VIRTUAL AFTER SCHOOL DEBATE PROGRAM | PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
Open to New & Experienced Debaters
(3 Separate Groups: 4-5th | 6-8th | 9-12th Grade)
Combo Discount:
Sign up for Winter/Spring Combo and save $150
Winter Session I ($455)
1/4-2/22 Saturdays (10-12pm; 4-6pm)
Spring Session I ($455)
3/8-4/26 Saturdays (10-12pm; 4-6pm)
(3 Separate Groups: 4-5th | 6-8th | 9-12th Grade)
Combo Discount:
Sign up for Winter/Spring Combo and save $150
Winter Session I ($455)
1/4-2/22 Saturdays (10-12pm; 4-6pm)
Spring Session I ($455)
3/8-4/26 Saturdays (10-12pm; 4-6pm)
Public Forum involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often times community members are recruited to judge this event.
