Jacksonville Youth Forensics Academy Summer Camp

The Jacksonville Youth Forensics Academy (JYFA) is a week long summer camp designed for middle school students who want to build skills in public speaking, debate, and critical thinking. Led by state champions and national qualifiers, students receive hands on coaching in a small group setting with personalized feedback and are mixed with fun and engaging activities. Over six days, campers explore Public Address, Oral Interpretation, Extemporaneous Debate, and Congressional Debate. No prior experience is needed, beginners are just as welcome as students already involved in speech and debate.Whether your student wants to compete, overcome shyness, sharpen their thinking, or simply try something new, JYFA gives them the tools and confidence to find their voice.