Join us in our Summer 2026 Bootcamp and learn how to become a champion in Speech & Debate!
Taught by our award-winning debaters…
Our Summer 2026 Debate Bootcamp will teach your child the ultimate skills to become a champion in Speech & Debate.
Our Bootcamp is an intensive program for returning students currently enrolled in or planning to join our year-round program. Students will refine their skills in public speaking, debate, and philosophy, preparing for competitive-level challenges and advancement to the next level of our year-round classes (subject to coach evaluation).
Recommended for intermediate debaters who aim to do Speech & Debate competitively.
Available Dates & Times
*Note: All times are in PST.
June 8 - 12 (9:30 - 11:30 AM); Taught by Coach Arya
June 15 - 19 (1 - 3 PM); Taught by Coach Ellie
June 22 - 26 (4 - 6 PM); Taught by Coach Abha
July 13 - 17 (9:30 - 11:30 AM); Tauaght by Coach Anay
All camps will include the same information and teaching.
What We’ll Teach
Public Speaking
Build confidence, clarity, and charisma by learning how to express ideas effectively in front of any audience.
Here’s what we teach:
Advanced speech delivery techniques, controlling pacing and emphasis, persuasive storytelling, rhetorical techniques (ethos, pathos, logos), adapting speeches for different audiences and judges, improving stage presence and confidence, structured speech preparation, and receiving detailed delivery feedback to refine performance.
Debate
Explore questions, challenge assumptions, and develop a philosophical worldview through group discussions.
Here’s what we teach:
Competitive debate strategy, advanced case construction, building layered contentions, strategic refutation and rebuttal, weighing mechanisms, crossfire and questioning strategy, responding under time pressure, strategic extensions in later speeches, round strategy and judge adaptation, and practice rounds in a modified SPAR Debate.
Philosophy
Sharpen your reasoning and persuasive skills through structured argumentation and critical thinking.
Here’s what we teach:
Applying philosophy in competitive debate, deeper exploration of ethical frameworks (utilitarianism, deontology, rights-based ethics), comparing philosophical systems, building value frameworks in debate, analyzing real-world ethical dilemmas, applying philosophy to argument weighing, and using philosophical reasoning to strengthen debate cases.
SUMMER 2025 TESTIMONIALS
"We would definitely recommend this program to other families. The coaches are very good. They are professional and knowledgeable about the topics and they are students themselves so they know how to convey the ideas to their students.” - Harriet L.
"The small class size keeps the camp very interesting and engaging for my son. There is a lot of practice time and feedback from the coach is extremely helpful." - Michelle L.
Meet the Coaches!
Debate Coach
Ellie Mui
Ellie is an accomplished debater with both international and national championship titles in Parliamentary and World Schools Debate. Known for her clarity and fluency, she excels as a first speaker. She structures cases, lays out arguments cleanly, and sets out a strong foundation for her team.
Notable Achievements:
1st Place in the Berkeley International High School Parliamentary Debate Invitational in Parliamentary Debate (2024)
1st Place in the 14th Annual California State in World Schools Debate (2024)
2nd Place Debater & 5th Place Individual Speakers in Cal Parli (UC Berkeley) Invitational in Parliamentary Debate (2024)
Debate Coach
Arya Khajuria
Arya Khajuria is a knowledgeable debater with expertise of over 2 years in specifically Public Forum. She has pursued several forms of speech and debate over the past four years, honing her confidence and speaking skills, even touching upon Congressional Debate. Apart from debate, she enjoys programming with her robotics team and playing volleyball during her leisure time.
Notable Achievements:
Quarterfinalist & 2nd Place Individual Speakers in the Philhistorian invitational Bay Area Championship in Public Forum (2025)
2 Years + Member of Basis Independent Silicon Valley’s Debate Club
4 Years of Experience in various Speech and Debate Formats
Speech Coach
Abharika Gurung
Abharika is an experienced speaker, having participated in speech and debate for over four years. Ever since delivering her first Extemporaneous speech in seventh grade, she has fallen completely in love with the event. Throughout her first couple of years, she championed many regional and state tournaments and got involved in other speech events like Duo Interpretation and Original Oratory. In her spare time, she practices a wide variety of martial arts, ranging from traditional karate to sports taekwondo.
Notable Achievements:
Champion in MS North Carolina State Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2024)
2x Champion in NC MS Sandhills County Tournament in Extemporaneous Speaking (2023-2024)
3rd Place in DSDL 1 Pinecrest Tournament in Duo Interpretation (2025)
Debate Coach
Anay Mehta
Anay Mehta is an enthusiastic debater who has been involved in competitive speech and debate for three to four years. He currently competes in Novice Public Forum, developing skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking. Outside of debate, Anay enjoys staying active by playing basketball with friends and spending time outdoors. He also likes playing video games such as chess.
Notable Achievements:
3rd Place Individual Speakers in Fremont Debate Academy International Tournament in Debate
1st in Dublin Debate Showdown in Parliamentary Debate
1st in Quarry Lane Invitational in Public Forum