COMMITTED TO STUDENT GROWTH
Our Classes
Our goal is to help young people find their voice in a world that often tells them to just listen. By implementing various activities, our students are able to formulate how they want to be perceived as a strong and confident speaker. Classes consist of working on speaking drills, activities, and training for specific events. These events can be used to compete at competitions, but they will also be used to helped develop general speaking skills. These events help build confidence while presenting, research skills, persuasive speaking, writing skills, logic & reasoning, analytical thinking, and knowledge of current events.
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Elementary
Speech & Debate
Elementary SPAR & IMP - $675 June 20-June 30 (9 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Friday, 2:00-4:00 PM (no class June 19) ---This 2 week course explores a more in-depth look at Spontaneous Argumentation during the first week. Students who enjoy arguing will learn more about how to ask better questions in cross examination and how to structure their rebuttal speeches more specifically. In the second week, we will look at Impromptu Speaking. Using different types of prompts students will learn to easily speak with only a few minutes of preparation.
Elementary Speech Writing (INFO) - $450 July 3-July 13 (6 classes) 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 PM
(no class July 4)
---This 2 week course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays for students to work on writing an informative speech. Students will pick topics that they enjoy, create outlines, write a rough draft with research, then create 1 poster board to accompany their speeches. Through their creativity, they will inform you on a topic.
Elementary Beginner Speech & Debate - $675 July 10-July 27 (9 classes) 3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ---This 3 week course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 hours so that students are introduced to general public speaking best practices and how to execute them. Students will work on applying these skills through their interpretation of a renowned speech in an event called Declamation. As students build on their speaking abilities, they will then be introduced to additional speaking styles like SPAR debate. By the end of the course, students will find more confidence in their public speaking abilities.
Elementary Impromptu & SPAR - $300 July 17-July 20 (4 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 4:00-6:00 PM
---This 4 day course meets Monday through Thursday for students to get an in-depth look at Impromptu and Spontaneous Argumentation. Impromptu speech teaches students how to critically think about a topic and formulate a cohesive speech about the given topic. SPAR focuses on learning how to develop arguments, construct analytical questions, and respectfully debate. We will review structure, practice speeches, and discuss unique argumentation.
Elementary Congressional - $300 July 24-July 27 (4 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 4:00-6:00 PM
---This 4 day course meets everyday for students will discuss some elementary school friendly legislation and learn how to effectively research the topics. Students will start class with fun SPAR games, and then practice writing arguments utilizing research. This class will hold congressional style debates where students present and argue their work. Skills taught in this class will help students think critically and have the framework to give confident speeches.
Elementary Storytelling - $375 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Friday, 2:00-4:00 PM
---This 5 day course meets everyday for students to work on how to perform children’s stories. They will break out of their comfort zone by performing these stories with zany voices and character choices. This speaking event allows for students to become more comfortable speaking in front of others and gives them a strong basis for commanding the attention of their audience.
Middle School Speech & Debate
HS+ MS Interpretation (HI & DI) - $675 June 20-June 30 (9 classes) 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 12:00-2:00 PM (no class June 19) ---This 2 week course meets every weekday for students to prepare interpretation events. We will go over humorous interpretation and dramatic interpretation. Students will pick 1 of these events, and then start the piece picking, cutting, and character analysis process. By the end of the course, they will have all the framework needed for their piece to start the competition season.
Middle School Beginner Speech & Debate - $450 June 26-July 6 (6 classes) 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ---This 2 week course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 hours so that students are introduced to general public speaking best practices and how to execute them. Students will work on applying these skills through their interpretation of a renowned speech in an event called Declamation. As students build on their speaking abilities, they will then be introduced to additional speaking styles like Impromptu and SPAR debate. By the end of the course, students will find more comfort in their public speaking abilities.
HS + MS (Oratory & INFO)- $900 July 3-July 13 (6 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00-4:00 PM
(no class July 4)
---This 2 week intensive course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 4 hours so that students are able to discuss persuasive performance, pick out topics, learn structure, create outlines, research their topics, and write their rough drafts. By the end of the second week, students will have all the framework needed to start their competition season.
Middle School Impromptu & SPAR - $300 July 17-July 20 (4 classes) 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 2:00-4:00 PM
---This 1 week course meets Monday through Thursday for students to get an in-depth look at Impromptu and Spontaneous Argumentation. Impromptu speech teaches students how to critically think about a topic and formulate a cohesive speech about the given topic. SPAR focuses on learning how to develop arguments, construct analytical questions, and respectfully debate. Skills taught in this class will help students think critically and give more confident speeches.
Middle School Congressional Debate - $300 July 24-July 27th (4 classes) 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 2:00-4:00 PM
---This 1 week course meets Monday through Thursday for students to get an in-depth look at Congressional Debate. Congressional debate focuses on researching and analyzing that research in the context of student legislation like “Violent video games should be banned for K-12” and “All schools should have free dress.” Students write speeches in support or against the topics and then debate them as a class. Skills taught in this class will help students with researching and giving more confident speeches.
Middle School Public Forum +Parli - $750 July 24-Aug 4 (10 classes) 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday through Friday, 2:30-4:30 PM
---This 2 week course meets every weekday afternoon for students to learn the ins and outs of Debate. This course will start with introducing the structure of parliamentary debate, how to research in only 20 minutes, the structure of case writing, and flowing the debates. In the 2nd week, students will learn about public forum debate. Researching the new topic, how to create cards, and creating a block file to use in the debate. By the end of the course, they will have debated different types of topics and have a grasp in all things debate.
