Camps

Public Speaking Summer Camp (Beirut Campus)

Are you ready to unleash the power of your voice? LAU’s Public Speaking Summer Camp empowers interested participants to become confident communicators, captivating speakers and poised leaders.

The camp spans over one week, during which participants will attend four days of interactive sessions led by qualified faculty. The sessions will focus on the art of persuasive speaking, effective presentation techniques, and the secrets to conquering stage fright. At the end of the camp, participants will take part in a competition where they will present a two-to-three-minute speech on a designated topic.

The lucky winners will receive LAU scholarships if they enroll in the BA in English Program.

Program

Monday July 6, 2026

8:30 - 9:00 Registration and opening
9:00 – 9:30 Breakfast
9:30 – 10:30 The Power of Speech
10:30 – 11:30 How to Build Your Confidence
11:30 – 12:30 Determine your Purpose, Topic, Central Idea, and Main Ideas
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Activity

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 Speaking Ethically, Understanding Your Audience, Methods of Delivery
10:20 – 11:20 Types of Speeches + Persuasive Speaking
11:30 – 12:30 Meeting with Student life on campus and Financial aid – Gulbenkian Theater
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Activity

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:25 How to Deliver your Speech: language use + Activity
10:30 – 12:00 How to develop your speech (material and content)
12:00 - 12:30 Honor’s Program – Gulbenkian Theater
12:30 - 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Activity

Thursday, July 9, 2026

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 Strategies for Final Delivery + Activity
10:30 – 11:45 Introductions and Conclusions + Activity
12:30 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 3:00 Activity

Friday, July 10, 2026

8:30 – 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 12:15 Speech Presentations
12:30 - 3:00 Lunch and Break
3:00 – 4:00 Award Ceremony