Vision:
The art of debating enables young minds to articulate their thoughts effectively, promoting critical thinking and healthy discourse. HAY recognizes the need for such skills from an early age, and we are proud to introduce the Youth Debate Club for children aged 8-11.
What is the Youth Debate Club?
The Youth Debate Club at HAY is a unique initiative spearheaded by young leaders keen on imparting foundational debate skills to their peers. Our goal is to create an environment where kids can express themselves, challenge their own beliefs, and engage in thoughtful dialogue.
Club Features:
•Youth-Led: Organized and run by youth, this club truly understands the pulse of its participants and crafts its programs accordingly.
•Skill Development: Focus on teaching basic debate skills, including argument formation, counter-arguments, and the art of persuasion.
•Resource Repository: A dedicated collection of debate materials, encompassing various topics, to help kids get started and stay informed.
•Writing Workshops: Sessions to assist young debaters in preparing their debate articles, with mentorship on refining their written arguments.
•Regular Debates: Both online and on-site debates to ensure continuous practice and exposure to different viewpoints.
Why Join the Youth Debate Club?
Boost Confidence: Debating helps in building self-confidence and enhances public speaking abilities.
Enhance Critical Thinking: Regular debates foster analytical thinking, helping kids form well-reasoned arguments.
Community Building: Being part of a community with similar interests promotes camaraderie, networking, and mutual growth. our youth have passion to serve and help community kids.
Broaden Horizons: Exposure to various debate topics ensures that kids stay informed about global issues and different perspectives.
How to Be a Part of It?
Sign Up: Interested participants can register through the HAY website
Orientation: Once registered, kids will be oriented about club rules, debate formats, and initial materials
