Weekly Prompts
A new discussion question every week — current events, ethical dilemmas, or "would you rather" style debates to keep the reps going.
A Safe Space for Young Minds to Think Out Loud
Club Verbattle is a moderated online community where students exchange ideas, practice civil disagreement and get peer feedback — between workshops, without the pressure of a competition clock.
What It Is
Practice Speaking Up, Every Week — Not Just at Competitions
Most students only get to practice reasoning and expression during scheduled workshops or events. Club Verbattle gives them a standing, low-stakes space to keep the habit alive: a weekly discussion prompt, a place to float a half-formed opinion, and mentors on hand to nudge the conversation forward.
It is not a public forum or open chat app. Every member is a verified student, every thread is moderated, and the tone is set by the same respect-first values that run through every Verbattle program.
Safety First
Built to Be Safe Before It's Built to Be Fun
Every design decision behind Club Verbattle starts with a simple question: would we be comfortable with our own child here?
🛡️ Verified Membership
Every student joins with a school or parent-confirmed identity — no anonymous accounts, no open sign-ups.
👀 Mentor Moderation
Trained Verbattle mentors monitor every thread and video meetup in real time, not after the fact.
📋 A Clear Code of Conduct
Respectful disagreement is required reading before anyone posts — the same values that anchor every debate round.
📨 Parent Visibility
Parents and schools get a monthly activity summary, and any concern is escalated immediately, not quietly handled.
Inside the Club
What Members Actually Do
Peer Feedback
Members respond to each other's ideas with structured, kind feedback — practicing both sides of respectful disagreement.
Monthly Video Meetups
A live, mentor-hosted session where a handful of members bring a topic to the (virtual) floor.
Before You Request an Invite
Common Questions From Parents
Is Club Verbattle moderated?
Yes. Every discussion thread and video meetup is monitored by trained Verbattle mentors, and all members agree to a published code of conduct before joining.
Do parents have visibility into what happens in the club?
Yes. Parents and schools receive a monthly activity summary, and any safety concern is escalated to a parent or guardian immediately.
Is Club Verbattle only for students already enrolled in a Verbattle program?
No. Any student in grades 6-12 can request an invite, whether or not they are currently enrolled in a Verbattle workshop, debate club or competition.
Is there a cost to join?
Club Verbattle membership is free. It exists to give more students a safe space to practice speaking up, independent of program fees.