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ustavus Adolphus College and its nationally recognized speech team are proud to offer the third annual Summer Speech Institute for high school students to be held on the Gustavus campus July 26-August 1, 2009. If you want to obtain results in forensics competition in an environment conducive to learning, then this is the camp for you! Eighty-one students from MN, IA, NE, NJ, OH, CA, ND, and MO attended the 2008 GAC-SSI. Students entering their, freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior year in the fall of 2009 with a minimum of one year competitive experience are eligible to attend. The first 85 applicants will be accepted.

Goals

• Interpers will learn to locate and cut material to meet the allotted time limit, and how to develop distinct, believable characters.
• Public speakers will learn to locate topics, to research effectively, and to write speeches with a purpose.
• Limited preparation competitors will learn to research effectively, prepare files, construct arguments, and utilize preparation time effectively.
• In addition to event preparation, everyone will learn vocal warm-ups, tournament etiquette, competitive ethics, the confidence necessary to compete at the highest level, and the values of excellence, preparation, and revision and embracing competition.
• Each student will work on a primary event over the seven day, six night intensive camp.
• In addition to working with Gustavus Adolphus College coaches, students will work with and learn from nationally recognized high school coaches, collegiate coaches, and collegiate competitiors who know the ins and outs of high school speech.

The GAC-SSI Competitive Edge

• 1:4 coach to student ratio
• 48% qualified for the state tournament
• Get a leg up on the competition
• Dedicate an entire week to intensive forensics training
• Spend one week being surrounded by people who share your passion for forensics
• Be tournament ready in August

Events Covered

• Prose
• Humorous
• Dramatic Duo
• Drama
• Poetry
• Extemp Speaking
• Creative Expression
• Extemp Reading
• Oratory
• Informative
• Great Speeches
• Storytelling
• Impromptu Speaking

   

Facilities

The camp offers a carefully supervised introduction to college life. Students live in college residence halls, eat in the campus dining center, and attend sessions in college buildings. Students will also have access to all recreational facilities. Students will utilize the Gustavus library, an excellent resource for researching public address speeches and interpretation events. The structure, opportunities, and adult supervision available at Gustavus make it a first choice for concerned parents.

Cost

A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due at the time of registration.

Registration Deadline	Cost (A $100 nonrefundable deposit is due at registration)
June 1st, 2009	$525.00 (Group, 4 or more, Early Registration special) $560.00 ( Early Registration Special)
July 15, 2009	$595.00

The Institute Includes...

• Three meals a day prepared by our nationally recognized dining services
• Housing at Gustavus Adolphus College
• Photocopying, camp mementos, t-shirt and fun evening activities
• Participation in a camp-end tournament culminating in a festive banquet for parent(s) to attend at 12$ per parent

What Students Had to Say About the Institute...

“I have never worked harder on forensics in my life, but I know this experience will motivate me in the regular speech season and other aspects of my life to always work hard and strive for excellence.”

“It was great and inspiring!”

“I received individual attention from many talented coaches with the desire for me to succeed.”

“The staff was FANTASTIC! They all know what they were doing and how to help. They made everyday fun!”

“GAC-SSI combined excitement and passion for speech with FUN!.”

“This camp definitely pushed everyone to really reach for their best. The evening activities provided so many opportunities to create new friendships.”

Gustavus Forensics

Forensics has a long tradition of excellence at Gustavus Adolphus College. This year the program won numerous individual and team awards including:

• Top 20 at the 2008 and 2007 American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournaments.
• Three American Forensics Associtation National Individual Events Tournament All-Americans in six years.
• Qualified for the Interstate Oratorical Association National Contest four consecutive years, including a 4th place finish in 2008.
• 2008 Minnesota Collegiate Forensics Association State Champions.

Contact Information

Kristorfer B. Kracht

Director of Forensics

Gustavus Adolphus College

507.933.7486

kkracht@gustavus.edu