Explore our Speech and Debate Camps
Empowering Minds,
Inspiring Change
Discourse Power is celebrating one incredible year! Since launching our first summer camp on June 17, 2024, we’ve delivered over 300 hours of dynamic speech & debate instruction and practice. Our students have competed in 8 tournaments, with many advancing to elimination rounds—a testament to their growth and hard work. We’re proud of everything they’ve accomplished and even more excited to keep empowering young voices.
Summer Camps 2025
High School, Grades 9-12
In-Person & Online Programs
In-Person:
Beginner and Advanced Debate
Public Speaking
Impromptu
Online:
Debate
Extemporaneous Speaking
Informative Speaking
Summer Camps dates:
June 16, July 7, July 21
Middle School, Grades 6-8
Online Programs
In-Person:
N/A
Online:
Impromptu Speaking
Summer Camp date:
Monday, July 21
Elementary, Grades 4-5
In-Person (Mountain House)
In-Person:
Public Speaking/SPAR Debate
Online:
N/A
Summer Camp date:
Monday, July 21
Fall 2025
Stephen Stewart Memorial Middle and High School Invitational, September 2025
LD Debate (Novice)
Discourse Power student receiving a trophy for his 5-0 record
James Logan Spooktacular Middle School Forensics Fest, October 2025
LD Debate
Trophy earned by Discourse Power student who went undefeated with a 4-0 record
Quarterfinalist Trophy -
Novice LD Debate
Quarry Lane Invitational, November 2025
LD Debate
Semifinalist Trophy -
Novice LD Debate
Semifinalist Trophy -
Varsity LD Debate
Public Speaking Camp, June 2025
Impromptu Speaking Camp, July 2025
Summer Camps 2025
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Debate Camp, July 2025
Impromptu Speaking Camp, July 2025
Students presented their final speeches.
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Debate Camp, July 2025
Students collaborating together.
Summer camps have concluded!
Our 2025 Speech & Debate Summer Camps have officially wrapped up and we’re so grateful for everyone who showed up! The turnout was incredible, the energy was high, and the talent we saw this summer truly blew us away. We enjoyed every moment and can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Next up: our Fall Semester starts in late August. We’re excited to welcome new and returning students as we continue building confident speakers and critical thinkers.
Summer Camps 2025
Summer camps have concluded!
Our 2025 Speech & Debate Summer Camps have officially wrapped up and we’re so grateful for everyone who showed up! The turnout was incredible, the energy was high, and the talent we saw this summer truly blew us away. We enjoyed every moment and can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Next up: our Fall Semester starts in late August. We’re excited to welcome new and returning students as we continue building confident speakers and critical thinkers.
Discourse Power
Tournament Results
Fall 2025
Tournaments
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James Logan Spooktacular Middle School Forensics Fest
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Trophy earned for 4-0 record
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Stephen Stewart Memorial Middle and High School Invitational
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Trophy earned for 5-0 record
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Quarry Lane Invitational
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Varsity Semi-Finalist LD Debate
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Novice Semi-Finalist LD Debate
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Novice Quarter-Finalist LD Debate (x2)
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Novice Octos LD Debate
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Spring 2025
Tournaments
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CHSSA Middle School State Championship
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LD Debate (Middle School) - 2x Octos
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Regent Legacy Spring Invitational
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LD Debate (Middle School) - Champion
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LD Debate (Middle School) - Semi-Finalist
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Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
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LD (Open): Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
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LD (N): Top Speaker Award
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Ryan Mills SVUDL, LD Debate (N)
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2x Octocs
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TOC Digital Series 2, LD Debate (N)
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Semi-Finalist
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Stanford Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Finalist
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Top 10 Speaker Award - 4th Place
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Fall 2024
Tournaments
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Quarry Lane Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Finalist - Second Place
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Semi-Finalist
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Speaker Awards - 7th and 8th Place
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UCLA Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Octos 1, Qtrs 3, Semis 1
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Speaker Awards 1st and 8th Place
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 1
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Original Oratory - Finalist
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Informative Speaking - Finalist
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 2
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US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
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International EXTEMP - Finalist
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Orinigal Oratory - TOC Bid
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 3
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International EXTEMP - Finalist
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TOC Bid
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Georgia ASYNC Speech Series 2
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US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
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Original Oratory - Finalist
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Spring 2025
Tournaments
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CHSSA Middle School State Championship
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LD Debate (Middle School) - 2x Octos
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Regent Legacy Spring Invitational
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LD Debate (Middle School) - Champion
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LD Debate (Middle School) - Semi-Finalist
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Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
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LD (Open): Speaker Awards - 3rd Place
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LD (N): Top Speaker Award
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Ryan Mills SVUDL, LD Debate (N)
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2x Octocs
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TOC Digital Series 2, LD Debate (N)
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Semi-Finalist
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Stanford Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Finalist
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Top 10 Speaker Award - 4th Place
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Fall 2024
Tournaments
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Quarry Lane Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Finalist - Second Place
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Semi-Finalist
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Speaker Awards - 7th and 8th Place
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UCLA Invitational, LD Debate (N)
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Octos 1, Qtrs 3, Semis 1
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Speaker Awards 1st and 8th Place
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 1
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Original Oratory - Finalist
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Informative Speaking - Finalist
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 2
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US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
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International EXTEMP - Finalist
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Orinigal Oratory - TOC Bid
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Cal ASYNC Speech Scrimmage 3
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International EXTEMP - Finalist
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TOC Bid
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Georgia ASYNC Speech Series 2
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US EXTEMP - Runner Up - TOC Bid
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Original Oratory - Finalist
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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.
"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
"Exceptionally Good.
Both of my kids have learned tremendously and appropriately challenged themselves during the program."
Chendra G, Parent of 10th & 7th Graders
"Exceptionally Good.
The Public Speaking Camp was an amazing way for me to gain confidence while speaking."
Palak B, 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
"Overall experience in debate program: Exceptionally good."
Kya M, 7th Grader
Testimonials
"Exceptionally Good.
The debate camp was an amazing way for me to get into LD debate and overcome public speaking."
Palak B, 8th Grader
"Exceptionally good.
I see a lot of improvement in my child's speaking!"
RG, Parent of 8th Grader
"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
"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
“...liked building our cases
from the ground up, helped understand each part of a case...(link, impact, claim).”
Abhinav J, Class of 2027
"Exceptionally Good."
(In reference to summer camps)
Aarush, 6th Grader
"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
“Exceptionally good experience...I learned how to structure and
compose speeches, presenting
with vocal inflection.”
Pradyun J, 8th Grader
"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
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.
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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).