2025 Weekend Summer Camp | 19 - 20 Jul
Cambridge Camp Singapore
Public Speaking. Rhetoric. A Glimpse into Cambridge Life.
Join tutors from Pembroke College, University of Cambridge in Singapore, for an immersive two-day summer program designed to equip young students with the skills to think critically, speak persuasively, and engage with confidence.
Duration: Two days (19 - 20 July 2025)
Location: 50 Collyer Quay, #10-01 OUE Bayfront, Singapore
Time: 9.30 - 3.30pm
Age Group: 13 - 16 years (good English proficiency)
Fees: SGD 1,000 (excl GST)
Meals and materials included
To ensure the highest quality of engagement, the camp will be capped at 24 students. To express interest and secure a priority spot, please join the waitlist below. You will be the first to receive updates once enrolment opens.
About the Camp
Cambridge Camp Singapore is a weekend summer camp that brings the rigour and inspiration of a Cambridge learning environment to Singapore.Over the course of two days, students will engage in structured sessions led by experienced tutors from Pembroke College Cambridge.Through lessons, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will explore the art of public speaking, rhetoric, and critical thought — while gaining insight into what life is like at one of the world’s leading universities.This is an academically enriching and confidence-building experience for students who aspire to lead, persuade, and think independently.
Key Highlights
Three Cambridge tutors in residence for the full duration
Curriculum covering rhetorical techniques, argument structure, and persuasive speech
Small-group teaching (maximum 8 students per tutor)
Final showcase speech
Personalised written feedback for every student
Completion certificate endorsed by the tutors
Opportunity to engage in Q&A sessions about university life
Camp Format
Day 1 (Saturday)
09:30 – 10:00
Registration and Drop-Off10:00 – 11:00
The power of public speaking
Understanding purpose, speaker identity, and personal goals11:00 – 12:00
The secrets of effective delivery
Learning to project confidence through body language and voice12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break13:00 – 14:00
Aristotle's modes of persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
Constructing persuasive points through logical arguments, emotional stories, and personal authority14:00 – 15:00
Writing your speech
Shaping your message through strategic openings, logical transitions, and strong conclusions15:00 – 15:30
Pick-UpEvening
Homework
Preparing first draft of your speech
Day 2 (Sunday)
09:30 – 10:00
Registration and Drop-Off10:00 – 11:00
Relating to your audience
Adapting your message through impactful storytelling11:00 – 12:00
Defending your stance
Thinking on your feet and debating effectively12:00 – 13:00
Lunch Break13:00 – 14:00
Editing your speech
Refining your argument for clarity, concision, and coherence14:00 – 14:30
Personal practice
Perfecting your delivery14:30 – 15:30
Delivering your speech (final presentation)
Displaying your new skills as you take to the stage15:30
Pick-Up
Camp Venue
50 Collyer Quay, #10-01 OUE Bayfront, Singapore
Meet the Tutors
These tutors brings extensive experience in teaching communication, critical thinking, and public speaking to aspiring students
Dr. Toby Parsloe
Founding Chairman of Pembroke Prattlers (speaking and debating society)
Winner of the Riley Declamation Prize for excellence in written and oral presentation
PhD from Cambridge University
Eleanor Stiles
President of Pembroke Prattlers 2023-2024
Best Speaker at the 2019 ESU Churchill National Public Speaking Competition
Represented England & Wales at the 2021 International Public Speaking Competition
Michael Bayen
President of Pembroke Prattlers 2024-2025
Winner of the Michael Horowitz Speaking Prize 2024
Public speaking instructor at Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School 2024
Learning Outcomes
Participants will leave the camp equipped with a powerful set of communication tools, including:
Confident body language that reinforces speech
Structuring and delivering persuasive messages
Speaking with clarity, poise, and authority
Managing and overcoming stage anxiety
Storytelling that engages and inspires
Listening and analysis to improve delivery
Composure in handling questions and rebuttals
Using data, logic, and emotion effectively
Adding wit and humour for lasting impact
Terms and Conditions
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