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  • Home
  • About us
    • Leadership Team
    • Instructors
    • Alumni
  • Join Our Team (OPEN NOW!)
  • 2025 Spring Workshop
    • Curriculum
    • Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Impact
    • Social Impact Newsletter
    • Our Impact
    • Past Events >
      • Fall Tournament 2020
  • Resources
    • Apply for School Donations
    • Starting a Speech and Debate Club
    • Getting Better at Speech and Debate Guide
  • Donate
  • FAQ
    • Refer a Friend
    • Workshop Refund Policy
    • Contact Us

Be the Light 2024
Summer Workshop
July 15-19, 2024

Register now!

Be the Light presents our annual summer workshop!

Join us in our annual  Summer Workshop!

  • ​"Everything in the camp was taught well, and the instructors genuinely cared about how they were helping and what they were teaching."
  • "It boosted my confidence by so much!"
  • "I am definitely coming back next summer!"​​
- Be the Light Summer Camp Students

Why Be the Light Summer Workshop?

  • ​Learn from some of the most experienced instructors in the nation, including state and national finalists!
  • Over 1050 students have been taught by BTL
  • All proceeds go to charity!

Dates, Times, Cost

This year's Summer Workshop will be held ​in person (details below).
Students may sign up for up to 2 classes: Extemp Speaking, Public Speaking, Basic Debate, or Competitive Debate.
Number of classes
Pricing
One class
$150
Two classes
$265 ($35 discount!)
Please send requests for need-based waivers to [email protected]; we are committed to helping your child attend regardless of your financial situation.

DISCOUNTS:
​15% OFF per referral OR 50% OFF for three referrals


All of our classes will be in-person, held at QD Academy: 4100 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX 75024.
  • Students now have the option to sign up for two in-person classes (one speaking and one debate), since they will occur at different times. For example, a student may register for both Public Speaking and Debate if they wish.
  • ​Public Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking classes are from 9 AM to 12 PM CST
  • Basic Debate and Competitive Debate classes are from 1 PM to 4 PM CST​​
Current Class Rules (subject to change):
  • Parents must drop their students off and pick them up at the front door. No parents are allowed inside the facility, such as spectating classes.
  • Students must respect the facility, including all classrooms, desks, chairs, etc. 
  • No food or drink allowed in classrooms.

Class Information

Elementary, middle, and high schoolers: join us for our annual summer speech and debate workshop. It is a one week bootcamp that will teach students how to speak confidently and think critically; each day is a full day of creativity and public speaking!

Speaking Classes

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Debate Classes

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Meet our Nationally Ranked Instructors!

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All of our instructors have years of experience on the national and state circuit, where they have learned the ins and outs of what makes a good speaker or debater. Rest assured, your child will be getting the highest quality education from our knowledgeable and talented group of teachers!
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