Our Mission & Impact: Veritas Oratio Xaris Speech and Debate Club
Based in Bellevue, WA, Veritas Oratio Xaris Speech and Debate Club is a registered non-profit dedicated to fostering vital communication and critical thinking skills within our broader community. Our programs serve families from a wide geographic area, reaching as far north as Monroe, as far east as North Bend, as far west as Normandy Park, and as far south as Maple Valley.
We provide accessible and engaging speech and debate programs for families, particularly those who homeschool, creating a supportive environment for intellectual growth and personal development.
Our unique co-operative model harnesses the passion and expertise of volunteer parents, ensuring that every participant receives comprehensive training and mentorship. Through our weekly meetings, we empower individuals to master the art of effective communication, build confidence, and develop the analytical abilities necessary to thoughtfully engage with diverse perspectives and contribute meaningfully to society.
Discover more about our enriching club activities and events throughout our website.
Our Programs & Events
We offer enriching opportunities to practice and learn speech and debate through our structured weekly club meetings. Our programs typically include:
Summer Camps: These are intro level sessions to introduce new families the wonderful world of speech and debate, to learn the big picture and value of this program and to connect you with other like-minded families.
Weekly Lessons: Focused lessons on argumentation, research, public speaking techniques, and effective communication strategies.
Practice Rounds: Opportunities for participants to apply their learning in simulated debate and speech scenarios, receiving constructive feedback.
Mentorship: Dedicated volunteer parents provide individualized coaching and support to help each participant reach their full potential.
Community Engagement: A supportive and inclusive environment where families collaborate, learn from one another, and build lasting relationships.
We offer programs in Speech, Debate, and a Juniors program as described below. More details can be found on the Club Day page.
Our speech club offers great opportunities to practice, learn, and receive feedback on eloquent speaking, speech writing, and more! These include platform, interpretive, and limited preparation categories of speeches.
The debate club offers instructions and practice on rational argumentation, logical thinking, and research. This includes team policy and values debate categories.
Intended for those 8 - 11 years of age, the Junior Club gives younger children and siblings of competitors opportunities to practice and learn speeches and debate in a fun and open environment to prepare them for the older classes.
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