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Our Camps

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. 

Our camp curriculum is created so that students are learning different material each week. Students are encouraged to attend multiple camps in order to get a wider range of experience in different events and skill sets.

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Elementary
Speech & Debate

Elementary Speech & Debate

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

---This class is perfect for students in the 3rd-5th grade. It is designed to help young students find joy and confidence in public speaking. Students will play speaking games, perform speeches and stories, write, and practice researching prompts. Students can use these Summer camps to prepare events for competitions during the school year. Through the different camps, we may learn events like Spontaneous Argumentation, Informative Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Storytelling, Declamation, TEDtalk Writing, and Original Oratory. Our goal is to help each student find a little more confidence in public speaking that they can use in all areas of their life. With our class size capped at 8, coaches are able to personalize each camp to accommodate all levels of public speaking. Camps are taught by Coach Coach Poema, Coach Maya and Coach Nicole Dalton. 

 

  1. June 9-June 13 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  2. June 9-June 13 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  3. June 16-June 20 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  4. June 23-June 27 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  5. June 30-July 3 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Thursday (4 classes) - $310

  6. July 7-July 11 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  7. July 28-August 1 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  8. July 28-August 1 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  9.  August 4-August 8 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

  10.  August 4 -August 8- 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes)  - $385

 

Elementary School Debate

3rd - 5th Grade

---This debate class is great for students of all levels to learn the ins and outs of Debate. These courses will focus on Spontaneous Argumentation and Congressional Debate. They will start with introducing the structure of the particular debate, how to research effectively, the structure of case writing, creating rebuttals, and how to respond to your opponents. Students will have researched legislation like “Tackle sports must be banned in k-12 public schools” or “The US should ban the penny.” By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of how Congress works. Taught by Coach Poema.

 

  1. July 14-July 18 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  2. July 21-July 25 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

 

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Elementary School Speech & Debate Refresher

3rd - 5th Grade

---This 1 week camp meets Monday-Friday for one week to refresh students memory on general speech and debate skills. This camp is good for students who took a camp earlier in the summer or a new student looking to give speech and debate a try before our Fall session begins. 

 

  1. Aug 11-Aug 15 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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Middle School Speech & Debate

Middle School Speech & Debate

6th Grade - 8th Grade

---This class is designed to enrich 6th-8th grade students' public speaking skills by building confidence, analytical skills, research skills, and quick thinking through creating and practicing speech & debate events. Students engage in research games and exercises in order to build the skills needed to use public speaking in other aspects of their lives such as class presentations, student elections, science fair projects, internships and college interviews. Through the different camps, we may learn events like Spontaneous Argumentation, Original Oratory (persuasive writing), Informative Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Extemporaneous, Storytelling, Humorous Interp, Declamation, and even TEDtalk Writing. Students can use these Summer camps to prepare events for competitions during the school year. With our class size capped at 8, coaches are able to personalize each camp to accommodate all levels of public speaking. Camps are taught by Coach Coach Poema, Coach Maya and Coach Nicole Dalton. 

 

  1. June 9-June 13 - 1:00-3:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  2. June 9-June 13 - 5:30-7:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  3. June 16-June 20 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  4. June 23-June 27 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  5. July 14-July 18 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM -  Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  6. July 21-July 25 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM -  Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  7. July 28-Aug 1 - 3:30-5:30 PM -  Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  8. Aug 4-Aug 8 - 3:30-5:30 PM -  Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

 

Middle School Debate

6th Grade - 8th Grade                           

---This debate class is great for students of all levels to learn the ins and outs of Debate. These courses will focus on Parliamentary Debate or Lincoln Douglas Debate depending on the week. They will start with introducing the structure of the particular debate, how to research effectively, the structure of case writing, creating rebuttals, and how to respond to your opponents. By the end of the course, students will have debated different types of topics and have a better grasp in debate. Taught by Coach Poema. 

 

  1. June 16-June 20 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  • Parliamentary Debate

  1. June 23-June 27 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  • Parliamentary Debate

  1. June 30-July 3 - 11:00AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Thursday (4 classes) - $310 

  • Lincoln Douglas Debate

  1. July 7-July 11 - 11:00AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  • Lincoln Douglas Debate

  1. July 14-July 18 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  • Lincoln Douglas Debate

  1. July 21-July 25 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  • Parliamentary Debate

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Middle School Speech & Debate Refresher

6th Grade - 8th Grade                           

---This 1 week course meets Monday-Friday for one week to refresh students memory on general speech and debate skills. This camp is good for students who took a camp earlier in the summer or a new student looking to give speech and debate a try.

