Mahatma Gandhi famously remarked, "We must be the change we wish to see in the world." There is no skill more important to achieving this goal than public speaking. In this camp, you'll undergo extensive training in communication techniques and strategies. Topics include speaking to large groups, giving informative briefings, managing speech anxiety, making a pitch, leading a group, using digital media effectively, and more! At the center of this camp is your work in groups to develop and execute a communication campaign about an issue of your choice. Professionals in the field of strategic communication will evaluate your campaign. Whether your audience is your classmates, your neighborhood, your state, or beyond, the skills developed at this camp will allow you to make a difference and "be the change"! Open to students ages 13-17.
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Day and Overnight Camp Options Available
8:30am-3:30pm
This camp takes place each day at the Georgia Center, but students may travel around campus by foot or bus for specific activities. More detailed information will available closer to the camp start date.
Day Camp - $360
- Optional Extended Day (Legion Pool) - $25
Overnight Camp - $710
Partial financial assistance may be available for students who need it. To request assistance, please follow the directions listed in the Financial Aid Request form, which is located on the right hand side of this page. If you have any questions about the process, please call us at 706-542-3537 or email us at questions [at] georgiacenter [dot] uga [dot] edu.
Dr. Bjørn F. Stillion Southard is a lecturer in the Communication Studies department at the University of Georgia. He earned his Ph.D. in rhetoric and political culture at the University of Maryland. Dr. Stillion Southard taught undergraduate courses and worked with collegiate speech and debate teams in Indiana and Oregon before joining the UGA faculty in 2011. During his career, Dr. Stillion Southard has explored the history of public argument in America; his work can be seen in Rhetoric & Public Affairs and Argumentation & Advocacy, and elsewhere. Dr. Stillion Southard has also served as a consultant for the International Debate Education Association and has worked in many debate outreach programs. This is Dr. Stillion Southard’s first year as a Summer Academy instructor.
A detailed list of supplies needed for your camp program will be emailed to you two weeks before camp begins.