Testimonials
“I went from crying due to not breaking out of state prelims or qualifying to the national tournament, to becoming a state and NSDA National Finalist just one year after I attended Ascend. This camp is the best in the country in teaching you how to craft argumentation, understanding how to debate topic areas in the future, and allowing you to find your voice. With such a diverse curriculum, and so many fun activities, I felt like I had a home at Ascend, and I always will because of the community it built for me as a debater.”
— Jack Wlazlowski of Texas, a former student at one of Ascend’s summer camps
“Before Ascend I struggled with the ability to feel confident in my abilities to debate in large out rounds. After attending Ascend I’ve been able to break at high level national circuit tournaments like The Longhorn Classic and the Barkley forum tournament as well as qualifying to the TOC after only doing congress for 2 years. Ascend provided me with so much support and confidence to help me find my voice even when I felt nervous.”