Speak Up Youth: Debate and Public Speaking 101 (Grades 2-4)

Speak Up Youthis an organization dedicated toempowering the voices of future leaders through debate. We offerfree workshopsfor kidsgrades 2-4; no prior debate experience is needed! Workshops will take place onMondays from 6:00-7:00pm. One registration coversall 6 sessions. Please note that there will be no session on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day) . During workshops, students will... Participate in guided instruction and interactive activities Build confidence in their skills and in themselves Develop essential skills including: Leadership Take initiative, lead discussions, and express ideas in group settings Public Speaking Grow more comfortable speaking in front of others Communication Learn to communicate effectively, respectfully, and confidently Critical Thinking Understand, evaluate, and support arguments with logic Observe issues from multiple perspectives Teamwork Collaborate with peers and learn how to agree and disagree with each other Overview of Curriculum: Session 1:What is Debate? Session 2:Public Speaking Session 3:Building an Argument Session 4:Persuading an Audience Session 5:Speech Delivery Session 6:Showcase! Parents will receive emails with additional information as workshops approach. Meet the Founder!: Hello everyone! My name isLolaHuang and Im a junior at Conestoga High School. My passion for debate began after completing a summer camp with Capitol Debate in 2021. Since then, Ive participated in numerous programs and competitiveclub leagues, won multiple championship titles, and even interned with Capitol Debate. Through these experiences, Ive realized the importance of instilling skills like public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership in young students. These skills shine through not just in debate-related settings, but also in everyday environments like school, sports, and (in the future) the workplace! Outside of debate, my hobbies include playing ice hockey for Conestoga, competing on the violin, and hanging out with my little brother. Ultimately, I founded Speak Up Youth to ensure that our future leaders, through debate, can acquire the skills they need to make our world a better place.