Power of Words Academy is committed in providing the highest quality of written and oral communication training to children in a fun and nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum provides campers with creative opportunities to develop self-awareness, critical thinking, team building and personal growth.
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ARE IMPORTANT TO US!
ON-LINE SUMMER CAMPS AND COURSES
On-Line Creative Writing Camp
AGEs: 7-14
COST: $400 for 2 weeks (HALF DAY SESSION)
TIME SLOTS: 9:30AM-12:00PM OR 1:00PM-3:30PM
This camp offers an active and engaging week of creativity for kids, building their story writing skills. The virtual camp is delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom. The teacher to student ratio is 1 to 5.
Campers will create and publish their own books! They will work together with the teachers to choose themes and content they are inspired and excited by. The teachers will take students through the planning, writing and editing stages of creating their own narrative story.
At the end of the week, the campers will receive digital and print copies of their books!
To enroll for the online camp, please click the below link.
On-line Debate Camp
AGEs: 10-14
COST: $400 for 2 weeks (HALF DAY SESSION)
TIME SLOTS: 9:30AM-12:00PM OR 1:00PM-3:30PM
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, with a focus on developing case construction, refutation and counterpoint skills. This camp inspires kids to debate on point with structure and confidence. The teacher to camper ratio is 1:6.
The Power of Words Debate Camp provides campers with opportunities to advocate for an idea, form a response, and speak on a point through impromptu public speaking games, debate feuds and formal debate rounds. Kids will gain confidence, build resilience and develop effective collaboration skills.
At our camp, our impromptu and formal debates happen in partnership, normally in teams of four speakers who work together to develop sound cases, predict the opposition’s counterpoints, and brainstorm effective rebuttals. We aim for each camper to participate in two debate rounds daily. Campers will receive constructive feedback after each round, with the intent to advance their delivery and critical thinking skills.
Our goal is to help campers become comfortable speaking before a crowd and learn to clearly express their ideas and information in an well-organized and cohesive manner. This camp is for all aspiring young students, from the shy and reserved to the keen and confident speakers!
On-Line Public Speaking Course
GRADES: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7
COST: $650/14 SESSIONS (CLASSES ON tuesdays AND thursdays)
The sessions being offered are listed below.
Grades 2-3 | July 6 to August 19 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Grade 4-5 | July 6 to august 19 | tuesdays and thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Grade 6-8 | July 6 to august 19 | tuesdays and thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
It should be noted that this course is an introductory public speaking course and designed for students who have not taken the Power of Words Academy School Year Enrichment Writing and Public Speaking program.
There is a maximum of 12 students in a class and the virtual classes will be delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom. The students will receive binders by mail with the weekly notes and worksheets included therein. There is approximately 30 minutes of homework assigned each class.
At Power of Words, we recognize that oral communication skills are fundamental to student participation in any learning environment. In addition to designing this course specifically focused on public speaking where students will write and present their own speeches in a mock setting, we have incorporated learning activities throughout the curriculum with the goal of building confident and powerful speakers.
This course is designed to boost your child's self-esteem and confidence. It focuses on building the student’s presentation strategies, effectively using vocal skills (including tone, pitch, volume and pace), incorporating non-verbal cues (including facial impressions, gestures and eye contact) and communicating orally in a clear and coherent manner.
On-Line Enrichment Writing Course
GRADES: 2-3, 4, 5 AND 6-8
COST: $650/14 SESSIONS (CLASSES ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS)
The sessions being offered are listed below.
Grades 2-3 | July 6 to August 19 | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Grade 4 | July 6 to august 19 | tuesdays and thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Grade 5 | July 6 to august 19 | tuesdays and thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Grades 6-8 | July 6 to August 19 | Tuesdays and thursdays | 4:00pm to 5:30pm
There is a maximum of 12 students in a class and the virtual classes will be delivered using the Zoom Platform and Google Classroom. The students will receive binders by mail with the weekly notes and worksheets included therein. There is approximately one hour of homework assigned each class.
The lessons are led by teachers and classes are interactive. Student learn to write with effectiveness and confidence in all subject areas. Our program is aligned with the common core standards of the Ontario School Curriculum and include the following skill sets:
Generate, gather and organize ideas and information to write for an intended purpose and audience.
