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  • Type:
    Day camp, After-school/weekend program, Virtual camp/program
  • Focus:
    Public Speaking
  • Cost:
    $189 to $1,899/program
  • Ages:
    5 to 18
  • Gender:
    Coed
  • Main language:
    English
  • Capacity:
    6 to 12
  • Programs:
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  • Overview

    Here's what makes Stand Up and Speak stand out

    Stand Up and Speak, with locations in Mississauga, Milton and Orangeville, is a public speaking academy that builds confidence in kids and teens through fun, engaging learning. Since 2001, we’ve helped students find their voice and speak with purpose. Our summer camps and after-school programs focus on speech writing, storytelling, impromptu speaking, debating, and interview preparation. Whether your child is shy or outgoing, they’ll gain skills to communicate clearly and confidently. With small class sizes and a supportive environment we help every student feel heard, seen and ready to stand up and speak in school, on stage, and in life.

    • Special needs: Not available
    • LGBTQ+ friendly community


  • Programs, Rates & Dates

    Programs and Sessions Calendar

    At Stand Up and Speak, we focus 100% on public speaking. No other subjects, no tutoring, just confidence. We’ve taught over 15,000 students since 2001 and work with 450 students weekly. Our programs aren’t lecture based; they’re interactive, high energy, and coached by passionate speakers and teachers. We teach real-life skills like impromptu speaking, debating, and presentations in a fun, supportive environment. Kids aren’t just memorizing, they’re growing. With our award-winning competitive program, students participate in multiple contests throughout the year; learning from evaluations and other contestants. Parents choose us because their children don’t just attend, they transform. We build confident communicators for life.


    Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Stand Up and Speak currently has 6 programs available.

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    Type/Gender
    Specialty
    Location
    Date
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    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Class/league/program
    Coed
    Ages: 5 - 8
    Public Speaking
    $1,899
    Mississauga, ON
    2285 Dunwin Drive, Unit 7
    Sep 09, 2025-Jun 09, 2026$1,899
    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Class/league/program
    Coed
    Ages: 9 - 12
    Public Speaking
    $1,899
    Milton, ON
    123 Main Street East
    Sep 11, 2025-Jun 11, 2026$1,899
    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking
    Class/league/program
    Coed
    Ages: 5 - 8
    Public Speaking
    $1,899
    Mississauga, ON
    2285 Dunwin Drive, Unit 7
    Sep 13, 2025-Jun 13, 2026$1,899
    Instructor lead (group)|Debate|Empowerment|Public Speaking



    Registration Details

    Registration is easy and open online year-round. Our summer camps fill quickly, so we recommend registering 3–4 weeks in advance. After-school programs run in 8-week segments and our flagship competitive program runs for 9 months. A non-refundable deposit is required for our competitive program. Families can register directly on our website. We accept all students—no interview or screening required. We believe that every child can learn to stand up and speak with confidence. Once enrolled, families receive a welcome email with full program details. We’re highly responsive and happy to answer questions by phone or email. We make joining simple, supportive, and stress-free.



    Financial Aid & Payment Details

    Payment Options:

    Deposit required with acceptance Yes
    Credit card payment Yes

    Discounts

    Discount for 3rd child 10%
  • Reviews & Insider Perspectives


    More reviews of Stand Up and Speak

    Subhajit Mallik, Parent

    Confident and Well Informed

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    Rian M, Parent

    Extremely Happy!

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    Nihal Thakar, Camper

    Amazing!

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    Ryan Tao, Camper

    Enjoyed Each and Every Class

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    More reviews of Stand Up and Speak


    Subhajit Mallik, Parent

    Confident and Well Informed

    Subhan completed a year with Stand Up and Speak. This year he gave his first presentation to his class (Grade 4) and he received a standing ovation. Everyone who meets him is appreciative of his effortless and spontaneous communication skills. Stand Up and Speak is doing an excellent community service in training and nurturing a very confident and well informed younger generation who will take the world to new heights of success ... Show More


    Rian M, Parent

    Extremely Happy!

    My experience at Stand Up And Speak was simply amazing. My child completed the confidence builder program at the Mississauga location and I was extremely happy with my child's progress. I like how the teachers taught at a clear and understandable level that catered to my child's abilities. I also enjoyed receiving their video to see what they had been learning in class ... Show More


    Nihal Thakar, Camper

    Amazing!

    Stand Up and Speak is an amazing organization that truly helps people build confidence in public speaking. The teachers are super supportive and make learning fun while pushing you to improve. I used to struggle with stage fright, but after attending their workshops, I feel way more comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Highly recommend to anyone looking to boost their communication skills ... Show More


    Ryan Tao, Camper

    Enjoyed Each and Every Class

    Stand Up And Speak really helped me boost my confidence when public speaking. I really enjoy each and every class as well as the online book reviews.


