Profits support Brookline High School debate students

Brookline Summer Debate Club

A summer debate program for middle and high schoolers. Students build public speaking, argument, and critical-thinking skills while becoming more confident discussing current events.

Days Mondays and Wednesdays Time 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location Temple Beth Zion

August registration is open: 24 of 30 spots filled

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At Camp

We learn, prepare, and debate together.

Students working on debate preparation around tables at camp
Students writing and discussing arguments during a small-group activity
Students gathered around a table during a debate exercise

What sets us apart

01

Experienced instructors

Students learn directly from some of the state's top debaters, including the 2025 and 2026 state champions.

02

Supporting Brookline debate

Profits go toward helping Brookline High School debate students attend tournaments and take part in more opportunities.

03

Low teacher-to-debater ratio

We keep groups small so every student gets plenty of time to speak, ask questions, and receive individual feedback.

Instructors

Meet the instructors

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Daphne Spunt

  • 2025 Massachusetts Public Forum State Champion
  • 2 year Captain of the Brookline Debate Team
  • 2x Nationally Ranked

Special Guest

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Aryan Sethi

  • 2026 Massachusetts Public Forum State Champion
  • 5th at NCFL Grand National Debate Tournament
  • 9 bids to the Tournament of Champions
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Vasily Morozov

  • 1st place at New England Regional LD Debate Championship
  • 1st ranked Lincoln Douglas Debater in Massachusetts
  • 3x Qualifier to Nationals

Schedule

August schedule and details

We meet twice a week at Temple Beth Zion. Middle and high schoolers can join us for the August session.

Ages Middle and high schoolers
Meeting days Mondays and Wednesdays
Time 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
August session August 3rd - August 26th | 8 classes | $175 donation
Availability 24 of 30 spots filled | 6 spots remaining
Location Temple Beth Zion
It is okay to miss a class. We know summer comes with vacations, travel, and other plans, so students do not need to attend every meeting.

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Register for August

The August session is open for registration. 24 of 30 spots are currently filled.

Program Mission

Learn debate while supporting the Brookline debate community.

Profits help support Brookline High School debate students.

This club has two goals: teaching students how to debate and creating more opportunities for Brookline High School debaters. Profits help organize tournaments and cover the cost of sending students to competitions. The program is independently run and is not affiliated with the Brookline Debate Team.

Curriculum

What students will learn

Classes are hands-on, with plenty of practice in the skills students need to become stronger debaters and clearer speakers.

Public speaking
Case writing
Research skills
Cross-examination
Refutation
Confidence and quick thinking
Understanding current events
Classic philosophy and moral reasoning

Contact

Questions before signing up?

Send us a message if you have questions about the schedule, location, whether the program is a good fit, or how much debate experience is needed. The August registration donation is $175. All profits support Brookline High School debate students.

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