Communication Olympics Workshop

At The Communication Olympics, we believe that strong communication skills open doors to success. This event is designed to help children build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through fun, interactive activities in public speaking, debate, creative writing, and teamwork.

Beyond empowering students locally, our cause for this event is to fund scholarships for underprivileged children in rural India through the Satya Bharti School Program. These schools provide free quality education to over 39,000 students across 254 schools, with a focus on girls’ education and underserved communities. By participating, your child will not only gain essential communication skills but also contribute to a global cause—helping students in India access the education they deserve.

Our event, is designed to teach children essential communication skills in a fun and engaging way. Led by nationally ranked debaters, award-winning public speakers, and experienced writers from Bergen County Academies, the #1 ranked school in NJ, this event features interactive activities focused on public speaking, creative writing, debate, and teamwork.

Students will rotate through three interactive stations, each focusing on a different aspect of communication:

🔹 Public Speaking Station: "Silly Speeches & Storytelling"

✔ Children will build confidence in speaking by engaging in fun, lighthearted impromptu speech exercises.

✔ They’ll pick a random topic (e.g., Why pizza is the best breakfast or How to train a dragon) and have 30 seconds to prepare and deliver a short, engaging speech.

✔ Interactive storytelling games will encourage creativity, quick thinking, and vocal expression.

🔹 Debate & Persuasion Station: "Mini Mock Trials"

✔ Students will work in teams to craft arguments for and against a fun, age-appropriate debate topic (e.g., Should students have three-day weekends?)

✔ With 5 minutes to prepare, they’ll learn how to structure arguments, use evidence, and respond to opposing viewpoints.

✔ This activity strengthens critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and teamwork—skills essential for leadership and academic success.

🔹 Creative Writing & Storytelling Station: "Express Yourself!"

✔ Kids will participate in engaging writing challenges such as "Finish the Story" or "Persuade Me", where they craft compelling short pieces.

✔ Through guided prompts and group exercises, they’ll develop a strong narrative voice and learn the power of effective storytelling.

✔ This station nurtures imagination, writing fluency, and the ability to organize thoughts clearly.

🔹 Non-Verbal & Team Communication: "Tower Talk Challenge"

✔ Students will learn the importance of body language, listening, and clear instructions through an interactive team-building game.

✔ One member of the team is blindfolded while others must guide them verbally to build the tallest tower using blocks or cups.

✔ This exercise improves cooperation, leadership, and non-verbal communication skills.

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