At Highest Speak, confidence takes center stage! Through public speaking camps designed just for kids, Highest Speak helps young learners eliminate anxiety, find their voice, and build communication skills that last a lifetime.
With a playful, mindful approach led by expert instructors, campers explore the art of speaking through creativity, movement, and fun — all while learning how to express themselves clearly and confidently.
Whether your child is shy, spirited, or somewhere in between, Highest Speak offers an experience that empowers every camper to reach their “highest speak” of potential!
Your children are invited to join them this summer at their NEW center in Reston, VA. Even better? Save 20% on camps with their early bird rates if enrolled by May 23, 2025! Choose your child’s rising grade status:
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10 am-1 pm
10 am-1 pm • 2-Week Bundle - HALF-DAY PM CAMP
1-4:30 pm
1-4:30 pm • 2-Week Bundle - FULL DAY CAMP
10 am-4:30 pm • 2-Week Bundle
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GRADES 2-4
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
July 7-11, 2025
Talk Rockers: Public Speaking Bootcamp
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
This camp gives kids the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and find their voice. Campers explore public speaking through interactive lessons, games, and breakout sessions focused on performance, managing nerves, persuasive speech, storytelling, and debate basics. With daily practice and personalized feedback, both new and returning students grow their skills. Guided by expert instructors, this high-energy camp empowers kids to speak up, think critically, and shine.
July 14-18, 2025
Baby Shark Tank: Public Speaking & Entrepreneurship
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
This camp gives kids the opportunity to channel their creativity and practice public speaking as they develop and pitch their own business ideas. Inspired by the hit show Shark Tank, campers explore entrepreneurship through fun, hands-on challenges that build skills in problem-solving, persuasion, and marketing. They’ll work individually and in teams to brainstorm ideas, design posters, and practice pitches — all while gaining confidence in speaking clearly and thinking on their feet. The week ends with a high-energy showcase where campers present to a panel of judges. Perfect for curious minds ready to invent, create, and shine!
July 7-18, 2025
Bootcamp & Baby Shark Tank
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm • 2-Week Bundle
This camp gives kids the opportunity to build confidence, think creatively, and strengthen communication skills through two exciting back-to-back camps. In Week 1, campers explore public speaking fundamentals with fun storytelling, persuasive speech, and improv games. In Week 2, they become young entrepreneurs, brainstorming ideas and presenting them in a friendly Shark Tank-style showcase. With engaging lessons, creative projects, and daily speaking practice, this bundle is perfect for kids who love to share ideas, collaborate, and shine in front of a group.
GRADES 2-4
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
July 7-11, 2025
Emotions in Motion: Reader Theater, Monologues, & Improv
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
This camp gives kids the opportunity to unlock self-expression through Readers Theater, monologues, and improv. Each session helps campers connect with their emotions and express them using voice, movement, and creativity. From reading scripts to spontaneous performance games, kids learn to project feelings with tone, volume, and body language. With supportive feedback from instructors and peers, campers strengthen public speaking skills, build confidence, and have a blast exploring the art of performance. Perfect for kids who love to act, imagine, and express themselves out loud!
July 14-18, 2025
Write & Shine: A Creative Writing Adventure
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
This camp gives kids the opportunity to spark their creativity and grow as writers while building confidence in public speaking. Through interactive lessons, writing games, and group sharing, campers explore the fun side of storytelling while sharpening their skills in brainstorming, drafting, and presenting. With supportive feedback from instructors and peers, students learn to revise their work and express their ideas with clarity and confidence. Perfect for young writers who love to imagine, create, and shine on the page and beyond!
July 7-18, 2025
Creative Writing, Readers Theatre, & Improv
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm • 2-Week Bundle
This camp gives kids the opportunity to explore storytelling through writing, theater, and improv. In Week 1, campers build confidence through Readers Theater, monologues, and high-energy improv games that bring emotions to life. In Week 2, they dive into creative writing, developing original stories and characters while practicing public speaking in a fun, supportive setting. With engaging exercises, daily presentations, and encouraging feedback, this camp is perfect for kids who love to express themselves through words, performance, and imagination.
GRADES 2-4
Full-Day: 10 am-4:30 pm
July 7-18, 2025
Ultimate Speak, Write, & Perform
Full-Day: 10 am-4:30 pm • 2-Week Bundle
This camp gives kids the opportunity to grow as confident speakers, creative writers, and expressive performers. Each day blends public speaking, writing, and performance through fun, hands-on activities. In Week 1, campers focus on foundational speaking skills in the morning and explore expression through theater, monologues, and improv in the afternoon. In Week 2, they’ll pitch original business ideas in a Shark Tank-style challenge and then dive into creative writing and story presentation. With expert guidance, daily feedback, and exciting challenges, this all-day experience is perfect for kids who love to imagine, speak up, and shine.
