Westfield Weekly Summer Classes 2024
Learn to think critically, lead confidently, and speak powerfully
Weekly summer debate and Model UN classes designed for students ages 8-19 from all backgrounds and with all experience levels
Why weekly summer classes?
Keep leveling up debate and/or Model UN skills during the summer
Get the opportunity to debate/conference with international students
Enjoy the amazing Westfield community — in a way that fits your summer schedule
Click here to learn more about our debate philosophy and offerings.
Dates, times, and levels
Schedule
Tuesdays (8:00-9:30 am ET):
Debate - Grades 5-12
Model UN - Grades 5-12
Intro to Public Speaking & Debate - Ages 8-10Fridays (8:00 - 9:30 am ET):
Debate - Grades 5-12
Classes are subdivided based on age and experience.
Tuesday classes:
Term: July 16 – August 20, 2024
Cost: $250
Friday classes:
Term: July 19 – August 23, 2024
Cost: $250
(Tuition prices listed are inclusive of all fees.)
Elite Competition
No matter your starting point, Westfield will help you meet and exceed your competitive goals. Graduates of our programs regularly compete and excel both within the US and beyond it. Check out our stellar record of competitive success.
Expert Instructors
Our summer program instructors are competitors from elite US college teams, former high school champions and coaches with years of experience. Students get plenty of individual instruction and feedback, learning how to advocate from the best of the best.
Real Learning
At Westfield, learning is always our top priority. Debaters learn how to make persuasive arguments about topics that run the gamut from moral philosophy to pop culture. And everyone has fun!
The skills of debate—including critical thinking, confident public speaking and the ability to engage with nuanced global issues—are exactly the same skills necessary to shine later in life. Whether in a college seminar, an internship cohort or just a late-night discussion with friends, debaters are ready to rise to the occasion. It’s no coincidence that our graduates often find themselves getting into their first-choice schools. (Think Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia, Williams and more.) But the value of finding your voice goes far beyond that:
Prepare for Success
Westfield empowers global citizens and life-long learners.
"My daughter was so pleased with the whole debate camp experience. I'm so glad she had the chance to experience your debate camp magic!" - Parent
"My son is very passionate about debate. Thank you very much for the past year and all your help getting him better and better!" - Parent
"The environment was very supportive and really helped me improve. Plus, I made some good friends too!" - Camper