the Top 100 Summer Camps in America.
Capitol Debate Public Speaking and Debate Camps uses AI-powered speech analysis, AI-Enhanced Coaching using tools like Yoodli, video coaching for detailed skill enhancement, an advanced collaborative learning platform, and interactive digital learning tools. The program follows a signature assessment process that identifies growth areas, uses proprietary skill development checklists, provides regular progress reports to track improvement, and organizes systematic advancement through skill levels with measurable outcomes for every student.
The program has a nut-free policy at all locations, uses key card access to all buildings, and has residential advisors on every floor. Students are required to remain in groups, attendance is taken at every class, and there is a zero tolerance for bullying policy. Students from 32 countries create a diverse environment where different perspectives are present.
Parent testimonials describe individual experiences, including reports of improved critical thinking and ability to articulate points, children asking to return the next year, a focus on safety for an 11-year-old attending away from home, and other parents noticing more eloquent speaking after attending camp.
Last updated July 6, 2026.
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