The Apple Valley Debate Club (AVDC) is the only free youth centered debate club in the Winchester-Frederick County area. The club offers the opportunity for local youth (ages 15-35) to strengthen their debating, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Using the funds from your donation, we'd be able to afford meeting spaces, organize group trips, and purchase equipment. Debates typically surround local civic issues with members being required to take both sides of the discussion. Because of this, members gain an increasing sense of civic-mindedness and empathy for opposing viewpoints.

AVDC was founded by a recently-graduated high school student on June 3rd of 2026. Over the club's first Summer, we've gained a total of seven active members. With the 26'-27' school year beginning shortly, we'll be able to advertise more effectively, giving more young people the opportunity to be civically and rhetorically educated.