Dates: 6/20/16- 6/24/16
Time: 1:00-5:00 (half day)
Location: The Pursuit Church (Swerve Room) at 6151 N Discovery Way, Boise, ID 83713 (Next to the West YMCA)
Instructors: Kirsten Drew (Speech Teacher of the Year Award Winner. For her bio, go to Team tab) 
Instructor 2: TBD

Introduction to Public Speaking

Public speaking provides many benefits for youth. It teaches the basics of speaking and voice control. It fosters communication skills and reduces the fear of addressing large groups. It boosts their confidence.
These critical skills can be developed by our simple, yet highly effective communication methods. We will teach them to present before an audience using specific speech techniques — including vocal variety, articulation, and voice projection. By attending this academic workshop, students will lay the foundation for skills that will benefit them for life.
How We Teach
We want our campers to learn by doing. While we teach special techniques, we also emphasize application. Kids will learn these techniques with practice and dedication.
What We Teach

• Vocal Variety, Articulation, and Voice Projection
• Techniques to Overcome Anxiety
• Organization Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Prepared and Impromptu Speech

Students are grouped by grade levels: 3rd -5th and 6th-8th. For detailed curriculum, click the document here. ​

Public Speaking TED Style:
Tell Your Stories and Make Your Point

They'll remember your story after they've forgotten your name.
 
This camp builds upon the class Introduction to Public Speaking. Students will be introduced to our favorite prepared and impromptu speeches. This camp provides students with tools to voice their opinions proficiently. Storytelling as an attention grabbing device and proper analysis will be emphasized. We will observe and analyze every student to provide one-on-one coaching.

This camp will be grouped by grade level. By the end of the camp, students will present in front of their families.
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The camp will be group by Grade Levels: 3rd – 5th and 6th – 9th.
Instructors: Kirsten Drew (Speech Teacher of the Year Award Winner. For her bio, go to Team tab) 

Dates: 7/18/16 - 7/22/16
Time: 9:00 - 5:00
Location 2: Eagle Performing Arts Center, Eagle

For detailed curriculum, click the file below.