Speaking Classes

After School Classes | Workshops | For Schools & Organizations

Kids have been through a lot in the past 3 years and so have parents. Anxiety, fear, isolation. Self expression and effective communication have never been more important!  At Head Start Public Speaking for Kids, it is all about fun and encouragement while providing a safe space for your child to express themselves about what is important to them. Your child will be challenged to reach for their full potential but never be forced to speak. We’ve seen kids who couldn’t even look up from the floor for the first two months go on to MC final events and kids whose parents “made me come here” laugh and make friends in class and go on to learn how much potential they have.

Your child does not need any speaking experience. Head Start has worked with everyone from complete beginners to experienced speakers wanting to improve. Choose from after school classes, or 9 week workshops for school and organizations and one day Teacher workshops.

After School Classes for kids

Public Speaking Program Details

After school public speaking classes are on-line and EFFECTIVE! Classes have a maximum of 11 students and run for approximately 60 minutes. Classes run in two terms: from September – January, and January – June.

OUR FALL TERM BEGINS: TUESDAY OR THURSDAY the week of SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 

Each term is 18 weeks in length and includes a final presentation night that happens twice per year. Term 1 public presentation is in January and Term 2 final happens in June.

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES WEST COAST

On-line.  4:00 PST every Tuesday or Thursday. Starting Sept. 19, 2023
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY 4:00 pm PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
4:00 – 5:00 pm (grades 4 & up / 18 week session)

Please specify the day you would prefer followed by your second choice.

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES EAST COAST

5:00 EST every Tuesday or Thursday for 18 weeks.  Beginning SEPTEMBER 19, 2023.
TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS 4:00 EASTERN STANDARD TIME
5:00 – 6:00 pm EST (grades 4 & up / 18 weeks)

Please specify the day you would prefer followed by your 2nd choice.

ONE ON ONE PRIVATE SESSIONS

One on one delivers big results.
Weekly sessions, dependant on availability.
One on one sessions are 45 minutes. We can find what schedule works for your family!

COMEDY & CONFIDENCE CAMP! JULY 10-14 GIBSONS B.C.

July 10-14 in Gibsons, B.C. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Your kids will find the funny in their lives and the world in this on demand camp! By the end, students will have a 5 minute comedy set, a great story and the confidence to deliver it to an audience. Also free time for the beach together!

Improv games, comedy writing & performing, storytelling, self reflection and lots of fun!    $250 per student

LIVE ON DEMAND

9 WEEK INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR KIDS

Public Speaking Workshops for Schools and Organizations

This popular workshop is the one that Head Start brings to schools.  A basic introduction to public speaking and self confidence.  9 weeks long, this workshop is $3500 per classroom, with a 10% discount if you book more than one class PER DAY and a 15% discount if you book 3.  3 is the maximum per day.
ON DEMAND FOR SCHOOLS, GIRL GUIDES, CUB SCOUTS AND YOUTH GROUPS
SUMMER SPEAKERS – N/A this summer- Paula needs some time off 🙂
On demand beginning in September. Live or online!

ONLINE – 9 WEEK INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING

Your Investment

In our after school classes your child will receive a copy of  our book, “Speaking Tips For Awesomeness” -and will work out of the Handbook For Awesomeness manual in terms 1, 2, 3 & 4.  The Advanced Handbook For Awesomeness manual is used in terms 5, 6, 7 & 8.  All speeches are recorded via private youtube link and evaluated so you can watch their progress. There are two Public Presentations per year and your student is not obligated to complete the entire curriculum!

If a family has more than one child in the program, we offer a 10 % discount!

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES ONLINE

$565  for an 18 week term – BEST VALUE ON THE WEST COAST!!!

Monthly payments of $125 also available!

$500 if paid in full before term begins!

10% discount for siblings!

STAND UP COMEDY for KIDS (school workshops)

$3000 PER CLASSROOM FOR 7 WEEK COMEDY AND CONFIDENCE WORKSHOP

STAND UP COMEDY for KIDS (Sunshine Coast this fall)

$250 for INDIVIDUALS – 6 week workshop – dates to be announced – Sunshine Coast only

INTRO TO PUBLIC SPEAKING

For School and Organizations

9 Week Public Speaking Workshops

Our most popular program, the 9 week public speaking workshops are provided in schools, for youth groups and home school groups and are a great introduction to public speaking which will boost your child’s confidence. Kids will learn how to introduce themselves, the importance of eye contact, body language and confidence. We will discuss sharing who they are and what’s important to them, talk about fear and how to overcome it and learn how to tell a good story.

Many teachers have remarked on how students feel that they know each other better after this program. Classmates learn things about each other that they never knew before and it engenders compassion for each other.

Starting this fall, Head Start will be offering our Recorded 9 Week Workshops to purchase for only $999 per class.  This includes a copy of Speaking Tips for Awesomeness for every student!

LOCATIONS
These classes are offered on-line world wide.
DATE & TIME
Contact us  for our next LIVE 9 week workshop, starting June 2 @ 4:00 pm P.S.T.

Your Investment

In our 9 week public speaking workshop your child will create 3 presentations and choose their favorite from each of these to deliver in front of a live audience at the program’s completion. First and last presentations will be recorded so you can see their progress. Your child will receive the newly published “Speaking Tips For Awesomeness” book and will also learn to speak extemporaneously, expand vocabulary and learn how to listen more effectively.

If more than one workshop is booked for the same day, we offer a 10% discount.

FOR SCHOOLS

For schools: $3,500 – per class for a LIVE 9 week workshop

9 WEEK WORKSHOPS FOR INDIVIDUALS

 

World wide on line classes.

One Day Workshops

Teach Public Speaking Workshop for Teachers

These one day workshops are for teachers to help them learn how to effectively teach public speaking should they purchase our on-line workshops.

ON DEMAND
On line and on demand.
BOOK YOUR SESSION NOW
Teacher workshops are available on demand.

Your Investment

In our workshops your child will receive a copy of “Speaking Tips For Awesomeness” book, and also feedback on their strengths and positive reinforcement for improvements!

Our one day teacher workshops will go through the entire 9 week curriculum and show you how to effectively teach public speaking to your students.  You can do this!

4 HOUR CLASS

Teaching public speaking for teachers: 4 hour class, $300.00

Free Public Speaking Tip Sheet for Kids
5 THINGS YOUR CHILD CAN DO
TO BUILD CONFIDENCE RIGHT NOW!
These tools will help you to gain some insights about how to help your child build confidence. Simply provide your email below so we can send you the link for the free download!