GRADES 5-8
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
Jul 21-25, 2025
Climb to the Talk: Public Speaking Bootcamp
Half-Day AM Camps: 10 am-1 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to build confidence, conquer nerves, and sharpen their public speaking skills in a fun, supportive setting. Campers will learn how to organize powerful speeches, speak with clarity, and engage in persuasive storytelling, impromptu speaking, and beginner debate. With daily lessons, group games, and individualized feedback, they’ll practice speaking in front of others and gain skills that help in school, social settings, and beyond. Perfect for students ready to speak up, think critically, and grow as confident communicators.
Jul 28-Aug 1, 2025
The Great Debate: Fundamentals of Debate
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to build confidence, think critically, and become persuasive speakers through the art of debate. Led by an expert coach, campers explore how to structure arguments, deliver compelling speeches, and respond to opposing views with clarity and respect. Each day features hands-on lessons, group activities, and plenty of practice, all leading up to a fun mini-debate tournament. Perfect for beginners and experienced debaters alike, this high-energy camp builds skills that serve kids in school, social settings, and beyond.
Aug 4-8, 2025
STEAM Tank: Innovate, Speak, & Pitch Like a Pro
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to blend innovation with public speaking as they design creative solutions and pitch their ideas like pros. Inspired by Shark Tank, campers explore entrepreneurship through hands-on STEAM challenges, brand-building, and persuasive communication. They’ll brainstorm, prototype, and present their ideas to a panel of judges, all while gaining real-world skills in marketing, storytelling, and intellectual property. Led by an expert instructor, this high-energy program is perfect for aspiring innovators ready to speak up, create boldly, and think like entrepreneurs.
Jul 21-Aug 8, 2025
Bootcamp, Debate, & STEAM Tank
Half-Day AM: 10 am-1 pm • 3-Week Bundle
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to build confidence, think critically, and strengthen their public speaking through three exciting back-to-back camps. Week 1 focuses on storytelling, persuasive speaking, and impromptu responses. In Week 2, campers dive into debate — learning how to structure arguments and speak with clarity. Week 3 challenges them to innovate like entrepreneurs, using STEAM skills to design and pitch original ideas in a fun, supportive setting. With expert instruction, daily feedback, and lots of hands-on practice, this bundle is perfect for students ready to speak up and shine.
GRADES 5-8
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
Jul 21-25, 2025
Write & Rock: Creative Writing Coolness
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to explore creative writing while building confidence in public speaking. Campers will craft characters, build story worlds, and develop their writing skills through fun, hands-on lessons. Each day includes time to write, share, and receive feedback in a supportive space. By the end of the week, students will feel more confident expressing themselves — on paper and out loud — whether for school, competitions, or just for fun. Perfect for young writers who love to imagine, create, and connect through words.
Jul 28-Aug 1, 2025
Expression Explosion: Reader Theater, Monologues, & Improv
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to build confidence, creativity, and quick thinking through performance. Campers bring stories to life with Readers Theater, express themselves through monologues, and think on their feet with improv games. With a mix of fun activities, group feedback, and plenty of stage time, students learn to use their voices and body language to connect with an audience. Perfect for kids who love drama — or those who just want to feel more confident speaking in front of others.
Aug 4-8, 2025
Stand-Up & Stand Out: Intro to Comedy Writing & Performance
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to explore stand-up comedy while building public speaking skills and creative confidence. Campers will learn the art of joke writing, storytelling, and timing as they craft their own stand-up routines. Through fun games, guided writing, and supportive feedback, they’ll develop their comedic voice and prepare for a final showcase performance. Perfect for kids who love to make others laugh — or just want to step out of their comfort zone and shine on stage!
Jul 21-Aug 8, 2025
Ultimate Writer & Performer Pack
Half-Day PM: 1-4:30 pm • 3-Week Bundle
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to grow as writers, performers, and confident communicators. Week 1 focuses on creative writing and storytelling, helping students develop original pieces and present them with pride. Week 2 brings characters to life through Readers Theater, monologues, and improv games. Week 3 wraps up with a comedy camp, where kids write and perform their own stand-up sets in a final showcase. With daily practice, peer feedback, and expert guidance, this fun, expressive bundle is perfect for students who love to write, act, and make people laugh.
GRADES 5-8
Full-Day: 10 am-4:30 pm
Jul 21-Aug 8, 2025
Ultimate Speak Explosion: Speak, Write, Debate, Create, & Express
Full-Day: 10 am-4:30 pm • 3-Week Bundle
This camp gives middle schoolers the opportunity to speak, write, perform, and create in one dynamic summer experience. Week 1 builds strong foundations in public speaking and creative writing. Week 2 dives into debate, persuasive speaking, and expressive theater through monologues and improv. Week 3 blends innovation and performance, with students pitching original ideas in a STEAM-inspired Shark Tank challenge and closing the week with a comedy showcase. With expert instruction, daily feedback, and a fun, supportive environment, this camp is perfect for students ready to grow their voice and confidence on stage and beyond.
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