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  • Meet the Staff

    Director's Message

    The greatest soft skill your child will ever learn is the ability to communicate effectively. Strong communication empowers kids to speak up, advocate for themselves, and thrive in relationships, interviews, academics, and leadership opportunities throughout life. At Stand Up and Speak, we’ve spent the past 24 years helping students overcome fear and find confidence through public speaking. You can’t buy confidence at a store—but with the right coaching environment, it can be learned, developed, and carried for life. Public speaking is like a sport or an instrument—the more you practice, the better you become. Over the years, we’ve proudly coached provincial and international public speaking champions, helped students gain acceptance into top schools and programs, and guided shy speakers to become strong, articulate leaders. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching a child go from nervous to empowered—and that’s exactly what we build every day at our camps and programs. We invite your child to join us and discover just how powerful their voice can be.



    Staff and Counsellors

    Our staff are experienced communicators, educators, and public speakers who specialize in working with children and teens. Every coach completes our Train-the-Trainer certification, plus in-class audits and ongoing mentorship. Many have backgrounds in education, debate, and speech competitions. All staff must pass vulnerable sector checks. We pride ourselves on consistency, many team members return year after year, bringing energy, empathy, and professionalism. Our students are guided by mentors who empower, motivate and share their passion for standing up and speaking with confidence.

  • Location & Operations

    Address

    Mississauga, ON
    2285 Dunwin Drive, Unit 7, Mississauga, Ontario, L5L 3S3
    Orangeville, ON
    150 First Street, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 3T7
    Milton, ON
    123 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario, L9T 1N4



    Accommodations

    More details about accommodations: Our programs are held in a professional, fully indoor public speaking studio located in Mississauga. The space is designed to reflect a real-world communication environment—equipped with bright classrooms, presentation spaces, open floor space for practicing body language, and video tools for speech review and evaluation. While the core of our training takes place indoors in a safe, air-conditioned setting, our summer camps also include daily outdoor breaks and walks to a nearby park, weather permitting. This balance helps students stay refreshed and energized while maintaining focus during interactive learning sessions. Parents can expect a secure, clean, and structured space where students feel confident, supported, and ready to grow.

    Are meals provided? Yes. Snacks are provided for full-day and half-day campers

  • What's New

    In the News

    July 23, 2025
    Stand Up and Speak Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Mississauga

    Stand Up and Speak specializes in teaching public speaking skills, interview training, building confidence, and creating champions.... Read More

    July 23, 2025
    How Stand Up and Speak Changes the Lives of Many Individuals

    Lori-Ann Jakel, the founder of Stand Up and Speak, is a published poet, author, and public speaker. Listen to SMB podcast to learn more. ... Read More



    Stories

    • Thank You and God Bless You!
      Our son was due to present the topic "The Interior Plains of Canada" to his class and teachers at school. He had himself created the presentation and had done a few rehearsals at home presenting to his mom and dad. What I am writing below are the exact words his teacher told us, when we went for the Parent Teacher conference that same evening. "Subhan was the last speaker to go and the entire class was pretty much distracted and restless when he started. But the moment he said My Dear Friends, there was pin drop silence in the class. He had gotten everyone's attention with the tone and delivery of just those three words. Then he went on to present the 6 slides that he had created and there was not even a whisper in the class while he spoke. And at the end the applause was thunderous. The entire class congratulated him and there were some grade 5 students in the audience who congratulated him saying that he was very "professional". His teacher told us, had she known he was so good, she would have asked him to go first, to set a high benchmark for the rest of the students. After the applause died down, Subhan shared with his class that he had been training as a competitive public speaker for a year. His class teacher apparently asked him if he could share a speech that he had delivered or had prepared, with the class. Subhan presented his speech that he had prepared for the Osmow's contest. His teacher, said that when he ended the speech, the entire class stood up and clapped for a very long time. Some of his friends apparently told him that if he continued to speak that way he would soon need to buy ear plugs because the audience wouldn't stop applauding :-) I know Subhan has been doing well in the contests, but as his parents, we felt that he had truly been victorious that day, since his speech had touched so many children who had probably not even known that Public Speaking was something that can and should be learnt. This association with Stand Up and Speak has changed not only our son’s life in the past one year, but as his parents we have also learnt and benefited immensely as we participated in the speech creation, practices and presentation videos. We feel that one reason why Stand Up and Speak is so successful is because you never run the school as a business. You do it as something that inspires you, something that you all believe will make a positive difference to society. And we witnessed that benefit first hand with our son. We wish you and your team the best in all your future endeavors and hope the entire SUAS team continues to help us learn to Speak Up.


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