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In-person and virtual debate camp for students of all levels.

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Our Debate Camps

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Arkansas Debate Camp

In-Person Only

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Beginner Debate

Current level 1 or equivalent

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Intermediate Debate

Current level 2 or equivalent

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Pro Debate

Current level or equivalent

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Mission to Mars

Grades 4th-6th

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Balloon Debates

Grades 1st-3rd

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  • Empower confidence
    Enable confidence and enhance technique in critical thinking and public speaking.
  • Learn from award-winning teachers
    Understand elements of persuasion and the ‘how’ behind competition.
  • Engage and enhance technique
    Learn constructive speech for both sides of debate resolution and develop the know-how to improve cases and rebuttal responses.
What our debaters say
“As a longtime student of Mr.Flowers, I was encouraged to push the boundary in terms of my creative abilities. He placed a really high value on innovation, and that lesson stuck with me.The most important lesson that I learned from Mr.Flowers was to stop finding reasons why something couldn’t or shouldn’t be done, and instead, to buckle down and make something great. He made it clear to me that both stepping outside of your comfort zone and having a willingness to mess up a little bit in the process of innovation were great things.”
Adithya K
"Mr. Flowers taught our class to take a step back and breathe, before speaking publicly. His humanity brought most of us to a comfort zone that I’ve never seen before in a large group of diverse students. Mr. Flowers also pushed our class. His lessons made us think about different ways to comprehend the problem or task at hand to create different solutions and/or counterpoints to the debate topic at hand."
Jackson F
"Mr. Flowers was the first to help me come out of my shell and stand my ground when debating. I really enjoyed how Mr. Flowers was very energetic and fun with his teach style. He helped us learn how to debate through games and even sang songs at tournaments."
Christina S
"Mr. Flowers was always willing to sit down one-on-one with students if they were confused about anything from the class lesson. If there was a specific topic that a student was interested in, Flowers was always the type to help facilitate their education around that topic."
Somer S.

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Director of Debate
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“My goal as an educator is to share the transformative power of debate with every student. I believe debate not only creates better thinkers and communicators, but it also empowers students to find and develop their voices.

As a former competitor and current coach, I have spent most of my life teaching students the skills and concepts necessary for a successful debate career. I place growth at the center of my teaching and am confident any student can use debating as a vehicle for great success.”

-Mr. Flowers

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Maccabee Online Debate · Summer 2026

Resolved: your child can command the room.

Live, small-group Public Forum and public-speaking coaching for Grades 4–8 — taught online, open to students anywhere in the world.

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MON / WED / FRI · two time zonesSAT / SUN · evenings ET · mornings Asia
500+
Students coached
30+
Tournament awards
Max 8
Students per class
15
Years coaching

The programs

Two tracks, two sides of the table.

Each week is a standalone module — students can join for any two or more weeks, consecutive or not, and build on their skills as they grow.

Track One · Grades 6–8

Public Forum

MON / WED / FRI · two start times

The format students meet at real tournaments. They learn to build a case, weigh evidence, cross-examine, and deliver rebuttals under pressure — intro through intermediate level.

  • CLASS A7:30–9:00 PM China / Singapore Time (7:30 AM ET) — ideal for students in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
  • CLASS B9:30–11:00 AM ET — a mid-morning start for students in the Americas. Weeks 1–4 only.
  • FOCUSCasing, research, cross-examination, rebuttal, and speaking confidence.
$209 / week · 2-week minimum
Reserve Grades 6–8

Track Two · Grades 4–6

Weekend Debaters

SAT / SUN · 8:00–9:30 PM ET

A confidence-first introduction for younger students — speaking games, structured arguments, and friendly debate rounds that make getting to your feet feel natural and exciting.

  • WHENSaturday & Sunday evenings ET (mornings in Asia-Pacific — see the time-zone guide below).
  • FOCUSPublic speaking foundations, listening and rebuttal basics, structured mini-debates, vocabulary building, and confidence under pressure.
$140 / weekend · 4-weekend minimum
Reserve Grades 4–6

The calendar

Grades 6–8 · Public Forum

MON / WED / FRI · Class A & B

Week 1JUL 6 · 8 · 10
Week 2JUL 13 · 15 · 17
Week 3JUL 20 · 22 · 24
Week 4JUL 27 · 29 · 31
Week 5 · Class A onlyAUG 3 · 5 · 7

Class A (7:30–9:00 PM China/Singapore · 7:30–9:00 AM ET): Weeks 1–5.
Class B (9:30–11:00 AM ET): Weeks 1–4 only.

Grades 4–6 · Weekends

SAT / SUN · 8:00–9:30 PM ET

Weekend 1JUL 11 · 12
Weekend 2JUL 18 · 19
Weekend 3JUL 25 · 26
Weekend 4AUG 8 · 9
Weekend 5AUG 15 · 16
Weekend 6 · Saturday onlyAUG 22
Weekend 7AUG 29 · 30

Note: No session Sunday, August 23. Weekend 6 is Saturday only.

Minimum commitment · 2 weeks for Grades 6–8, 4 weekends for Grades 4–6. Weeks do not have to be consecutive — choose what fits your summer.

