A young girl in a suit speaks at a podium with "SPEAK UP!" banners, while an audience watches in the background under a screen displaying "YOUTH LEADERSHIP & CAMP GRADUATION."

Young Scholars Learning Center

Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities.

General Admission

Priority entry, reserved seating, and access to VIP‑only areas.

VIP Admission

LXCL:Available until 7-15-2026

Early Bird

Welcome to the grand finale of the Academic Step Up Summer Camp!The Speak Up! Leadership Competition &amp; Ceremony is a high-energy, formal showcase where our hard-working scholars take command of the stage. After weeks of intensive training, students will compete live in front of an audience and a panel of professional judges across four dynamic categories: professional introductions, &nbsp;prepared public speaking, persuasive debate, and spontaneous critical thinking.Ticketing: Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time! &nbsp;All advanced online ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

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Welcome to the grand finale of the Academic Step Up Summer Camp!The Speak Up! Leadership Competition &amp; Ceremony is a high-energy, formal showcase where our hard-working scholars take command of the stage. After weeks of intensive training, students will compete live in front of an audience and a panel of professional judges across four dynamic categories: professional introductions,  prepared public speaking, persuasive debate, and spontaneous critical thinking.Ticketing: Early Bird pricing is available for a limited time!  All advanced online ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

Young Scholars Learning Center

Speak Up Competition

Park Forest

General Admission

$20

VIP Admission

$30

Early Bird

$15

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