Our public forum summer debate camp provides students with the opportunity to learn critical academic and life skills such as public speaking, confidence, leadership, collaboration and more. Students will be challenged to think differently and explore concepts from a variety of perspectives, while being supported by seasoned educators.
Since founding in 2014, PDA has served
over 1000+ families
Potomac students have gone on to
attend nearly every top 25 college
PDA students have won 1000+ awards
including national championships
Use code “EARLYBIRD” when registering to save 5% on camp tuition by January 1st!
Our program has grown immensely and now has hundreds of students in grades 4-12 all across the country participating in debate. We believe every students has a unique voice and the potential to become an effective communicator. Debate has the power to help students improve in a fun and interactive way:
Most importantly, debate gave me confidence as a speaker, which helped greatly not only in interviews but also in almost every facet of academics, from making a good impression on teachers who write recommendations to connecting with professionals, to presenting at science fairs and conferences.
I first joined Potomac Debate Academy expecting to improve my public speaking and argumentation skills. Not only was I able to do that, but I was also able to create lifelong friends and learn many meaningful lessons about how to be a good friend, partner, and teammate.
Debate has been the most vital activity I’ve participated in during my entire life. First and foremost, it has helped me find my voice, then channel it into crucial discussions on modern-day issues. The skills of speaking, research, and respectful discourse are those that I will undoubtedly carry with me in the decades to come.
