Enlighten Enrichment School – Public Speaking Camp

Enlighten Enrichment School is a well-established after-school and summer camp program for elementary school students (ages 5–12) in the Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose Cambrian, and Almaden districts. The Public Speaking Camp is offered as part of the school's summer Exploration Camp track and as an enrichment class. Workshops are designed for students who wish to improve their communication skills without entering competition. Each session covers particular aspects of public speaking, including Spontaneous Speaking, Platform Speaking, and Interpretive Speaking, with specific practicum, drills, and exercises accompanying each session. The camp is led by Win Heggem, founder of Winsome Speaking, a teacher and coach with more than 35 years of experience. The school also offers a Speech & Debate class during the regular school year.

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Contact & location

1921 Clarinda Way, 95124

Open website

(408)377-2888

contact@enlightenschool.org

Membership & sessions

Enrollment is per camp session (weekly). Extended care add-on is $120/week. Payment by check payable to 'EES', submitted with enrollment packet, or mailed to: Enlighten Chinese School, P.O. Box 321242, Los Gatos, CA 95032. Cancellation before May 1 receives a refund minus a $40 handling fee; cancellation after May 1 and at least one week before camp start receives a 50% refund; no refund once camp begins. A $25 fee applies for session changes with one week's notice. Students are interviewed to ensure placement at the appropriate level. Contact school for current pricing.

Services: Public Speaking Camp (summer), Speech & Debate Class (school year), Spontaneous Speaking workshops, Platform Speaking workshops, Interpretive Speaking workshops, Extended care program, Chinese After School Program, Bilingual Preschool, Summer Exploration Camp, Enrichment Classes (Math, Chess, Go, Kung Fu, Dance, Art, etc.)

Meeting schedule: Summer camp sessions (weekly, Monday–Friday). Extended care program available Monday–Thursday 8:30–9:00 am and 3:00–6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am–6:30 pm. School working hours: 10:30 AM–6:30 PM. Regular school year Speech & Debate class also offered (contact school for current schedule).

Languages: en

Meeting formats: in-person

Additional information

The school was founded in 2009 and serves students from Los Gatos School District, Union School District, San Jose Unified School District, Cambrian School District, Campbell Union School District, and adjacent private schools. Located at the former De Voss Elementary School campus near Los Gatos Almaden Rd and Union Ave, 0.7 miles off HWY 85. WeChat: EnlightenSupport. After-hours phone: (408)358-4968.

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