Competitive Speech Summer Camps | Education Unlimited

The Summer Think Tank is Education Unlimited’s immersive, practice-driven competitive public speaking camp for high school students. Hosted on top university campuses, our competitive speech summer programs combine nationally ranked coaching, individualized instruction, and structured application so students don’t just learn concepts, they master skills they can execute in competition.

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Program at a Glance

Grade Level: Rising 9-12 (Grade after summer)
Duration: 2 weeks
Format: Commuter & Residential
Topics: Choose from Platform Speaking, Interpretation Speech, or Extemporaneous & Impromptu Speech

Learning Outcomes

Learn to think critically and communicate effectively from championship-level faculty
Receive personalized attention and feedback from world-class instructors
Participate in daily labs, drills, and live performance opportunities designed to build confidence
Improve argumentation, research, writing, and persuasion skills in engaging, collaborative, small-class environments
Develop life-long skills and form relationships with like-minded students from across the country
Finish the two-week public speaking summer camp with a competition-ready individual event
Work on skills during catch-up private coaching sessions during competition season

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Three Majors to Choose From

Interpretive Events

Learn interpretative techniques, including character voices, character positions, how to choose material, how to reveal subtext, and more.

Duo Interp
Humorous Interp
Dramatic Interp
Programmed Oral Interp
Prose/Poetry

Platform and Writing Events

Explore the entire writing journey, including researching and perfecting a topic, drafting a speech, and the art of delivery.

Original Oratory
Original Advocacy
Expository/Informative

Limited Prep Events

Extemporaneous Speech
Impromptu Speech

FAQs

What does a typical camp day look like?
A typical day starts with warm-ups to get the students in the right mindset. This is followed by a Morning Lab or Practicum session and then a break for lunch. In the afternoon, students will attend a lecture, followed by an Afternoon Lab or Practicum session. The day ends with dinner followed by one-on-one sessions with coaches.

How do grade levels work?
Students participate in programs for the grade level they will be entering after summer.

Is food provided?
Yes. All meals are included for overnight campers, and Extended Day campers receive lunch and dinner on campus.

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