Speech Camp

Please excuse all the carrot-shaped things; I copied this from an email forward. This could be a really fun opportunity.


>>> Gustavus Adolphus College and its nationally recognized speech
>>> team are proud to offer its first Summer Speech Institute for
>>> high school students to be held on the Gustavus campus August
>>> 5-10, 2007. If you want to obtain results in forensics
>>> competition in an environment conducive to learning, then this is
>>> the camp for you!
>>>
>>>
>>> Goals:
>>>
>>> • Interpers will learn to locate and cut material to meet the
>>> allotted time limit.
>>>
>>> • Public speakers will learn to locate topics, to research
>>> effectively, and to write speeches with a purpose.
>>>
>>> • Limited preparation competitors will learn to research
>>> effectively, prepare files, construct arguments, and utilize
>>> preparation time effectively.
>>>
>>> In addition to event preparation, everyone will learn vocal warm-
>>> ups, tournament etiquette, and the confidence necessary to
>>> compete at the highest level.
>>>
>>> Each student will work on a primary and secondary event over the
>>> six day, five night intensive camp.
>>>
>>> In addition to working with Gustavus Adolphus College coaches,
>>> students will work with and learn from nationally recognized
>>> collegiate competitors and area collegiate and high school
>>> coaches who know the ins and outs of high school speech.
>>>
>>>
>>> Events Covered:
>>>
>>> • Prose
>>> • Humorous
>>> • Dramatic Duo
>>> • Drama
>>> • Poetry
>>> • Storytelling
>>> • Extemp Reading
>>> • Oratory
>>> • Informative
>>> • Great Speeches
>>> • Extemp Speaking
>>> • Impromptu Speaking
>>>
>>>
>>> Facilities:
>>>
>>> The camp offers a carefully supervised introduction to college
>>> life. Students live in college residence halls, eat in the campus-
>>> dining center, and attend sessions in college buildings. Students
>>> will also have access to all recreational facilities. Students
>>> will utilize the Gustavus library, an excellent resource for
>>> researching public address speeches and interpretation events.
>>> The structure, opportunities, and adult supervision available at
>>> Gustavus make it a first choice for concerned parents.
>>>
>>>
>>> Cost:
>>>
>>> June 15th deadline: $390 (Early Registration Special)
>>> July 1st deadline: $425
>>>
>>>
>>> The camp includes:
>>>
>>> • Three meals a day prepared by our nationally recognized dining
>>> services
>>>
>>> • Housing at Gustavus Adolphus College
>>>
>>> • Photocopying, camp mementoes, t-shirt and evening activities
>>>
>>> • Participation in a camp-end tournament culminating in a
>>> festive banquet for parent(s) to
>>> attend
>>>
>>>
>>> Gustavus Forensics:
>>>
>>> Forensics has a long tradition of excellence at Gustavus Adolphus
>>> College. This year the program won numerous individual and team
>>> awards including:
>>>
>>> • Top 20 at the 2007 American Forensics Association National
>>> Individual Events
>>>
>>> Tournament.
>>>
>>> • Second place at the 2007 Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament
>>> and Convention.
>>>
>>> • A representative on both the American Forensics Association
>>> National Individual
>>> Events Tournament and Pi Kappa Delta All-
>>> American teams.
>>>
>>> • Qualified for the Interstate Oratorical Association National
>>> Contest three
>>>
>>> consecutive years.
>>>
>>> • 2007 Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State
>>> Parliamentary Debate
>>>
>>> Champions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Contact Information:
>>>
>>> Kristofer B. Kracht
>>> Co Director of Forensics
>>> 507.933.7486
>>> kkracht@gustavus.edu
>>>
>>>
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