YOUTH DEBATE ACADEMY
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Youth Debate Academy is dedicated to empowering youth through speech and debate. We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to find their voice, hone their skills, and make a lasting impact on the world.
Learn about our online & in-person programs:
Empowering future leaders, one student at a time.
1,350+
students served, to date.
1,000
hours of clear, targeted instruction
From our Summer 2026 students...
"Iris had a great time at this year's program, and already says she wants to come back next year!!" -Jinghui
"Hi! Just wanted to share some feedback from today. Ariana felt super comfortable! Thank you for taking the time to check in with her, and help her improve. She also found her group and was very happy :)" -Yuhao
"thanks so much for making my summer so amazing! hope to see you all next year!!!" -Emme
"Oliver had a terrific time - kudos to you all - and is excited to continue with debate." -Katie
"Thank you again for a great week! I really enjoyed the camp, and I really appreciate all the individual feedback I received." -Victoria
"I participated in YDA's impromptu speaking program and it was a wonderful experience! All of the counselors were awesome and not only gave me good feedback but also kept the whole group engaged throughout the week! Thank you to Emily for organizing it all, and I can't wait to put what I've learned to good use in competitions!" - Hannah
GET INVOLVED
Are you a high schooler interested in speech and debate? Apply today to become a member of the Youth Debate Academy Team!
For other inquiries, about volunteering or otherwise, please contact us at youthdb8academy@gmail.com!
SUPPORT OUR CAUSE
Help us in our mission to make speech & debate accessible to all. Donations may be tax-exempt to the extent permitted by the law, as Youth Debate Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
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