Voyager Learning Summer Camp 2026
PERSUASION
IN PRACTICE
VISION, VOICE & THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Six days for teens to mine for a topic, learn investigative research, craft their arguments, shape their voice, say something that matters to them - and own the stage in front of a live audience!
TAKES PLACE AT THE INSPIRING
EVERGREEN AVIATION AND SPACE MUSEUM - MCMINNVILLE, OR
JUNE 22-27, 2026
Ages 14-17
Six days
Live Speech Performance
THE PROGRAM
WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO
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Students choose a topic of personal interest
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Conduct investigative research on their topic
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Craft their work using persuasive storytelling
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Learn to deliver their speech in front of a live audience
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Build real world communication skills that last a lifetime
TALK ABOUT WHAT MATTERS
Choose your topic-justice, tech, climate, culture, sports - and build a persuasive argument that reflects who you are and what you believe.
CRAFT AN ARGUMENT
Learn to structure a compelling case, anticipate counterarguments, and back your ideas with evidence - skills that transfer to class, college apps and beyond.
OWN THE STAGE
Master pacing, presence, eye contact, and vocal delivery. Practice in a supportive environment where feedback actually makes you better.
REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE
Opt to have your speech professionally filmed and share your ideas with a wider audience.
FOR PARENTS
WHY THIS PROGRAM
Public speaking is ranked among the most valuable skills life skills - and
the most widely feared. This program gives teens a safe, structured, exciting
environment to face their fear head-on and come out with a skill they'll use
the rest of their lives.
6
Days of focused instruction from experienced, engaging educators
3
Voyager Pathways Speaker Series presentations throughout the week
1
Speech delivery in front of a live audience filled with peers and family
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Pressure to film your speech, submissions & extras are all options
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
MEET THE TEAM
DAILY CAMP SCHEDULE
TWO SECTIONS AVAILABLE
THE BIG DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
After a week of inspiring brainstorming, writing, improv and practice, students deliver their final speeches to a live audience of peers and family. Professional filming of speech is available to reach a wider audience.