Draft and revise their writing, using a variety of informational, literary and graphic forms and stylistic elements appropriate for the purpose and audience.
Use editing, proofreading, and knowledge of language conventions to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively
Reflect on and identify their strengths as writers, areas for improvement, and strategies they found most helpful at different stages of the writing process.
More specifically, students will learn the structure of writing four types of paragraphs and four types of essays (including the expository, persuasive, comparative and contrast and research essays). They will develop critical thinking skills and learn to add depth in their writing pieces.
To enroll in the program, please click on the link below.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS
IN-PERSON CAMPS
Creative Writing & Drama Camp
[offered in person at mississauga and north york campuses]
AGEs: 7-12
COST: $450 for 1 week or $800 for two weeks
time slots: 9:00AM to 4:00PM
This camp is an active and engaging week of creativity for kids, building their story writing skills along with their confidence in performing for an audience! The teacher-camper ratio is 1:5.
Creative Writing: 9:30am-12pm: Campers will create and publish their own books! Campers will work together with the teachers to choose themes and content they are inspired and excited by. The teachers will take students through the planning, writing and editing stages of creating their own narrative story. At the end of the week, the campers will receive digital and print copies of their books!
Drama Using Tech: 1pm-3:30pm: In the afternoon, the program helps kids build their confidence, as well as public speaking, leadership, teamwork, and collaboration skills. This session of the camp uses storytelling and role playing. The kids work in groups to create a talk show or documentary on a topic of interest to them. They will record green screen videos and learn to edit and produce their videos. At the end of the week, the campers will receive digital copies of their productions. This camp is for all aspiring young students, from the shy and reserved to the keen and confident speakers!
ONLINE Creative Writing 1/2 DAY Camp
[DELIVERED USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM and google classroom]
ages: 7-12
COST: $450 for 2 weeks - HALF DAY SESSION
TIME SLOTS: 9:30AM to 12:00PM OR 1:00PM to 3:30PM
This camp offers an active and engaging week of creativity for kids, building their story writing skills. The teacher to student ratio is 1 to 5.
Campers will create and publish their own books! They will work together with the teachers to choose themes and content they are inspired and excited by. The teachers will take students through the planning, writing and editing stages of creating their own narrative story.
At the end of the week, the campers will receive digital and print copies of their books!
VIRTUAL CAMPS AND COURSES
ONLINE Creative Writing 1/2 DAY Camp
[DELIVERED USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM and google classroom]
ages: 7-12
COST: $450 for 2 weeks - HALF DAY SESSION
TIME SLOTS: 9:30AM to 12:00PM OR 1:00PM to 3:30PM
This camp offers an active and engaging week of creativity for kids, building their story writing skills. The teacher to student ratio is 1 to 5.
Campers will create and publish their own books! They will work together with the teachers to choose themes and content they are inspired and excited by. The teachers will take students through the planning, writing and editing stages of creating their own narrative story.
At the end of the week, the campers will receive digital and print copies of their books!
ONLINE debate 1/2 DAY Camp
[DELIVERED USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM and google classroom]
ages: 10-14
COST: $450 for 2 weeks - HALF DAY SESSION
TIME SLOTS: 9:30AM-12:00PM OR 1:00PM-3:30PM
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, with a focus on developing case construction, refutation and counterpoint skills. This camp inspires kids to debate on point with structure and confidence. The teacher to camper ratio is 1:6.
The Power of Words Debate Camp provides campers with opportunities to advocate for an idea, form a response, and speak on a point through impromptu public speaking games, debate feuds and formal debate rounds. Kids gain confidence, build resilience and develop effective collaboration skills.
At our camp, our impromptu and formal debates happen in partnership, normally in teams of four speakers who work together to develop sound cases, predict the opposition’s counterpoints, and brainstorm effective rebuttals. We aim for each camper to participate in two debate rounds daily. Campers receive constructive feedback after each round, with the intent to advance their delivery and critical thinking skills.
Our goal is to help campers become comfortable speaking before a crowd and learn to clearly express their ideas and information in an well-organized and cohesive manner. This camp is for all aspiring young students, from the shy and reserved to the keen and confident speakers!