Welcome Voyager's!
Voyager Learning is excited you and your family are interested in our Persuasion in Practice & Speech Delivery Summer Camp 2026 ! It's hands-on, collaborative, and designed to build real-world communication skills that last a lifetime. The act of convincing others actually sharpens a student's own understanding while crafting narratives that compel readers to care about and act on their findings. We are committed to delivering an exciting experience that will enhance your summer and beyond!
Key Details
Public speaking is consistently ranked among the most valuable life skills — and the most widely feared. This program gives teens a safe, structured, exciting environment to research and write about a topic they care about and face that fear head-on and come out with skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.
Camp Schedule
June 22 - 27, 2026
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One week of three hour daily meetings- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday for instruction and Saturday for our speech delivery!
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Small group and one on one coaching
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Section I takes place mornings from 9:00 am to noon
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Section II takes place afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
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Morning and afternoon are two separate sections
Voyager Pathway Speaker Series
12:15 - 12:45 Tu, Th
A young professional guest speaker will join us over the lunch hour for a conversation about their career path- live Q & A included.
Speakers are selected to connect with today's student populations interests and aspirations. Parents are welcome!
Instructors
Our instructors, including lead instructors and associate instructors are talented experienced public school, private school and university instructors. They share a commitment to academic, and personal development and working collaboratively with all students.
Cost
Program Fee includes 6 days of 3 hours of instruction and coaching.
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Digital materials including guides for research practices, non-fiction writing practices, and speech delivery tools and strategies.
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Voyager Speaker Series for students and family members
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Option for video of speech
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Voyager T-shirt
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$300
Refund
A parent or guardian whose registrant is unable to attend is encouraged to withdraw in writing and may request a refund prior to Monday, June 1, 2026. No refund will be given for a student who fails to attend classes.
Section I — Morning
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8:30 AM Voyager Learning room open
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9:00 AM Morning session begins
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10:15 – 10:30 Break
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10:30 – 12:00 Morning session ends
12:15 – 12:45 Tu, Th Voyager Pathway Speaker Series
Students from Section I and II encouraged to participate
Section II — Afternoon
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1:00 PM Afternoon session begins
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2:15 – 2:30 Break
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2:30 – 4:00 Afternoon session ends
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4:30 PM Voyager Learning room closes
Getting to Camp
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is located in McMinnville. The historic town is located among the vibrant vineyards throughout the region, including Stoller Family Estates.
500 NE Captain Michael Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-4180 - 35 miles West of Portland, OR
Reg Dates
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Early Registration - April 22, 2026 (5% discount)
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Stardard Registration - May 6, 2026
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Extended Registration - June 4, 2026
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Sibling discounts available
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Register early to secure your spot!
