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Enrollment for 2016-2017 After School Speech and Debate Classes is Open

Classes are at 14375 Saratoga, Ave, Saratoga, or 505 East Charleston, Rd., Palo Alto, CA 650-563-4261 408-384-2419 www.bayareadebate.com

Young Genius Speech and Debate Academy, the #1 Nationally Ranked Middle School Speech and Debate Program according the National Speech and Debate Association is offering classes for 2nd-12th grade students. Click HERE to see the schedule of speech and debate classes.In our Speech/Debate courses students will learn skills such as public speaking, cross examination, basic research, and critical thinking in order to construct a set of arguments and defend their position.Based on our 50 years of experience in education we believe that speech and debate is the most single valuable skill students can acquire in school, which will help them in any career that they decide to pursue and be accepted in the most prestigious colleges in the country .Click HERE to apply to be on Young Genius Speech and Debate team. Click HERE to register for Young Genius speech and debate classes. If you have any question please contact us at info@younggenius.org or call 650-563-4261 or 408-384-2419

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