2026 Summer Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate
In-Person
Dates: July 13 – 24
Monday – Friday
Time: 1PM – 4PM CT
Pre-req: Rising 4th – 7th Graders
Fee: $649
Speech and Debate
In-Person
Dates: July 27 – August 7
Monday – Friday
Time: 1PM – 4PM CT
Pre-req: Rising 4th – 7th Graders
Fee: $649
Speech and Debate
This class introduces the basic concepts of speaking and performing with the goal of making a child more comfortable and proficient when presenting in front of a group or in any form of verbal communication. We will cover basic methods of debate and persuasive speaking, as well as all the do’s and don’ts of being a speaker. By the end of the class, the student will know how to speak or perform confidently using facts, emotion and logic in a clear manner. These are all valuable skills for any child in their school and work careers, and will give them both increased confidence and great life experiences.
Recommended Grades: Rising 4th – 7th graders
Topics
- Why is Speech and Debate important? How to structure speeches
- Traits of a good speaker and a bad speaker
- Impromptu speaking/planning a speech on your feet
- Communicating through acting/theater
- How to debate/argumentation
- Emotions in a speech
- Speaking with research/facts
- Speaking/tongue twister games and activities
- Monologues and combining acting with Speaking
- Impromptu Persuasive Speeches