High School Public Speaking Summer Camp – 2025

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High School

Public Speaking Program

CONQUER THE PODIUM AND GROW YOUR COMMAND ON SPEECH

Program Structure

Unleash Your Teen’s Potential with Advanced Public Speaking and Leadership Training
Prepare your high schooler for success in school, career, and life with our transformative Public Speaking and Leadership Camp. This intensive program equips students with essential communication skills, empowering them to think critically, adapt quickly, and command attention in any setting.

Through interactive workshops, practical exercises, and role-playing activities, students will develop proficiency in:

  • Powerful Debate Skills: Analyze current events, defend arguments with data, challenge opposing viewpoints with confidence.
  • Executive-Level Presentation Abilities: Deliver compelling presentations with persuasive storytelling, engaging visuals and audience interaction.
  • Leadership Expertise: Adapt leadership styles to different scenarios while fostering collaboration and problem-solving.
  • Professional Communication Tools: Craft effective elevator pitches, ace interviews, and write impactful emails with ease.
  • Critical Thinking Under Pressure: Master real-time discussions, respond persuasively, and think on their feet in high-pressure situations.
  • Personal Branding: Build a strong online presence, manage reputation, and develop a unique personal brand that stands out.

This program is for students ready to rise to the challenge, redefine their skills, and emerge as confident leaders prepared to take on any audience, any situation, and any opportunity. It’s a life-changing experience that pushes students to step outside their comfort zones and develop razor-sharp communication and leadership skills. By the end of the week, participants will emerge as confident, articulate leaders, ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Empower your teen to lead, succeed, and excel with every word they speak.

Weekly Structure

Week 1

July 21 - 25 (VIRTUAL)
Current Events - Round Table Discussion
Students will be assigned a current event to read, analyze and present their viewpoints. They will learn how to defend their point, at times agree to change them, challenge other view points, and to complement others’ points with their own value added thoughts. They will learn the art of speaking.
Students will:
  • Understanding current events from an analytical lens.
  • Presenting viewpoints and convincing their peers.
  • Active speaking along with active listening.
Written Communication - Presentations
Students will learn the art of storytelling using presentations developed on multiple topics of politics, economics, science, engineering, etc.
Students will:
  • Engage the audience with creative ways of presenting information.
  • Balance pictures, graphs vs words to craft a compelling message.
  • Deliver presentations in an engaging fashion vs reading the slides verbatim.
Leadership Styles
Students will explore different leadership styles and their impact on teams. They will review case studies of effective leaders and discuss different leadership scenarios.
Students will:
  • Explore leadership theories.
  • Identify personal leadership styles.
  • Adapt styles to different contexts.
Business Case Studies - Round Table Discussion
A business case is a window into a real business problem scenario where students will be expected to combine their creative ideas in various aspects of a business (Organizational behavior, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Economics, etc) to develop a solution. Developing a solution will require students to convince their peers of their thoughts and ideas, engage in negotiations, challenge ideas they do not agree with, and develop crystal clear communication. Exactly what they will be expected to demonstrate in a real business job scenario. Get ready for a high energy discussion solving real business problems!!
Students will:
  • Get exposure to different aspects of business - marketing, finance, human resources, IT, sales, etc from a critical lens.
  • Learn how to combine a written thesis with data charts to analyze problems and explore solutions.
  • In a discussion they will have to present and defend their arguments, complement and challenge other viewpoints, and ultimately work as a team to develop a business solution.

