The Art of Conversation: Small Talk and More Summer Camp is designed for kids that struggle with social cues, social anxiety, and knowing what to say. Learners benefit greatly and build confidence from more opportunities to practice their social skills! As the new school year begins students are faced with more anxiety as they think about talking to new people. This camp is designed to gently ease them back into in-person conversations and provide helpful tools for social interactions. 

Our 4-day camp meets for 45 minutes Tuesday - Friday. Students will receive a handout to make cue cards so they can practice their conversation skills in between sessions. Additionally, they will interact with their peers to practice the previous days' lessons. Positive and constructive feedback will be provided and learners will end the camp with increased confidence in their ability to interact in social situations. 


Day 1: Making Introductions
*What to say
*Basic conversation etiquette
*How to avoid oversharing

Day 2: Body Language
*Eye contact
*Hand gestures
*Proximity

Day 3: Small Talk 101
*Acceptable topics
*Unacceptable topics
*Asking questions
*Answering questions 

Day 4: Small Talk 102
*Active listening
*How to avoid saying too much (or not enough)
*Graceful exits 
*Keep conversations kind and flowing

In this safe and warm learning environment students will be given the opportunity to engage with each other and ask questions.