Schedule & Registration
Academy for Public Speaking courses and camps provide a fun, interactive environment where students gain confidence and leadership experience as they improve their public speaking and debate skills.
We offer public speaking & debate courses for 3rd-12th grade students on Saturdays during the fall, spring, and summer. We also offer public speaking and debate camps and after school enrichment classes. Tuition is $499.
Private courses are available for groups of 4 or more students. To schedule a private course, please contact the Academy for Public Speaking.
Wednesdays @ ASLT – Winter 2026
Dates – Feb. 4 – March 25
Open to all 3rd-6th grade students.
Public Speaking (3rd-6th)
Day & Time – Wed. 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Location – After School Learning Tree 11525 Sorrento Valley Rd San Diego 92121
Advance Registration – Save $100! Register by Jan. 15, 2025 for only $399!
Register – Classes at After School Learning Tree
Saturdays @ ASLT – Winter 2026
Dates – Feb. 7, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21
Public Speaking (3rd-6th) 9:45-10:45
Location – After School Learning Tree 11525 Sorrento Valley Rd San Diego 92121
Advance Registration – Save $100! Register by Jan. 15, 2025 for only $299!
Solana Beach – Winter 2025-26
Dates – Dec. 9 – Feb. 12 (Tues. & Thurs. classes) & Nov. 5 – Feb. 11 (Wed. class)
Fun w/ Public Speaking – Open to all 3rd-6th grade students from any district.
Solana Highlands – Tues. 2:50-3:50 p.m.
Solana Pacific – Wed. 2:05-3:05 p.m.
Solana Ranch – Thurs. 3:05-4:05 p.m.
Click School Name to Register.
Del Mar School District – Winter 2026
Fun w/ Public Speaking – Open to 3rd-6th grade students who attend Ocean Air only.
*Each session is unique with different projects & lessons.
Dates – Jan. 7 – Feb. 11, 2026
Ocean Air – Wed. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Registration – Nov. 24 – Dec. 7, 2025. Click school name to register or join waitlist.
Private Courses
Academy for Public Speaking Graduate Neil
If our class schedule is not compatible with your child’s schedule, forming a private class is another option.
Private courses are available for groups of 4 or more students, and the schedule is customized based on the needs of your group. Tuition is $499 per student.
For more information or to schedule a private course, use the link to contact the Academy for Public Speaking.
Private Sessions
Kathleen Petrone, Distinguished Toastmaster
Private sessions are an excellent way for children and adults to increase their confidence and prepare for contests, interviews, pageants, and presentations, including the proper use of Power Point and KeyNote.
We help clients successfully interview for private schools, internships, college, medical school, and employment opportunities. We also assist clients with pronunciation and accent reduction.
Additional areas of focus include social development such as making friends and improving conversation skills.
Private sessions are available for children and adults and are typically held in the client’s residence. However, alternative locations, such as meeting at a public library, can be arranged if preferred.
“Personal coaching sessions have helped our son with all aspects of speaking – vocal variety, enunciation, emotion, facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, staging, and much more! In the end, Kathleen Petrone produced a competitive winning speaker. Our son won a $4,500 scholarship in the 2014 Lions Club Student Speakers Contest!” Maria & Matt Danilowicz
The fee for a private session is $200 per hour. Discounts are available for booking multiple sessions in advance. To book private sessions, please use this link to submit your payment on the Registration page. For questions and scheduling, please use this link to contact the Academy for Public Speaking.