Week 2

July 28 - Aug 1 (IN-PERSON)
Current Events - Round Table Discussion
Students will be assigned a current event to read, analyze and present their viewpoints. They will learn how to defend their point, at times agree to change them, challenge other view points, and to complement others’ points with their own value added thoughts. They will learn the art of speaking.
Students will:
  • Understanding current events from an analytical lens.
  • Presenting viewpoints and convincing their peers.
  • Active speaking along with active listening.
Business Case Studies - Round Table Discussion
A business case is a window into a real business problem scenario where students will be expected to combine their creative ideas in various aspects of a business (Organizational behavior, Marketing, Strategy, Finance, Economics, etc) to develop a solution. Developing a solution will require students to convince their peers of their thoughts and ideas, engage in negotiations, challenge ideas they do not agree with, and develop crystal clear communication. Exactly what they will be expected to demonstrate in a real business job scenario. Get ready for a high energy discussion solving real business problems!!
Students will:
  • Get exposure to different aspects of business - marketing, finance, human resources, IT, sales, etc from a critical lens.
  • Learn how to combine a written thesis with data charts to analyze problems and explore solutions.
  • In a discussion they will have to present and defend their arguments, complement and challenge other viewpoints, and ultimately work as a team to develop a business solution.
Career Readiness
Students will develop on multiple aspects of their leadership that will enhance their career readiness in terms of delivering effective elevator pitches, resolving, conflicts, interviewing, etc.
Students will:
  • Deliver concise and effective elevator pitches.
  • Improve their interviewing skills. Go from bland and short answers to engaging conversational approach.
  • Engage in a variety of scenarios of conflicts that they are expected to encounter in a workplace and develop strategies of resolution.
Written Communication - Emails
Students will learn the art of writing impactful, respectful, attention grabbing, and persuasive emails.
Students will:
  • Get exposure to writing emails to a variety of audiences.
  • They will adopt the importance of subject line, introduction, body, and conclusion of the essay and how to leverage each of those in different circumstances.
Online Presence / Personal Brand
Students will learn how to establish and maintain a professional and impactful online presence. They will develop a personal branding plan including a mission statement, tagline, and core values.
Students will:
  • Build a personal brand on social media.
  • Learn the importance of professional profiles.
  • Manage Online Reputation.

Weekly Plan

Week 1 Week 2
July 21 - 25 (VIRTUAL) July 28 - Aug 1 (IN-PERSON)
Current Events - Round Table
Written Communication - Presentations
Leadership Styles
Business Case Studies - Round Table		 Current Events - Round Table
Business Case Studies - Round Table
Career Readiness
Written Communication - Emails
Online Presence / Personal Brand

Week 2 will build upon Week 1. However, attendace for Week 1 is not required to sign up for Week 2.

Who Will Benefit

Our curriculum is focused on helping students develop key skills like eye contact, vocal projection, effective body language, and clear articulation. We also encourage creativity and self-expression through fun, engaging activities that help students explore different aspects of public speaking.

Have your student develop their command over speech, the confidence to stand in front of a crowd and lead the journey of mastering one of the most important skills in life.

Academic Adventures

Career Catalyst

Personal Power-Up

Academic Adventures: Imagine your child confidently standing in front of their class, captivating their peers with their words and ideas. Public speaking isn't just about presentations; it's about igniting a passion for learning, boosting confidence, and unleashing creativity. With improved communication skills, your child will breeze through assignments, excel in debates, and embrace academic success like never before! Plus, with our expert preparation, they'll ace college interviews and stand out among their peers.

Career Catalyst: Prepare your child for a future filled with endless opportunities! In today's competitive world, employers are on the lookout for individuals who can communicate with clarity and conviction. By nurturing public speaking skills from a young age, you're giving your child a competitive edge that will pave the way for exciting career paths. Whether they're pitching ideas, leading teams, or captivating audiences, your child will be ready to conquer the professional world with confidence and charisma.

Personal Power-Up: Watch your child blossom into a confident, self-assured individual! Overcoming the fear of public speaking isn't just about conquering stages; it's about embracing authenticity, building resilience, and discovering their true potential. With each speech delivered and every audience engaged, your child will embark on a journey of personal growth that will shape them into a confident leader both on and off the stage.

Logistics


Afternoons 1pm - 4pm.
Grades 9+
Week 1: July 21 - 25 (Virtual)
Week 2: July 28 - Aug 1 (In-Person)

Pricing:

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Thinking Feet’s main learning center is located in the Ballantyne area in Mecklenburg county. We are just minutes away from nearby Blakeney, Weddington, Marvin, Waxhaw, Pineville, Matthews, Wesley Chapel, Piper Glen and Fort Mill, SC.​​​​