 

  1. Aug 11-Aug 15 - 5:30 7:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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High School
Speech & Debate

High School + 8th grade Speech & Debate 

8th Grade - 12th Grade                                

---This class is designed to enrich 9th-12th grade students' public speaking skills by building confidence, analytical skills, research skills, and quick thinking through creating and practicing speech & debate events. Students engage in research games and exercises in order to build the skills needed to use public speaking in other aspects of their lives such as class presentations, student elections, science fair projects, internships and college interviews. Through the different camps, we may learn events like Parliamentary Debate, Original Oratory (persuasive writing), Informative Speaking, Extemporaneous, Humorous Interp, Dramatic Interp, Declamation or Lincoln Douglas Debate. Students can use these Summer camps to prepare events for competitions during the school year. With our class size capped at 8, coaches are able to personalize each camp to accommodate all levels of public speaking. Camps are taught by Coach Poema. 

 

  1. June 30-July 3 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Thursday (4 classes) - $310

  2. July 7-July 11 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  3. July 28-Aug 1 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  4. Aug 4-Aug 8 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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One Week Intensive

8th Grade - 12th Grade

--This class is for 8th-12th grade students wanting to write their Persuasive or Informative Speech for the fall competition season. We will find topics, write outlines, write rough drafts, and edit speeches. Taught by Coach Dalton.

  1. June 23-June 27 - 10:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $580

 

High School Speech & Debate Refresher

8th Grade - 12th Grade

---This 1 week course meets Monday-Friday for one week to refresh students memory on general speech and debate skills. This camp is good for students who took a camp earlier in the year or a new student looking to give speech and debate a try. 

 

  1. Aug 11-Aug 15 - 5:30-7:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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Private 1-on-1 Lessons

Contact us to schedule a time

 

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. 

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Book Coaches Here:

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Coach Maggie: https://calendly.com/maggieewoodward

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Coach Arthur:  https://calendly.com/coach_arthur

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Coach Edward: https://calendly.com/edward_rumbos-perez

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Coach Poema: https://calendly.com/poema001 

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Coach Maya: https://calendly.com/mayalianaorigel

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1st and 2nd Grade S&D

1st & 2nd grade Speech & Debate 

1st Grade - 2nd Grade

--- This camp introduces our youngest students to 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 start building the basics of logic and analysis though debate topics like cats are better dogs. Also, they will work on speaking clearly, enunciating, and learning how to present an argument, with a  focus on building confidence. Camps are taught by Coach Maya.

 

  1. June 9-June 13 - 1:00-3:00 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  2. June 9-June 13 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  3. July 28-Aug 1 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

  4. Aug 4-Aug 8 - 1:15-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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1st & 2nd grade Speech & Debate Refresher

1st Grade - 2nd Grade

---This 1 week camp meets Monday-Friday for one week to refresh students memory on general speech and debate skills. This camp is good for students who took a camp earlier in the summer or for a new student looking to give speech and debate a try before our Fall session begins. Camp is taught by Coach Maya.

 

  1. Aug 11-Aug 15 - 3:30-5:30 PM - Monday-Friday (5 classes) - $385

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Creative and Essay Writing

Elementary Writing

3rd Grade - 5th Grade                                

---This TWO-week camp is designed for students to work on both their creative writing and formal essay writing skill sets. This camp is good for students of all writing levels as the teacher adjusts the difficulty and curriculum to the needs of each student. Through various writing prompts, the course will help students find more confidence in giving a voice to their writing. Taught by Coach Kalmus. 

 

  1. June 16-June 27 - 11:00 AM-12:30 PM - Monday-Friday (10 classes) - $585

  2. June 30-July 11 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (9 classes) - $695

  3. July 14-July 25 - 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - Monday-Friday (10 classes) - $770

 

Write and Shine - A Speech & Writing Camp

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

---A TWO-week camp designed to help elementary school students discover their writing voice and develop the confidence to share their work through performance. Students will explore different forms of creative writing and learn how to bring their stories to life through acting and presentation skills. Students should leave with a better understanding of how to develop their own voice as a writer and how to confidently present their work to an audience through using both speech and writing skills. Taught by Coach Maya. 

 

  1. July 28-August 8 - 5:30 PM-7:00 PM - Monday-Friday (10 classes) - $585

 

Middle School Writing

6th Grade - 8th Grade

---This TWO-week camp camp is tailored to help 6th-8th grade students improve their writing abilities, both for academic essay writing and creative writing. Students will be challenged with fun and engaging writing exercises to improve grammar, structure, and giving a voice to their ideas. Through English Language Arts skills-building exercises and assignments, students will become not only more organized, creative, and better essayists but also proficient in other written styles needed for academics. Incorporating figurative language, they will animate their writing with vivid ideas, characters, and well-researched subject details. We will also study how revision and editing polish their work. Class size is limited to 8 students. Taught by Coach Kalmus.

 

  1. June 16-June 27 - 8:45 AM-10:45 AM - Monday-Friday (10 classes) - $770

  2. June 30-July 11 - 1:15 PM-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (9 classes) - $695

  3. July 14-July 25 - 1:15 PM-3:15 PM - Monday-Friday (10 classes) - $770

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