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We make public speaking fun by teaching skills through games, projects, practice, and events!

Students choose debate, storytelling, poetry, advocacy speeches, acting, pitches, and impromptu speaking. Programs include summer camps and weekend practices that build up to showcases and tournaments.

7th Grader

“I liked The Practice Space because the people are kind.”

4th Grader

“I liked debate because I got to speak. I like arguing for my ideas.”

How to Work With Us

Option 1

Sign up for an “in-house” program or event from the calendar below. In-house programs and events are typically open to all experience levels.

Option 2

Bring a weekly program to your school site. We work with school PTAs, principals, donors, and districts to fund programs.

» Sign up here

Option 3

If you don’t see a date or offering that works for you, contact us for a 10-minute call. We can set up a private session for individual students or a group of up to 5 friends (depending on availability).

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Practice Space Events for Ages 8-12

Stay Tuned for More 2025 Programs!
What we offer:

Scrimmages
are low-key speech and debate group practice sessions with a coach in our Richmond office.

Tournaments
are fun gatherings to participate in speech and debate competitions for awards and feedback.

Gatherings
are community events to showcase and celebrate skills and build connections.

Programs
are offered throughout the year as in-depth educational experiences to learn speech and debate.

January 2025
25 January
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

K-8 January Scrimmage

Ages 8-12
27 January - 26 March

Young Speakers Club, 9-week program, 2x/week, in person

Ages 8-12
February 2025
15 February
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

K-8 February Scrimmage

Ages 8-12
March 2025
12 March
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

K-8 March Tournament Prep

Ages 8-12
June 2025
23 - 27 June
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Young Speakers Camp (1 week program) + Add-on Leadership

Ages 8-12
No event found!
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