Wherever you are

A comfortable hour, wherever you are.

Class A

Grades 6–8 · 7:30 AM ET
7:30 PM China / Singapore · Mon / Wed / Fri

Afternoon to evening across Europe & Asia.

London12:30–2:00 PM
Paris · Berlin1:30–3:00 PM
Dubai3:30–5:00 PM
Mumbai5:00–6:30 PM
Singapore · Beijing7:30–9:00 PM
Tokyo · Seoul8:30–10:00 PM

Class B

Grades 6–8 · 9:30 AM ET
Mon / Wed / Fri · Weeks 1–4 only

A mid-morning start for students in the Americas.

Los Angeles6:30–8:00 AM
Chicago8:30–10:00 AM
New York · Toronto9:30–11:00 AM
São Paulo10:30 AM–12:00 PM
London2:30–4:00 PM

Weekend session

Grades 4–6 · 8:00 PM ET
Sat / Sun

Evening in the Americas — morning in Asia-Pacific.

Los Angeles5:00–6:30 PM
New York · Toronto8:00–9:30 PM
Singapore · Beijing8:00–9:30 AM ✦
Tokyo · Seoul9:00–10:30 AM ✦
Sydney10:00–11:30 AM ✦

✦ Times shown are the following morning in Asia-Pacific.

Meet your coach

Mr. Flowers

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Director of Debate

A growth-first approach to debate.

"My goal as an educator is to share the transformative power of debate with every student. I believe debate not only creates better thinkers and communicators — it empowers students to find and develop their voices."

— Mr. Flowers

  • 2× NSDA Diamond Coach Award — the highest honor in US competitive debate coaching
  • 6 State Debate Champions
  • Tournament of Champions qualifiers — the most prestigious invitational in US high school debate
  • 15 years at Little Rock Central High School, one of the top-ranked public high schools in the United States
  • 500+ students coached, intro level through national competitor

The record

What our debaters have gone on to do.

Coaching honor

NSDA Diamond Coach Award × 2

The National Speech & Debate Association's highest coaching distinction — awarded to coaches who have transformed the lives of hundreds of student competitors.

State championship

6 State Debate Champions

Six students coached to state-level titles — a track record built on preparation, precision, and the competitive edge that comes from genuinely small-room coaching.

National stage

Tournament of Champions Qualifiers

The most selective invitational in US high school debate. Only those who have earned bids at top qualifying tournaments may compete — our students have earned their place.

In their words

What our students say.

He placed a really high value on innovation, and that lesson stuck with me. The most important thing I learned from Mr. Flowers was to stop finding reasons something couldn't be done, and instead buckle down and make something great.

Adithya K.

Mr. Flowers taught our class to take a step back and breathe before speaking publicly. His humanity brought most of us to a comfort zone I'd never seen before in a large group of diverse students — and his lessons pushed us to think.

Jackson F.

Mr. Flowers was the first to help me come out of my shell and stand my ground when debating. He was so energetic and fun — we learned to debate through games, and he even sang songs at tournaments.

Christina S.

He was always willing to sit down one-on-one with any student who was confused. If a student was interested in a specific topic, Flowers was the type to help facilitate their education around it.

Somer S.

Grades 6–8 · Public Forum · Mon / Wed / Fri · $209/week · 2-week minimum

No weeks selected · 2-week minimum

Zelle: send to accounting@maccabeecoaching.com — include your child's full name in the memo. Card adds 4%.

Grades 4–6 · Weekend Debaters · Sat & Sun · 8–9:30 PM ET · $140/weekend · 4-weekend minimum

No weekends selected · 4-weekend minimum

Zelle: send to accounting@maccabeecoaching.com — include your child's full name in the memo. Card adds 4%.

Good questions

Before you enroll.

We're not in the US — can my child still join?
Yes. Every session is fully online and open to students anywhere. Grades 6–8 offers Class A at 7:30 PM China/Singapore Time (7:30 AM ET) and Class B at 9:30 AM ET — there is a time that fits most of the world comfortably. The time-zone guide above shows where each session lands for your region.
What is the minimum commitment?
Grades 6–8: two weeks minimum. Grades 4–6: four weekends minimum. Each week or weekend is a self-contained module — sessions do not need to be consecutive. Students choose the dates that work best for their summer.
How small are the classes?
Every session is capped at 8 students. That limit is intentional — it means every child gets real speaking time and direct, specific coaching in each session, not a lecture-hall experience.
What format do students learn?
Grades 6–8 study Public Forum — the most widely competed format at US tournaments. Students learn to build a case, conduct research, cross-examine, and deliver rebuttals under pressure. Grades 4–6 start with a confidence-first introduction: speaking games, structured arguments, and friendly mini-debate rounds.
What does it cost, and how do I pay?
Grades 6–8: $209 per week (2-week minimum). Grades 4–6: $140 per weekend (4-weekend minimum); the August 22 Saturday-only session is $70. Payment is by Zelle — no fee, send to accounting@maccabeecoaching.com with your child's full name in the memo — or credit card, which adds a 4% processing fee. Questions? Email info@maccabeecoaching.com.

Summer 2026 · online

Resolved: this is the summer your child finds their voice.

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