Explore our Speech and Debate Summer Camps
Spring 2025 Season Recap
Discourse Power was actively engaged in the Spring 2025 season, participating in a total of 5 debate tournaments.
Our Spring season, which has been a great journey, will officially conclude on May 24, 2025. This season was marked by a mix of experienced and new students, all eager to compete in tournaments and showcase their learning from our classes.
Our coaches dedicated over 90 hours to instruction and extra practice in two debate classes during the spring 2025 season. These classes are held every Thursday and Saturday. Our training has always been about building confidence and skills using the transformative power of speech and debate.
As we conclude our spring season, we are excited to launch summer camps starting June 9th onward in Speech and Debate events. Our summer schedule is posted. Discourse Power will resume regular debate class in Fall 2025 with a 16-Week program starting Aug 21, 2025.
What We Offer
In-Person Group Classes
We offer once a week group classes in Mountain House for both speech & debate at different grade levels. These groups are small on average, typically not exceeding more than eight students in a class.
1-On-1 Coaching
We offer online 1-on-1 coaching for students that want the extra, in-depth coaching experience to grow their speech and debate skills at a great package deal.
Online Classes
We offer small group online classes for speech and debate. Our curriculum is structured with lesson plans developed each week, executed effectively by coaches.
“Exceptionally good experience...I learned how to structure and
compose speeches, presenting
with vocal inflection.”
Pradyun J, 8th grader
"The curriculum provided to the students help kids prepare for tournaments & college prep. I liked that my kid enjoyed it & is interested in going to every class...Appreciate the coach and advisor...providing inspiration & motivation for the kids"
Vardhini S, Parent of 7th Grader
"It's very fun learning how to debate and being able to go against other studentsand understand it better so I can do even better in school competitions."
Dheeraj S, Class of 2028
“...liked building our cases
from the ground up, helped understand each part of a case...(link, impact, claim).”
Abhinav J, Class of 2027
"Overall experience in debate program: Exceptionally good."
Kya M, 7th Grader
"I like how the program was structured to the age level...it was impressive how slowly skills were built for children in each class. I definitely would recommend it to friends and family."
Swathi C, Parent of 3rd Grader
Testimonials
"Discourse Power was a very valuable tool for me...I found myself advancing further than I have before...10/10 recommend!"
Tvishi M, Class of 2025
"It's incredible, teachers are taking a lot of effort to make children improve in debate or speech. Lots of extra classes and efforts taken before any tournament with a lot of guidance."
Aditi S, Class of 2028
"Sanjay and the Team did a fantastic job engaging kids with the speech program. It helped my daughter’s confidence to speak in front of the public."
Srinivas N, Parent of 5rd Grader
Our Programs
Our Programs
High School, Grades 9-12
In-Person & Online Programs
Spring season ending on May 24, 2025.
Summer Camps starting:
Monday, June 16
Middle School, Grades 6-8
In-Person & Online Programs
Spring season ending on May 24, 2025.
Summer Camps starting:
Monday, June 16
Elementary, Grades 4-5
In-Person (Mountain House)
Fall season ended on Dec 17, 2024.
Summer Camps starting:
Monday, June 16
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Builds confidence & boosts classroom performance
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Increases reading scores by 36%, increases analytical skills by 87%
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Higher self-esteem by 15%, increases regular attendance by 31%
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Improves communication and increases critical thinking skills to prepare for college
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100% increased interest in their classes
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100% were unlikely to engage in negative risk behavior
1 Snider, Alfred C. & Edwin W. Lawrence. “DEBATE: Important for Everyone.” University of Vermont, Vermont, USA (2011).
Participation in public speaking opportunities builds confidence and boosts classroom performance. Participation in debate increases reading scores by 36%, increases analytical skills by 87%, higher self-esteem by 15%, increases regular attendance by 31%, improves communication, and increases critical thinking skills to prepare students for college.1 The skills students acquire from public speaking, as well as debate, help them academically, resolve conflicts, and address social issues. These students become better thinkers, have improved peer relationships, and handle adversity with maturity.
1 Snider, Alfred C. & Edwin W. Lawrence. “DEBATE: Important for Everyone.” University of Vermont, Vermont, USA (2011).
Why Speech & Debate
Discourse Power
Tournament Results
CHSSA Middle School State Championship, May 2025
LD Debate (Middle School) - Double Octos (2)
Regent Legacy Spring Invitational, April 2025
LD Debate (Middle School) - Champion
LD Debate (Middle School) - Semi-Finalist
Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
LD (Open): Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
LD (N): Top Speaker Award
Ryan Mills SVUDL, March 2025
LD Debate (N)
Double Octos
TOC Digital Series-2, February 2025
LD Debate (N)
Semi-Finalist
Stanford Invitational, February 2025
LD Debate (N)
Finalist
Top 10 Speakers Award - 4th Place
Quarry Lane Invitational, Nov 2024
LD Debate (N)
Finalist - Second Place
Semi-Finalist
Speaker Awards - 7th and 8th Place
UCLA Invitational, Nov 2024
LD Debate (N)
Octos 1, Qtrs 3, Semis 1
Speaker Awards - 1st and 8th Place
Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 1
Original Oratory - Finalist
Informative Speaking - Finalist
Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 2
US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
International EXTEMP - Finalist
Original Oratory - TOC Bid
Georgia ASYNC Speech Series 2
US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
Original Oratory - Finalist
Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 3
International EXTEMP - Finalist
TOC Bid
Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 3
International EXTEMP - Finalist
TOC Bid
Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 3
International EXTEMP - Finalist
TOC Bid
Intro to Public Speaking Class (Grades 3-5)
On the final day of the "Intro to Public Speaking" class, the first batch of students presented their capstone projects with final speeches. The fall session concluded on December 17, 2024, and the next session starts on Tuesday, January 21.
Intro to Public Speaking Class (Grades 3-5)
A student presenting a speech on the final day of the Fall 2024 Public Speaking Program - December 17, 2024.
Cancelation/Refund Policy: Refunds will only be provided if the session is canceled more than five days before the start of camp. No refund will be provided if canceled within five days from the start of the camp. Rescheduling is allowed, subject to the availability of the camp dates.