Foundations of Effective Public Speaking

Your child will have the opportunity to learn about: 

• Multiple formats for public speaking
• The definition of “register” as well as an example of each 
• How to give introductions and announcements
• The definition of “verbal pauses” and how to overcome them
• How certain clothes match certain occasions 
• What their “go-to” fidgets are and how to overcome them
• The parts of a speech 
• How to utilise image notes to give a speech
• What efficient body language looks like and what to do with the rest of the body while speaking
• Methods for overcoming fears and anxieties about speaking in front of others
• How to identify an audience and cater a speech to target them
• Strategies for supporting arguments with strong sources and evidence 
• Ways to pace a speech and the power of a pause 
• How to take a stance on a particular topic
• Proper debate conduct and format 
• Creating a comprehensive argument 
• Examining rebuttals and how to properly deliver them

During the camp, your child will:

• Practice speaking out loud in front of an audience
• Practice working as a team to accomplish a task 
• Improve their debate and public speaking skills
• Practice working as a team to accomplish a task
• Utilise persuasive techniques in a debate setting
• Tap into their creativity
• Demonstrate active listening

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to help your child become a skilled and confident communicator. Sign them up for our Foundations of Effective Public Speaking  Camp today, and watch as your child blossoms into a dynamic and engaging public speaker!