Capitol Debate invites middle and high schoolers to its summer camps, where debate and public speaking skills are honed. Programs offer a mix of personal growth, skill-building and summer fun, fostering confident communication and critical thin king. The curriculum focuses on developing articulate speakers and skilled debaters.
Here’s a closer look at our approach:
In Public Speaking, focus areas include: Voice Projection: Teaching students to speak powerfully; Voice Modulation: Varying pitch and tone to engage the audience; Articulation: Ensuring clarity in speech; Use of Emphasis and Pauses: Enhancing speech dynamics for impact, and Confidence: Building self-assurance.
For Body Language, we emphasize: Eye Contact: Engaging with the audience visually; Hand Gestures: To reinforce messages; Body Movements: Incorporating movement for emphasis, and Body Postures: Maintaining a confident, approachable stance.
We train students in: Powerful Openings: Captivating the audience from the start; Clear Statement of Claims: Presenting arguments concisely, and Backing Claims and Strengthening arguments with supporting materials.
In Debate, The focus is on: Cross-Examination: Skillfully questioning; Refutation: countering arguments; Powerful Closings: Concluding debates with impact, and Persuasion: Convincing the audience through logical argumentation.
At Capitol Debate, our approach combines engaging learning with fun, team-building activities. Students gain skills, create lasting friendships, and embrace diverse viewpoints. Join us this summer and see your child grow into a confident, articulate thinker, ready to make a difference.
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