Middle School Beginner Speech & Debate - $375 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes) 6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday through Friday, 9:00-11:00 AM
---This 1 week course meets every day to fully immerse into speech. Students are introduced to general public speaking best practices and how to execute them. Students will work on applying these skills through their interpretation of a renowned speech in an event called Declamation. As students build on their speaking abilities, they will then be introduced to additional speaking styles like Impromptu and SPAR debate. By the end of the course, students will find more comfort in their public speaking abilities.
HS + MS (Oratory & INFO)- $560 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
---This 1 week intensive course meets every weekday for 3 hours so that students are able to discuss persuasive performance, pick out topics, learn structure, create outlines, research their topics, and write their rough drafts. By the end of the week, students will have their rough draft finished and a guide on how to continue improving the speech.
High School
Speech & Debate
HS+ MS Interpretation (HI & DI) - $675 June 20-June 30
(9 classes) 8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 12:00-2:00 PM (no class June 19) ---This 2 week course meets every weekday for students to prepare interpretation events. We will go over humorous interpretation and dramatic interpretation. Students will pick 1 of these events, and then start the piece picking, cutting, and character analysis process. By the end of the course, they will have all the framework needed for their piece to start the competition season.
HS + MS (Oratory & INFO)- $900 July 3-July 13 (6 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00-4:00 PM (no class July 4)
---This 2 week intensive course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 4 hours so that students are able to discuss persuasive performance, pick out topics, learn structure, create outlines, research their topics, and write their rough drafts. By the end of the second week, students will have all the framework needed to start their competition season.
High School Debate - $1,100 July 10-July 21 (10 classes)
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 3:00-6:00 PM
---This 2 week intensive course meets every weekday afternoon for students to learn the ins and outs of Debate. This course will start with introducing the structure of parliamentary debate, how to research in only 20 minutes, the structure of case writing, and flowing the debates. In the 2nd week, students will learn about public forum debate. Researching the new topic and how to create cards. By the end of the course, they will have debated different types of topics and have a grasp in all things debate.
High School Beginner Speech & Debate - $450 July 17-July 27 (6 classes)
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00-2:00 PM
---This 2 week course meets Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 2 hours so that students are introduced to general public speaking best practices and how to execute them. Students will work on applying these skills through their interpretation of a renowned speech in an event called Declamation. Students will then be introduced to additional speaking styles like Impromptu and SPAR debate. By the end of the course, students will find more comfort in their public speaking abilities.
HS + MS (Oratory & INFO)- $560 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
---This 1 week intensive course meets every weekday for 3 hours so that students are able to discuss persuasive performance, pick out topics, learn structure, create outlines, research their topics, and write their rough drafts. By the end of the week, students will have their rough draft finished and a guide on how to continue improving the speech.
HS + MS Extemporaneous- $375 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 12:00 -2:00 PM
---This 5 day course meets every weekday where students will develop a speech based on a current event topic and choose a question about the topic to answer. This speech form teaches how to research a topic, learn the structure of the event, how to create outlines, and write their rough drafts. By the end of the week, students will have all the framework needed to start their competition season.
HS + MS Congressional Debate - $375 Aug 7-Aug 11 (5 classes)
8th Grade - 12th Grade
Monday through Friday, 4:00-6:00 PM
---This 5 day course meets every weekday where students will learn how to write legislation for competition and how to debate those bills. Students will learn how to structure their arguments, how to effectively ask questions in cross examination, and what the best strategies are to try during competition. By the end of the week, students will have all the framework needed to start the season.
Private 1-on-1 Lessons
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Private lessons are for students that work better in a 1-on-1 environment. These lessons can be targeted for general public speaking, writing, and any speech or debate event. Based on your specific event needs, we will pair you up with the right coach.
Book Coaches Here:
Coach Maggie: https://calendly.com/maggieewoodward
Coach Arthur: https://calendly.com/coach_arthur
1st and 2nd Grade S&D
1st & 2nd grade Speech and Debate - $675 June 26th - July 7th (9 classes)
1st Grade - 2nd Grade
Monday through Friday, 2:00- 4:00 PM (no class July 4)
--- This 2 week course introduces the world of speech and debate. Students will learn the basics of public speaking through fun prompts about being president and inventions they would create. They will work on speaking clearly, enunciating, and learning how to present an argument, but our focus is on building confidence.
1st & 2nd grade Speech and Debate - $375 July 10th - July 14th (5 classes)
1st Grade - 2nd Grade
Monday through Friday, 9:00-11:00 AM
--- This 1 week course introduces the world of speech and debate. Students will learn the basics of public speaking through fun prompts about being president and inventions they would create. They will work on speaking clearly, enunciating, and learning how to present an argument, but our focus is on building confidence. Students that participated in the first class can continue with this added week of class.
Creative and Essay Writing
Middle School Writing - $300 June 12-June 15 (4 classes)
6th Grade - 8th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 12:00-2:00 PM ---This 4 day course meets Monday-Thursday for students to work on both their creative writing and formal essay writing skills. This camp is good for students of all writing levels because the teacher adjusts the difficulty and curriculum to the needs of their students. The course will help students find more confidence in giving a voice to their writing.
Elementary Writing - $300 June 12-June 15 (4 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Thursday, 2:30 - 4:30 PM ---This 4 day course meets Monday-Thursday for students to work on both their creative writing and formal essay writing skills. This camp is good for students of all writing levels because the teacher adjusts the difficulty and curriculum to the needs of their students. The course will help students find more confidence in giving a voice to their writing.
Elementary Writing - $375 July 31-Aug 4 (5 classes)
3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Monday through Friday, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
---This 5 day course meets everyday for students to work on both their creative writing and formal essay writing skills. This camp is good for students of all writing levels because the teacher adjusts the difficulty and curriculum to the needs of their students. The course will help students find more confidence in giving a voice to their writing.