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SUMMER '23 ENHANCEMENT CLASSES:
(Enhancements Are Separate from our One-Week Sessions)


ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ENHANCEMENTS:

Philosophy and Logic for Debate (Elementary)

  • Overview: The Philosophy and Logic for Debate enhancement class is a speciality course covering essential pillars of philosophy and logic that are often utilized in debate. Students will expand their minds and learn key philosophy related to ethics, morality, and justice as well as the nuances of logical reasoning.  Philosophy and logic are pivotal in debate and core to critical thinking. In depth study in these areas will prepare students for significant success in debate and strengthen core knowledge. 
  • When: June 10, 17; 24, July 1st | 9am to 11am | Saturdays
  • Structure: This class meets once a week (for two hours) over a four-week period. 
  • Assignments: There will be some work to complete in between each week’s class. 

Writing Intensive (Elementary)

  • Overview: This speciality enhancement course provides a deep dive on all aspects of debate writing. Students will learn, master, and polish their skills related to a wide range of debate writing. Students will master their writing skills around case writing, persuasive writing, evidence integration, strategic outline creation, and one prepared speech. This course specialization will provide a strong base to support any student’s debate journey. 
  • When: June 6th, 13th; 20th, 27th) | 3:00pm to 5:00pm | Tuesdays



MIDDLE SCHOOL ENHANCEMENTS:

Middle School: Philosophy and Logic for Debate
  • Overview: The Philosophy and Logic for Debate enhancement class is a speciality course covering essential pillars of philosophy and logic that are often utilized in debate. Students will expand their minds and learn key philosophy related to ethics, morality, and justice as well as the nuances of logical reasoning.  Philosophy and logic are pivotal in debate and core to critical thinking. In depth study in these areas will prepare students for significant success in debate and strengthen core knowledge.
    When: June 10, 17; 24, July 1st) | 11:30am to 1:30pm | Saturdays

Middle School: Writing Intensive
  • Overview: This speciality enhancement course provides a deep dive on all aspects of debate writing. Students will learn, master, and polish their skills related to a wide range of debate writing. Students will master their writing skills around case writing, persuasive writing, evidence integration, strategic outline creation, and one prepared speech. This course specialization will provide a strong base to support any student’s debate journey.
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    When: June 10, 17; 24, July 1st) | 5:30pm to 7:30pm | Saturdays
Phone: 
858-208-9173
Call or Text

Email:
info@athensdebate.com
sachin@athensdebate.com

​Quick Links:
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​Website:
www.athensdebate.com

Instructor Bios:
Click here. 
Location Addresses:

Online Virtual Classes

​Cupertino / Saratoga / West San Jose Location:
7280 Blue Hill Drive, San Jose, CA

(Location is right in between Saratoga and Cupertino border -
on South De Anza Blvd; this location is at the intersection of Saratoga, Cupertino, and West San Jose)

San Mateo / Foster City Location: 
3080 La Selva, San Mateo, CA

Dublin / Pleasanton Location: 
435 Boulder Court #500, Pleasanton, CA

Different Spring Start Date: Saturday, January 28th

San Francisco Location: 
Private Partnerships Only. 
Spring Term:  
Starts: January 21st, 2023
Ends: ​May 25th, 2023 
Registration Is Open!


Fall Term:
Starts: August 27th, 2022
Ends: January 19th, 2023

Summer Sessions:
One to Two Week Long Half-Day Camps
June, July, August

Programs for:
Elementary School (3rd, 4th, 5th)
Middle School (6th, 7th, 8th)
High School (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

Format:
In-Person; or
Online; or

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  • Home
  • SUMMER '23
    • SESSION DESCRIPTIONS
    • ENHANCEMENT CLASSES
    • SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM
    • SCHEDULE OF CAMPS
    • MAKE PAYMENT
  • FALL '23 / SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM
    • REGISTRATION FORM
    • CLASS SCHEDULE
    • HOLIDAYS / CALENDAR
    • RESULTS
    • TOURNAMENTS
    • TESTIMONIALS
    • ADVANCED LAB
    • WHY DEBATE?
    • MAKE PAYMENT
    • COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
  • INSTRUCTORS