Public Speaking, Debate & Leadership - Weekend Programs
Build Confidence, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Leadership Skills!
At Everlove Academy, we help students become confident communicators, thoughtful thinkers, and emerging leaders. Our small-group programs combine public speaking, debate, and leadership development through engaging instruction, guided practice, and constructive feedback. Students learn to organize ideas clearly, speak with confidence, build persuasive arguments, think critically, collaborate with others, and develop their own voice. Our weekend programs are designed for students in grades K–8 across the Seattle metropolitan area.
Fall Quarter 2026
Now Enrolling
Small-Group Classes · Up to 6 Enrolled Students
Still looking for summer programs?
Summer Camp 2026 enrollment is still open.
Fall Quarter 2026 Schedule – Seattle Metro
Lesson Duration & Tuition:
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60-minute classes — $550 per quarter
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90-minute classes — $650 per quarter
Class duration varies by program and grade level.
Dates:
Saturdays, September 5 – December 12, 2026
No class: November 28
14 sessions total, including the Fall Tournament on December 12
Class Size:
Small-group classes with up to 6 enrolled students.
Location:
📍 Everlove Academy Bellevue Factoria Campus: 12700 SE 32nd St, Bellevue, WA 98005
📍 Everlove Academy Clyde Hill Campus: 3321 102nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Which Class Is Right for My Child?
There’s no single “right” starting point. Everlove offers three learning pathways designed for different goals and levels of experience.
Core Skills
Best for students who are new to public speaking or want to strengthen their foundation. These classes focus on confidence, organization, delivery, clear communication, and other essential speaking skills.
Comprehensive Training
Best for students who already have some public speaking experience and are ready for a broader challenge. These 90-minute integrated classes combine public speaking, debate, and leadership, with more time for practice, feedback, and improvement.
Specialty Courses
Best for students who want to explore a specific speaking or debate format in greater depth. Topics may include storytelling, impromptu speaking, Congressional Debate, and other focused speaking or debate experiences.
Students do not need to complete Core Skills before joining a Specialty Course. Classes are organized by age group, and the best choice depends on your child’s experience, interests, and goals.
👉 Not sure which one to choose? Just Contact Us and we’ll be happy to recommend a class based on your child’s age, experience, and interests.
Clyde Hill Campus
Grade K-2
Specialty Courses
Storytelling
Students build confidence and creativity as they learn to organize ideas, bring characters to life, and tell stories with expression. Students will engage in fun storytelling activities that strengthen speaking, listening, and narrative skills.
Saturdays • 10:00–11:00 AM
Grade 3-5
Specialty Courses
Impromptu Speaking
Students learn to organize ideas quickly and deliver clear, engaging speeches with little preparation. Through repeated practice with openings, examples, conclusions, vocal delivery, and gestures, they build confidence and learn to think effectively under pressure.
Saturdays • 11:10–12:10 PM
Comprehensive Training
This extended 90-minute program provides focused training in the core competencies of public speaking, debate, and leadership through a structured cycle of instruction, practice, feedback, and improvement. Students gain more time for meaningful practice while strengthening their ability to communicate clearly, think critically, respond confidently, and lead effectively.
Saturdays • 1:30–3:00 PM
Grade 6-8
Comprehensive Training
This extended 90-minute program provides focused training in the core competencies of public speaking, debate, and leadership through a structured cycle of instruction, practice, feedback, and improvement. Students gain more time for meaningful practice while strengthening their ability to communicate clearly, think critically, respond confidently, and lead effectively.
Saturdays • 3:15-4:45 PM
Bellevue Factoria Campus
Grade K-2
Core Skills
Students build confidence, organization, and effective delivery through age-appropriate speaking activities, including informative speeches, storytelling, and reasoning. Each class is carefully tailored to students’ developmental level, with increasingly advanced expectations for speech structure, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Saturday • 1:30-2:30 PM
Grade 3-5
Core Skills
Students build confidence, organization, and effective delivery through age-appropriate speaking activities, including informative speeches, reasoning, rebuttals, and audience engagement. Each class is carefully tailored to students’ developmental level, with increasingly advanced expectations for speech structure, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Saturday • 2:45-3:45 PM
Grade 6-8
Core Skills
Students build confidence, organization, and effective delivery through age-appropriate speaking activities, including informative speeches, reasoning, rebuttals, and audience engagement. Each class is carefully tailored to students’ developmental level, with increasingly advanced expectations for speech structure, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Saturday • 4:00-5:00 PM
💡 Two-Class Satisfaction Guarantee (Refund Policy)
If you feel the program isn’t the right fit within the first 2 sessions, you may request a prorated refund for all remaining sessions or switch to another class — no questions asked.
Peace of mind for you, and a consistent small-class environment for our students.
Why Choose Our Public Speaking & Debate Classes:
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Expert Guidance: Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping children build confidence and communication skills through personalized support.
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Fun & Confidence Building: Small group settings encourage collaboration and creativity, helping children build self-confidence in a supportive and engaging environment.
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Tailored for Grade K-8: Classes are designed specifically for this age group, ensuring the right mix of fun, learning, and confidence-building activities.
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Interactive Sessions: Weekly small-group classes teach kids how to speak confidently, structure their thoughts, and present ideas clearly and persuasively.
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Help Your Child Thrive: Enroll today to help your child find their voice, overcome public speaking fears, and develop lifelong confidence to succeed in any setting!
