To register for the California Competitive Speech Institute at Stanford University, please follow the below steps

• Click "Apply Now" on the top right of this screen.
• Follow the prompts to enter parent and student information on screens 1 and 2.
• On screen 3, select the following options:
• Camp Category: Competitive Speech
• Camp Name: Select Interp, Limited Prep or Platform Speaking (you can switch between these later if you change your mind)
• Camp Session: Select the Session you prefer (one week or two week)
• Camp Major: Select Novice or Varsity (Varsity equals one or more years of competitive speaking experience)
• Price Option: Select Extended Day Camp or Overnight Camp

Core differences between the camps 

Interpretive Events, which include Duo Interp(Both Students Must Be Present), Humorous Interp, Dramatic Interp, Programmed Oral Interp, Prose/Poetry. You will learn how to choose material, learn the magic of cutting a play to 10 minutes, learn character voices, character positions, learn how to reveal subtext and objectives. You will walk away with a variety of interpretive techniques to take with you so that you can practice at home.

Platform and Writing Events, which include Original Oratory, Original Advocacy, Expository/Informative. Students will be guided through the entire writing journey from choosing, clarifying and perfecting a topic, where and how to research, drafting a speech (Problem/Cause/Solution), practicing and learning the magic of delivery. You will have hands-on help from start to finish.

Limited Prep Events, include Extemporaneous Speaking and Impromptu. Here you will focus on speech prep, outlining a winning speech, research, structure, cause and effect, and learning techniques that will improve your overall public speaking in rounds.