Forensics Camp 2012
July 29 - 31
About the Workshop
This specialized camp is for students interested in forensics who have completed either the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades and are interested in developing an event for the 2012-2013 high school forensics competition.
Each camper may choose and concentrate on one forensics event and through intensive individualized coaching and classroom experiences the camper will:
- research and write speeches
- practice interpreting literature
- learn the art of effective delivery
What to Expect
- classroom lectures and activities by qualified instructors
- individualized coaching from college theatre and forensics students
- planned social activities
- preparation of a competitive forensics event for use in high school tournaments and festivals
- cooperative, educational, non-competitive atmosphere
If you are a returning participant, you may want to sign up for an area of instruction that you did not take last year or at least plan to prepare a different event than you did last year so you can broaden your forensics experience and knowledge.
Select What Interests You!
Public Speaking
- Moments in History
- Public Address
- Radio Speaking
- Four Minute Speaking
- Demonstration Speaking
- Special Occasion Speaking
- Oratory
- Extemporaneous Speaking
Oral Interpretation
- Farrago
- Prose
- Story Telling
- Poetry
- Solo Acting
Classroom Instruction
Each participant will receive instruction developing skills in:
Public Speaking
- Topic Selection
- Speech Writing
- Organization Skills
- Research Skills
- Delivery Skills
Oral Interpretation
- Material Selction
- Introduction Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Material Cutting
- Characterization
Clinic Fee
The fee for the camp is $200 and includes meals, housing, accident insurance, and instructional costs.
Housing
Housing for the campers is provided in a university residence hall convenient to workshop session facilities and dining services. Housing is two persons to a room in single beds. Campers will provide their own linens. The residence hall will be supervised by camp counselors and workshop staff.
Shauna Wessely, Director
Shauna Wessely is a 2006 graduate of UW-Whitewater. She is a Spanish teacher and Head Forensics Coach at Milton High School. During her college career, she competed on the Forensics Team at UW-Whitewater . She also served as a judge and an assistant forensics coach for the University’s team. During her high school years, Shauna competed in the Wisconsin High School Forensics Association and became a certified adjudicator for the organization in 2003. Additionally, Shauna attended UW-Whitewater’s Forensics Workshop as a high school student, and served as a counselor for four years.
Camp Staff
This year’s camp staff will include UW-Whitewater Forensics Team members, Jim Disrude (UW-Whitewater Forensics Team Coach) and other local high school forensics coaches.
Insurance
Each camper will be covered by a limited accident insurance policy. The insurance includes primary coverage up to $7,500 and $300 maximum dental insurance. Insurance does not cover pre-existing injuries and is for accidents only. The cost of insurance is included in the registration fee.
Special Notice
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to equal opportunity in its educational programs, activities and employment policies, for all persons, regardless of race, color, gender, creed, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status and pregnancy.
If you have any disabling condition that requires special accommodations or attention, please advise us well in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate your special needs.
I understand that the University may take photographs and or videos of event participants and activities. I agree that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shall be the owner of and may use such photographs and or videos relating to the promotion of future events. I relinquish all rights that I may claim in relation to use of said photographs and/or videos.
