What ages does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking accept?

Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

Who runs Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking?

Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking provide lunch?

Yes — Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking compare to other academic camps in Evanston?

Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 13–18

Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking

Evanston

An academic program for gifted students to develop advanced speechwriting and public speaking skills through critical

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development (CTD) summer programs page, which is a legitimate university-run program. While 'Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking' is a specific course offered, the website details general information for all CTD summer programs. Northwestern CTD has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with themes often praising the academic challenge and quality of instruction, though some mention high costs. The program is not accredited by the ACA. CTD states that all staff undergo background checks and training. The programs are offered in both day and residential (overnight) formats, making it a hybrid program type. Social media handles for Northwestern CTD are @northwesternctd on Instagram and NorthwesternCTD on Facebook. The website emphasizes a focus on advanced academic content and skill development for gifted students.

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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day and overnight options
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 13–18
Address: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3782
Email: [email protected]

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking

What ages does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking accept?: Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking?: Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking provide lunch?: Yes — Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking compare to other academic camps in Evanston?: Crafting Change: Speechwriting and Public Speaking is one of 144 academic camps in Evanston that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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