Youth Leadership Program

An informal course in the arts of communication and leadership. Students learn to:

• Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience.
• How to organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.
• Listen carefully to others’ ideas.
• Offer helpful advice and participate in group discussions.

"The best speech I heard was about animals and how the speaker loved them. She stuck to the subject. The speech had a beginning , middle and an end."

"The best speech I heard was about horror movies. The speaker was prepared and made a good point. He reviewed horror movies and made jokes to go along with the subject."

"The best speech I heard was about evolution. It was about being prepared. The reason the person picked the topic was because she wasn’t very prepared. It was well done, even though she was not prepared."

"I highly recommend the taking of toastmasters program. It is a great way to learn how to give speeches! It is also fun. Think if you’re in high school and have to give a graduation speech. You would be so glad you took toastmasters. You’d give the best speech of all."

"Hi! What’s Up? I’m here to tell you about fifth grade. It’s kind of scary at first, but then it is fun. I would recommend Toastmasters for you. It helps you with your communication skills and it’s fun."

"This is a very good program. It teaches you how to speak better and communicate with others. You learn and have fun at the same time. You get to run for office and give fun speeches."

"Toastmasters is the best program you will do. It will help you develop speech skills and communicate easier without being nervous."