Established in 2006, Capitol Debate's summer camps focus on debate & public speaking, fostering personal growth & skill development. Our curriculum shapes articulate speakers & skilled debaters, emphasizing voice dynamics, clear articulation, and confidence. Our balanced approach combines rigorous learning with fun team-building activities, nurturing confident & impactful communicators for a transformative experience.
Capitol Debate invites middle and high schoolers to our summer camps, where debate and public speaking skills are honed. These programs offer a unique mix of personal growth, skill-building, and summer fun, fostering confident communication and critical thinking. Our curriculum focuses intensively on developing articulate speakers and skilled debaters. Here's a closer look at our focused training approach:
In Public Speaking, our focus areas include:
Voice Projection: Teaching students to speak powerfully.
Voice Modulation: Varying pitch and tone to engage the audience.
Articulation: Ensuring clarity in speech.
Use of Emphasis and Pauses: Enhancing speech dynamics for impact.
Confidence: Building self-assurance.
For Body Language, we emphasize:
Eye Contact: Engaging with the audience visually.
Hand Gestures: To reinforce messages.
Body Movements: Incorporating movement for emphasis.
Body Postures: Maintaining a confident, approachable stance.
We train students in:
Powerful Openings: Captivating the audience from the start.
Clear Statement of Claims: Presenting arguments concisely.
Backing Claims with Supporting Materials: Strengthening arguments with evidence.
In Debate, our focus includes:
Cross-Examination: Skillfully questioning.
Refutation: Effectively countering arguments.
Powerful Closings: Concluding debates with impact.
Persuasion: Convincing the audience through logical argumentation.
At Capitol Debate, our 'summer camp first' approach combines engaging learning with fun, team-building activities. Students gain skills, create lasting friendships, and embrace diverse viewpoints. Join us this summer and see your child grow into a confident, articulate thinker, ready to make a difference.
