Odyssey Debate Academy
Odyssey Debate Academy
Welcome to Odyssey Debate Academy, where we give your child the skills they need to perform past the classroom. Debate builds key public speaking, research, argumentation, and writing skills necessary to stand out and succeed throughout life.
"My daughter took your debate class for the first time this fall and she has been very enthusiastic about it! She enjoyed coming up with arguments for each topic and writing about them. I signed her up because she has struggled in the past with speaking up in class and in front of others generally. I can tell she has gained confidence. She really wants to sign up for the spring term."
- Satisfied Parent
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"Our PTA partnered with Odyssey Debate to offer a class for our students at Mosaic Elementary. They were so easy to work with -- extremely responsive, organized, and professional. We got great feedback about the class--students enjoyed themselves, kept busy during the class with well thought-out exercises, and learned a lot. On a personal note, my own daughter decided to join the class and had a great time. She's looking forward to continuing with debate next year, and this class even inspired her to speak out at our local county supervisor's public hearing about an issue she cared about. I definitely recommend Odyssey Debate to other PTAs looking for afterschool enrichment." - Mosaic Elementary
Secondary (6-9th)
Our classes are held online via Zoom. Our middle school program is a team. Students collaborate in weekly practices, improving research, writing, and presenting skills. We send debaters to compete at national circuit tournaments online through universities like Georgetown learning oratory, research, and argumentation skills along the way. Registration is organized into 16 class blocks culminating in class tournaments.
Our Partner Schools
Centreville ES
Green Hedges ES
Mosaic ES
Thoreau MS
Colvin Run ES
Green Hedges MS
Pine Spring ES
Fairview ES
Haycock ES
Poplar Tree ES
Flint Hill ES
Louise Archer ES
Westbriar ES
Why Us
We foster a community among our debaters; they work together, collaborate, and compete at tournaments. With a head start, they can follow the debate community into high school, already competitive. Classes are taught by nationally ranked instructors who are passionate and excited to teach your students.
