Speech and Debate Camp: Powers of Persuasion

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Our Promise To You

100% Satisfaction Guarantee:

Due to the unique nature of our fast paced Summer camps, if you’re not 100% IN LOVE with this camp within the first 24 hours, you can either transfer to another camp or get a 100% refund to your family’s YSA account as credit toward a future class.

That’s it! No hassle!

Ages: 9-12 & 13-18

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Meets: Daily Mon-Fri

Level: Beginner and Returner

Price: $30 per day

Why Take This Camp?

🎤 Students who take this exciting course display HUGE confidence boosts in just days! 

If you have a child who: 

  • struggles to write but can talk your ear off about their passion, and/or struggles to articulate their thoughts, 

  • is a bit more reserved and struggles to find to confidence to share their passions with others,

Help your kiddo learn how to harness their greatest power and transform it into their greatest gift!

Emppower your child to gain confidence, organize their thoughts, improve their communication and listening skills, delve deeply into logic and persuasion, develop reasoning, perspective-taking, evidence-based claims,  and make leaps and bounds in speaking AND writing! That’s right! Our debate students show marked improvement in their writing skills, too!

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Meet Your Mentor

Mr. Sam

Mr. Sam, MEd, is the founder and director of Young Scholars Academy, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, a former Bridges Academy teacher of nearly 10 years, and a Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity graduate.

He is a neurodivergent educator himself and has committed his life to supporting twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students by helping them discover, develop, and lead with their strengths, talents, and unique interests.

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