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2011 Conference Details

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Even though good communication skills are vital to their success, many students (and most parents!) are still terrified of giving a speech. Through the three day integrated communication and leadership training conference, we help students overcome their hesitation and effectively engage audiences. Our activities, workshops, and exercises help students see past their fear in a non-threatening, encouraging environment where everyone has a chance to succeed, regardless of their level of experience speaking in public.

2011 Schedule

Check out the Sample Schedule for 2011 conferences

*Thursday

• 3:45 Check-in
• 4-9 CFC Conference

Friday

• 9-3:30 Leadership Training for Chapter Members
• 3:45 Check-in
• 4-9 CFC Conference

Saturday

• 8:45-3:30 CFC Conference

*Apprentices watch the website and your email for check-in times and instructions.

Chaperones

All CFC student participants attend with a chaperone. Parents are encouraged to attend workshops designed to help enhance and extend their children’s conference experience. If you are unable to attend, your child’s chaperone must be in possession of a signed medical release and must be onsite throughout the conference. For your convenience a medical release form may be found here.

Communicators for Christ Conference Track Descriptions

See homework for the Communications Conference or Beginning Public Speaking

Download and print the complete listing of CFC Learning Objectives

Coaches/Parent Track

3-Day and 1-Day Conferences

We provide an exclusive coaching track for parents and teachers to help you enhance your student's conference experience and maximize their communication education. This opportunity is available at no extra charge to parents, teachers and coaches attending with paying student speakers. You will receive practical tips to help your students continue practicing communication after the conference. These include: imparting a vision for communicating Christ to culture, helping students find speaking opportunities in the community, ideas for integrating communications' training across your students' education, information on joining and working with an ICC Chapter, instruction on how to use our curriculum, and Q&A time with other teachers and communications coaches. We schedule time for you to view student activities and talk with our interns to gain ideas for helping your students learn to communicate with excellence.

Parent/Teacher In-service is intended to accomplish the following objectives: 

1. Equip faculty and parents with resources for coaching communicators
2. Model curriculum and instruction
3. Assist school administration with tools to integrate communication education as a cornerstone of academic and character training
4. Provide parents with tools to integrate communication education as a foundation of academic and character training 
5. Present a comprehensive approach to communication education

Beginning Public Speaking (BPS)

1-Day Conference

On Day 2 of the Conference

Ages 6 - 10

BPS is the place for young speakers ages 6 through 10. This is an experience students will not soon forget! These youngsters usually think they’ve come to a play day. In reality they spend their time in educational, action-packed activity centers designed with young energetic communicators in mind! Warning: Your student may not want to leave at the end of the day!

BPS Plus!

1-Day Conference

On Day 2 of the Conference

Ages 9-10 (Chapter members who have participated in BPS at a prior ICC training event)

BPS+ is specially created for 9-10 year old speakers who are returning to BPS at a Communicators for Christ or Flood the Five training event. These growing young communicators will be receiving the PLUS treatment - extra special challenges and opportunities for thinking and speaking!

Jump Start

3-Day Conference

Ages 11-12 (10 year old Chapter members who have participated in BPS 2+ times)

In this interactive track, students will learn to energize their communication through games and workshops. Available for ages 11 and 12, the purpose of this track is to jump right in and get a good start on learning the basics of communication in an enjoyable way. Student speakers will attend interactive workshops and participate in group activities. Carefully read and follow the assignments so you will be prepared to take full advantage of your Communicators for Christ Conference experience.

Track 1

3-Day Conference

Calling all students ages 13 and up! If you are a first time attendee at an ICC event, we’re excited to bring you the activity-packed, eye-opening, fun-filled labs in Track 1. We will focus on important communication skills that will get you ready to interact effectively in your community and family. You will learn how to communicate in a lot of different situations. These include: speaking in public, using logic, sharing your faith, telling good stories, talking about what’s going on in the world and lots more . You’ll get a bigger picture of what communication is all about and why it matters that we are ready and willing to stand up for what we believe. 

Track 2

3-Day Conference

Age 13+ returning student (12 year old Chapter members who have participated in Jump Start 2+ times)

Have you been tracking with us so far? Fabulous! Track 2 is the next step for students ages 12 and up who have previously attended a Communicators For Christ (CFC) or Flood The Five (FTF) event. Built especially for returning students, this track will allow them to sprint towards apprenticeship and further hone their communication and leadership skills.

Are you ready?  Get set for a course packed with added activities, workshop choices and new challenges in critical thinking, writing, presentation and non-verbal communication. All right then, let’s go! Carefully read and follow the assignments so you will be prepared to take full advantage of your Flood the Five Conference.

Fast Track

3-Day Conference

16+, first time participant

If you’re coming out to your first ICC event, but you’re 16 years or older, jump right into the excitement by joining us in the Fast Track. Here, you will practice presenting yourself on the public platform, using critical thinking in your day-to-day life, and communicating your convictions effectively. This is much more than a crash course in public speaking! You’ll be challenged to re-examine the way you view communication and your reasons for speaking, as we delve into the value of being an authentic cultural communicator. Carefully read and follow the assignments so you will be prepared to take full advantage of your Communicators for Christ Conference experience. 

Apprentices

3-Day Conference

14+, finished Phase I of the Young Speakers Guild Training Series, participated in at least 2 prior 2 or 3-day training events.

Apply here. 

Leadership Training Day

Leadership Training Day for Chapter Members builds on the full conference. Students must be registered for the Conference to participate.  (Friday morning - early afternoon)

1-Day Event

On Day 2 of the Conference

Ages 11+

Must be a Chapter Member and an attendee at the rest of the conference to sign up for this elective ($25 extra)

Each speaker and Student Leader will receive individual attention from “personal trainers” (communications coaches) in customized coaching sessions, critiques, goal-setting, planning, and instruction. This packed day of training includes participation in Model UN and instruction in areas including:

• Completing YSG (philosophy and practical pointers)
• Chapter Leadership roles and responsibilities
• Acquiring, commanding, preparing for community platforms
• Student Leadership opportunities and preparation throughout ICC
• Competition events and speech critiques

We are so excited about launching this specialized training opportunity!