Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University
Offers debate and public speaking programs for middle and high school students at American University.
▌ Editor's read The Capitol Debate website loads successfully and details their summer camp programs, including the one at American University. The organization was founded by Ron Bratt and has been operating for 22 years, indicating significant experience in the field. They explicitly state a student-to-staff ratio of 1:5 and mention that all staff undergo background checks, which are strong safety and quality indicators. The program is an overnight camp, catering to students aged 9-18, with a focus on debate and public speaking. Google reviews for 'Capitol Debate' generally show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, with common themes praising the quality of instruction and positive impact on students' confidence. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited.
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Since 200422+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 11–18
Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 11–18
- Address: 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
- Phone: 888-226-5225
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University
- What ages does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University accept?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University is open to children ages 11–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University cost?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University is operated by a private business, with 22 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University provide lunch?
- Yes — Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University compare to other academic camps in Washington?
- Capitol Debate Summer Camp at American University is one of 11 academic camps in Washington that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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