- Elementary Speech & Debate
- Elementary Speech & Debate is for all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. This course has quickly become one of our most popular offerings. In this course, we get kids excited and confident about public speaking and the entire world of speech and debate. Students learn about: public speaking, logic, oratory, prepared and spontaneous speeches, various critical thinking models, foundational philosophy, writing concisely, emotional appeal, rebuttals and basic debate strategy, and so much more! Kids have universally loved this course - they have a lot of fun and learn more than you can imagine
Who: All 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Students
Fall '20 Class Options:
Sunday: 9am to 11am (Elementary Speech and Debate)
Wednesday: 3pm to 5pm (Elementary School Speech and Debate)
Thursday: 3pm to 5pm (Elementary School Speech and Debate)
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 4pm to 5pm (Monday through Thursday)
Beginner Middle School Speech & Debate
Beginner Middle School Speech & Debate is for middle school students who are beginning their speech and debate journey. Students will learn all about the major speech and debate events. Key topics include: logic, argumentation strategy, rebuttals, critical thinking models, public speaking, prepared and spontaneous speeches, interpretive speeches, rhetorical theory, oratory, ethics, political philosophy, moral theory, technical debate, public policy basics, constitutional theory, theories of justice, democratic theory, technical writing, case preparation, closing arguments, cross examination, and more!
Who: Brand New Middle Schooler / Middle Schooler with Just 1 or 2 Summer Camps Experience
- Fall '20 Class Options:
Saturday: 2pm to 4pm (Beginner Middle School Speech and Debate)
Sunday: 2pm to 4pm (Beginner Middle School Speech and Debate)
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 5pm to 6pm (Monday through Thursday)
Experienced Speech & Debate
Experienced Speech & Debate is for any student with over 1 year of speech and debate experience. Students will take their speech and debate skills to the next level in this course. Students will receive next-level training related to key speech and debate pillars. Students in this class will do a deep dive into debate strategy and also learn various speech events. This class is for students interested in LD debate, Parliamentary Debate, and Public Forum debate.
Who: Students with 1 Year or More of Experience
Saturday: 4pm to 6pm (Experienced Middle School Speech and Debate)
Sunday: 11am to 1pm (Experienced Speech and Debate)
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 6pm to 7pm (Monday through Thursday)
Experienced Speech & Debate is for any student with over 1 year of speech and debate experience. Students will take their speech and debate skills to the next level in this course. Students will receive next-level training related to key speech and debate pillars. Students in this class will do a deep dive into debate strategy and also learn various speech events. This class is for students interested in LD debate, Parliamentary Debate, and Public Forum debate.
Who: Students with 1 Year or More of Experience
- Fall '20 Class Options:
Saturday: 4pm to 6pm (Experienced Middle School Speech and Debate)
Sunday: 11am to 1pm (Experienced Speech and Debate)
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 6pm to 7pm (Monday through Thursday)
Advanced Debate / AdLab
Admittance to Advanced Debate / AdLab is through special invitation only. If you believe your student is ready for the most advanced debate training, please inquire. The purpose of AdLab is to group top competitors into a single cohort. In doing so, top students can reach the apex of their debate potential by preparing for tournaments together. AdLab students will have the ability to share prep materials, debate other top-tier students, work with the full slate of Athens instructors engage in more advanced curriculum, and help each other reach the next level of competitive debate.
Who: Advanced Debate Students - 2 or More Years of Experience / Experience in Elimination Rounds
Fall '20 Class Options:
Saturday: 4pm to 6pm
Sunday: 4pm to 6pm
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 6pm to 7pm (Monday through Thursday)
Admittance to Advanced Debate / AdLab is through special invitation only. If you believe your student is ready for the most advanced debate training, please inquire. The purpose of AdLab is to group top competitors into a single cohort. In doing so, top students can reach the apex of their debate potential by preparing for tournaments together. AdLab students will have the ability to share prep materials, debate other top-tier students, work with the full slate of Athens instructors engage in more advanced curriculum, and help each other reach the next level of competitive debate.
Who: Advanced Debate Students - 2 or More Years of Experience / Experience in Elimination Rounds
Fall '20 Class Options:
Saturday: 4pm to 6pm
Sunday: 4pm to 6pm
Weekly Supplemental Lessons: 6pm to 7pm (Monday through Thursday)