Speaking Camp Kangaroos

Did you know that when we listen to presentations, around 93% of our attention isn’t on the words, but on the speaker’s tone and body language? Our Speaking with Style workshop focuses on helping students master these essential skills, so they can express themselves clearly and effectively.

Here’s what the workshop covers:

• Body Language: Learn how stance, gestures, and movement can enhance a speech.

• Tone and Delivery: Explore techniques to make speeches more dynamic and engaging.

• Individualised Feedback: Coaches provide tailored advice to help students find their unique voice.

• Self-Reflection Activities: Build confidence by reflecting on strengths and areas to improve.

By combining interactive activities with personalised coaching, students will not only improve their delivery but also develop their own personal style when speaking in public. This workshop is friendly, supportive, and designed for students who want to take their speeches to the next level.

Our Speaking Camp Kangaroos workshop is a mixed-experience program.

There are three groups of students who would benefit from undertaking the Speaking Camp Kangaroos program:

1. those who have previous formal coaching in public speaking – this may be from one of our programs (including our Speaking Camp Koalas holiday program, or our Wombats or Wallabies weekly term programs), from another provider or potentially through their school;
2. anyone who is trying out public speaking for the first time, is already reasonably confident and is unable to attend the Speaking Camp Koalas workshop; or
3. students who have previously completed the Kangaroos workshop who are interested in developing their speaking skills even further – given the program changes from holiday to holiday, students are more than welcome (and even encouraged) to try it again and again.

If you’re not sure whether your child fits into any of these categories, please get in touch and we can chat about your circumstances!

Alternatively, please check out our video below to see how our holiday workshops function!

After completing the Speaking with Style workshop, students should:

• have taken a deep dive into a range of different elements of good speaking manner, including stance, eye contact and engaging delivery;

• understand how to apply good speaking manner when presenting a speech; and

• have been given a range of opportunities to present to their class in each and every session.

Fundamental Concepts

The program starts with a succinct (but necessary) revision of the essential concepts covered in our introductory-level programs, including audience engagement and speech structure. This helps set students up for the rest of the program and ensures that everyone starts on a similar level, even if they’ve not undertaken an SSA program before.

How To Present With Emotion

After mastering the fundamentals, students delve into the art of persuasion, learning to influence their audience not only through words but also by evoking emotions. They discover how to build authentic connections with their audience, leveraging these bonds to communicate more effectively and persuasively.

Gestures & Presence

Beyond managing emotions, students dedicate significant time to honing their presence during presentations. This includes engaging in activities that emphasise confident stances, persuasive hand gestures, and other techniques. These exercises empower students to cultivate their unique presentation style and personality.

Lots of Practice

During the workshop, students will have numerous opportunities to apply their newly acquired skills through hands-on practice and peer presentations. Recognising that active participation is the most effective way for this age group to learn, the program is thoughtfully designed with plenty of practice speeches and engaging speaking activities to reinforce their growth.

Our classes vary in size every holiday depending on how many bookings we receive – however, the maximum size of our Speaking Camp Kangaroos class is 9 students per coach, with a maximum class size of 16 (with two coaches).

If there aren’t any spots left, it’s usually because we’ve hit capacity – please get in touch with us and we’ll see what we can do about either opening an extra class, fitting your child into the existing class, or putting you on a waitlist in case any students pull out!

After each Speaking Camp Kangaroos workshop, students will have:

• an emailed feedback sheet prepared by their coach, which outlines what they’ve improved on during the course, and what they could continue to work on in the future;
• a certificate recognising that they have completed the Speaking Camp Kangaroos workshop;
• a workbook containing the key concepts that students covered during the workshop; and
• a more refined understanding of how they can apply their speaking skills in day-to-day life!

As a mixed-experience program, our Speaking Camp Kangaroos program is designed to be completed multiple times – with a different focus every holiday, there’s always something new for students to take away from the program!

However, if you’re looking for something more regular, you may want to give one of our term programs a try, such as Public Speaking Wombats or Debating Wallabies, which will build on the skills learned during our holiday workshops.

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or get in touch using our contact form to learn more!