Welcome to the
Public Speaking Program
At BOLD public speaking program, we aim to provide youth ages 8-15 in the Oakville area with opportunities to practice and improve their public speaking skills through hosting FREE public speaking improvement sessions. Each individual will learn a wide variety of public speaking skills, with the chance to present a speech in front of an audience by May 2026.
Overview of 2026-2027 Year
Presentation Skills
September 25, 2026 — 5–6pm: Basics of Presentations
October 9, 2026 — 5–6pm: Engaging and Effective Delivery
October 23, 2026 — 5–6pm: Present Like a Pro
November 6, 2026 — 5–6pm: Advanced Presentation Techniques
Storytelling
November 20, 2026 — 5–6pm: The Foundations of Storytelling
December 4, 2026 — 5–6pm: Developing Depth and Emotion
December 18, 2026 — 5–6pm: Mastering Performance and Impact
January 15, 2027 — 5–6pm: Storytelling Showcase
Podcasting
January 29, 2027 — 5–6pm: Basics of Podcasting
February 5, 2027 — 5–6pm: Creating an Episode
February 19, 2027 — 5–6pm: Interviewing and Hosting
March 5, 2027 — 5–6pm: Podcast Showcase
Sports Commentary
March 26, 2027 — 5–6pm: Foundations of Sports Commentary
April 9, 2027 — 5–6pm: On-Air Presence
April 23, 2027 — 5–6pm: Sports Commentary Showcase
**Participants are highly encouraged to attend all sessions to get the full benefit of the program. While attendance at every session is not mandatory, consistent participation is strongly recommended to support skill development and progression throughout the program.**
Special Feature on In 'n' Out Insights!
In BOLD's podcasting unit:
One of BOLD's very own founders Claire Yang is the founder and host of a podcast called In 'n' Out Insights, interviewing local youth changemakers and businesses across the GTA. This podcast has reached over 200 listeners in 14+ countries. During BOLD's podcasting unit, attendees will have the special opportunity to be featured in this podcast, while learning interviewing skills and how to be an expert podcaster!
Check out the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rGdrZp2fUKvhEDFfgsRdF?si=iAtfVtkbQre5dHeEWGDF0A
Update - check out the episode featuring BOLD youth! https://open.spotify.com/episode/68Z1mWa2rbnlt6A9TDx7zs?si=8fidP9nRRJmWaXP62Ciiww
Location #1
Scholars of Oakville Glen
243 North Service Rd W #202, Oakville, ON L6M 3E5
Location #2
Scholars of Oakville North
[Address TBD]
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