Courses:
Upcoming Classes
We are looking forward to this upcoming semester. Veritas Debate Academy will offer the following courses. Upon contacting the Academy to register your student, we will send an invoice.
Payments accepted: Cash, Check, Zelle, Credit Card, and ESA Funds (Empowerment Scholarship Account).
All courses are available for students ranging in age from 12 to 18 years. Students under the age of 12 may enroll subject to staff approval and an interview with the student and parent.
Zoom Informational Meetings
In preparation for our upcoming classes, we will host a number of Zoom informational meetings. Email us at Contact@ShaneKrauser.com or click “Register Here” to be placed on the contact list.
Register HereZoom Online
Leadership 101
Are you ready for your student to lead, have impact, develop confidence, and learn how to leave a legacy. This course is one of the best leadership courses a young person could ever experience. Students will engage in a high-energy, interactive course and will dive into the following:
*Purpose (Discovering my purpose)
*Character (Always choose character over reputation)
*Attitude (Have a positive attitude in all situations)
*Vision (Creating a mind that matches my vision for my future)
*Plan and Do (Developing a game plan/Setting goals)
*Scoreboard (Holding myself accountable)
*Friendship (The art and science of friendship)
*Finance (Developing financial/economic intelligence)
*Leadership (The art and science of leadership)
*Conflict Resolution (The art and science of conflict resolution)
*Systems (Developing a system to bring about real, desired results)
*Adversity Quotient (Developing a mindset to encounter any problem)
*Legacy (Leaving a lasting impact)This is a really fun class that will include helping your students create habits, such as reading and listening to good material daily. Standing out in society requires consistently doing those things that most won’t.
Age: 10 – 18 years of age.
Frequency: Class meets once per week for two hours for 10 sessions.
Instructor: Shane Krauser
Textbook: Student will be required to purchase textbook (available for $10-$15 online).
Register HereTuesday (Chandler): 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (7030 W. Oakland St., Chandler, AZ 85226)
Wednesday (Sun City): 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (10147 W. Grand Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351)
*Class begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026 (Chandler) and Wednesday, May 27, 2026 (Sun City). The last class is on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (Chandler) and Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (Sun City).
Debate/Constitution 101
Students will engage in a high-energy, interactive course that will dive into the following:
*Beginning techniques of public speaking
*Debate (beginning concepts and methods)
*Communication and persuasion
*U.S. Constitution
*Rule of Law
*Role of Government
*Principles of Freedom
*Deep and demanding analysis of American history, the constitutional convention, the parameters of the Constitution, power granted to the federal government, current issues that implicate these ideas, and so much more.Prerequisites: None. However, this class should be taken at some point before or after Debate/Constitution 101.
Age: 12-18 years of age.
Frequency: Class meets once per week for two hours for 10 sessions.
Instructor: Shane Krauser
Register HereTuesday (Chandler): 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 a.m. (7030 W. Oakland St., Chandler, AZ 85226)
*Class begins Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The last day of class is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Leadership and Liberty Camp (Summer 2026)
Students will engage in a high-energy, interactive camp that will teach leadership and engage them in the governmental process.
Every student will take on the role of an Arizona senator. In the process, they will learn the proper role of government and gain an understanding of the principles of freedom.
For three days, the students will engage in a mock congress, taking on a bill that will be assigned to them. They will learn to lobby and persuade others to their cause. They will participate in hearings to pass their bill to the senate floor and then debate multiple issues on the floor.
This is an empowering incredible experience for our students. Parents are invited to participate.
Prerequisites: None
Age: 12-18 years of age.
Frequency: Class meets for three consecutive days.
Instructor: Shane Krauser
Register HereSun City Location: 10147 W. Grand Ave., Sun City AZ 85351
The Sun City camp will meet on Thursday (June 4, 2026) through Saturday (June 6, 2026) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Chandler Location: 7030 W. Oakland St., Chandler, AZ 85226
The Chandler camp will meet on Thursday (July 23, 2026) through Saturday (July 25, 2026) from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.





