Georgetown Congressional Debate Camp

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Dates

July 12 – July 24, 2026

Tuition

$3,000.00 Per Resident. Financial aid is available for those
with demonstrated financial need.

Details

Congressional Debate is a student debate activity which simulates the decision-making process of the U.S. Congress. The topics debated are drawn from current, real-world issues and controversies.  And, what better place to study Congressional Debating than in the nation’s capital.  We will have some activities that include interactions with the capitol and legislative staff.  We will teach students the skills and attitudes they need to compete in Congressional Debate in an innovative, engaging, and safe atmosphere. Our focus is not limited to preparation for the next tournament but includes fostering students’ growth and improvement. Our instructors are a mix of successful and experienced high school teachers and coaches as well as recent graduates who successfully competed in Congressional Debate.  Students attending the program will leave with better public speaking and research skills. 

This program is appropriate for students with all levels of experience. Instruction levels will be tailored to individual experience levels.

Faculty

Jordy Barry

Head Speech and Debate Coach of Millburn High School

Jordy Barry holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and Political Science, a Master’s in International Relations, with a focus on International Law, and a Graduate Certificate in Intelligence and National Security.

In college, she was the National Parliamentary Debate Runner Up and the Extemporaneous Speaking Champion. In high school, she ranked in the top 60 nationally in Congressional Debate, and was State Champion in Congressional Debate and Informative Speaking.

Professionally, Jordy has coached in Nevada, Iowa, New Jersey, and virtually across the county, and is currently the Head Speech and Debate Coach of Millburn HS. Her students have championed the Tournament of Champions, Harvard, Penn, Yale, and finaled tournaments such as the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament, National Catholic Forensics League Grand Nationals, the NYC Invitational, and UC Berkeley, Princeton, and more. She also heads her own political communications consulting firm. Outside of her career, Jordy enjoys swimming, traveling, playing the drums and keyboard, and spending time with family.

Jordy believes in tailoring each lesson to the individual and empowering students to find their own individual style of debate. She is excited to work with you!