
In-person activity
(3-WEEK, FULL DAY Bundle!) “Ultimate Speak Explosion: Speak, Write, Debate, Create, EXPRESS!” (Rising Grades 5-8)
Overview
Ages
10-14 years
Attendance
Drop-off: kids only
Frequency
Weekly
What your child’s day will look like
Ultimate 3-Week Public Speaking & Creativity Summer Program for Rising 5th-8th Graders! Join us at our brand-new CENTER in Reston, VA, for an unforgettable summer filled with confidence-building, creativity, laughter and communication! Over three weeks, students will dive into public speaking, creative writing, debate, entrepreneurship, improv, and more! Whether your child wants to strengthen their voice, unleash their imagination, or sharpen their persuasion skills, this program has something for everyone! Week 1 (July 21-25): Public Speaking & Creative Writing AM Session: Ultimate Public Speaking Program • Master the art of confident public speaking through engaging lessons and interactive activities with plenty of practice and individualized feedback. • Learn persuasive speech, storytelling, and impromptu speaking skills. • Gain essential communication techniques for school, social settings, and future careers. PM Session: Write & Rock! Creative Writing Coolness • Explore character development, world-building, and storytelling techniques. • Build confidence in writing and presenting original works. • Engage in interactive exercises that blend writing with public speaking skills. Week 2 (July 28-August 1): Advanced Public Speaking & Debate AM Session: Public Speaking Mastery – Debate & Persuasive Speaking • Develop structured arguments and think critically in engaging debates. • Learn persuasive techniques and refine delivery through real-time feedback. • Strengthen confidence in class discussions, leadership roles, and social settings. PM Session: Expression Explosion! Readers Theater, Monologues & Improv • Develop confidence and creativity through theater-based activities. • Perform in Readers Theater, monologues, and improv games. • Strengthen speaking and quick-thinking skills in a supportive environment. Week 3 (August 4-8): STEAM Innovation & Theatrical Expression AM Session: STEAM Tank – Innovate, Speak & Pitch Like a Pro! • Inspired by Shark Tank, campers will create, brand, and pitch a business or product idea. • Learn persuasive speaking, marketing, and intellectual property basics. • Participate in a high-energy pitch showcase judged by real professionals! PM Session: Comedy Camp! Stand-Up & Stand Out! Get ready to write, perform, and bring the laughs in this fun and interactive comedy camp for rising 5th-8th graders! Stand-up comedy is one of the most challenging—but also most FUN—forms of public speaking, and this camp will help young comedians build the skills they need to craft clever (and age-appropriate) jokes, develop their own comedic style, deliver punchlines, and stand up on the comedic stage with confidence! Over 10 hours of hands-on learning, campers will: 🎤 Discover the art of writing humor – from wordplay to storytelling to perfecting comedic timing. 😂 Create their own jokes & stand-up routines – developing material that fits their unique style and personality. 👀 Receive peer and instructor feedback – refining their work through fun, supportive critique. 🎭 Perform their original stand-up sets – putting their skills to the test in a final comedy showcase! Daily Schedule for All Camps: 9:30 – 10:00 AM – Early Drop-Off (Extra Fee – Please Add to Your Registration) 10:00 – 11:30 AM – Morning Session Part 1 11:30 – 11:50 AM – Snack & Socialization/Activity Time 11:50 AM – 1:00 PM – Practice/Activity/Feedback Time 1:00 – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Quiet Activity (Drop-Off for PM Students) 1:45 – 2:00 PM – Warm-Up & Icebreakers 2:00 – 4:00 PM – Lessons, Practice, & Feedback 4:00 – 4:30 PM – Wind Down & Parent Pick-Up Why Choose This Program? ✔️ Designed for middle schoolers to develop real-world confidence and communication skills. ✔️ Taught by expert instructors, including Sumedha Bahri, Patent Attorney, Professor, Speaker & Stand-Up Comic! ✔️ Hands-on, engaging activities with daily practice and personalized feedback. ✔️ Small class sizes for individual attention and maximum participation. ✔️ A fun, supportive environment where students learn while having a blast! Don’t miss out—spots fill up fast! Secure your child’s place in the Ultimate 3-Week Public Speaking & Creativity Summer Program today!
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It's good and very useful. Thanks!
AMArun M.
03/01/2025
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My daughter truly enjoyed the class!!
NRNishi R.
02/24/2025
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Great.
SBShajuti B.
02/16/2025
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Vivaan enjoyed the assessment. Thank you!
SBShajuti B.
01/25/2025
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DPDivya P.
01/14/2025
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DADivya A.
02/05/2024
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Thank you for sample workshop. I think this would be helpful for my son so I will enroll him in virtual class. If you have live non-Sunday class, please let me know. Thanks!
JPJane P.
09/25/2023
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It was wonderful and encouraged my children to continue doing the exercises and games they were introduced to. We will be signing up for classes.
GCGhazal C.
07/01/2023
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It was very engaging and fun and at the same time informative. Kids had so much fun and they keep lobbying us to enroll them for the full summer camp
SSSACHIN S.
06/12/2023
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LJL. J.
11/03/2022
Additional instructions
Please pack a snack and water/drink for AM break. Also, please pack a lunch for 1pm lunch time. Please note, we do not have a microwave so please do not send food to heat. Students are expected to clean up after themselves. Also, please pack writing utensils.
Extras
$15 • Early drop-off is available from 9:30am-10am prior to camp at 10. Please note, this is QUIET supervision. Students may bring a book, quiet activity, or a quiet device (which needs to be put away during class.) (precare)
Location
12310 Pinecrest Rd., Reston, VA 20191
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(3-WEEK, FULL DAY Bundle!) “Ultimate Speak Explosion: Speak, Write, Debate, Create, EXPRESS!” (Rising Grades 5-8)
Mon, Jul 21 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tue, Jul 22 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wed, Jul 23 2:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$1,199.2
/ child
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