Most summer programs either keep kids sitting and listening⦠or just keep them busy.
At Young Leader Academy (YLA), students are placed into real challenges where they must think, speak, and lead.
No passive learning. No boring lectures. Only real skills β built through real experiences.
Small Classes
Max 6-12 students per class for real coaching
Proven Curriculum
Proven curriculum in speech, debate, and leadership
Expert Educators
Taught by speaking champions and/or qualified International School Teachers
Parents see real transformation. Students actually enjoy it.
The Summer 2026 Line-Up
Four weeks. Four completely different experiences. Each week can stand alone β¦but together, they take students on a clear journey:
The Journey Your Child Goes Through
This isn't four random camps. It's a transformation designed to help students find their voice β and learn to use it with confidence.
Step by step, students go from hesitant speakers to confident communicators who can think, speak, and lead under pressure:
1. Build (Week 1: Startup Lab)
Students learn how to think, create, and express ideas clearly. They go from having an idea to speaking up and convincing others it matters.
2. Compete (Week 2: Clash of Clans)
Now they step into a competitive world. They must defend ideas, negotiate with others, and speak up in fast-moving, high-pressure situations.
3. Lead (Week 3: The Campaign)
Students take on leadership roles. They speak with authority, respond to challenges, and begin influencing others through their words.
4. Apply (Week 4: Leadership Quest)
Finally, everything is tested in the real world. Students apply what they've learned in live missions β speaking to people, solving problems, and taking initiative outside the classroom.
By the end of the summer, students don't just learn communication skills β they speak up with confidence, think on their feet, and lead in real situations.
Week 1 β’ June 15β18
π¦ Public Speaking Shark Tank
Turn ideas into something people believe in.
This isn't just a business camp β it's a fast-paced challenge where students learn how to take an idea from nothing and turn it into something worth backing.
They'll identify real problems, build creative solutions, and learn how to convince others to believe in their idea. Every step pushes them to think sharper, speak clearer, and respond under pressure β just like in the real world.
π The Week at a Glance
β What Your Child Walks Away With
Ability to sell ideas clearly and confidently
Experience communicating ideas under pressure
Real-world persuasion and storytelling skills
A full pitch they can present proudly
Week 2 β’ June 22β25
π MUN - Clash of Clans
Compete. Negotiate. Outplay everyone.
This is where strategy meets speaking.
Students enter a modified MUN world where they form nations, build alliances, and compete for influence. Every decision matters β and every move must be communicated clearly to teammates, allies, and rivals.
Through a high-energy, game-like simulation inspired by Model United Nations, students don't just learn debate β they live it. They argue, negotiate, persuade, and adapt in real time as the world around them changes.
π The Week at a Glance
β What Your Child Walks Away With
Structured debate and argument skills
Confidence in formal communication environments
Diplomacy and negotiation abilities
Exposure to MUN-style communication and diplomacy
Week 3 β’ June 29 β July 2
π The Campaign
Speak on the world stage. Rise to leadership.
Students return to a public speaking focus, stepping into global conferences every day, representing countries and tackling major issues. Through multiple speaking formats, they build authority and presence.
Then comes the twist.
After days of representing their country and addressing global challenges, students realise they have built something powerful β credibility. On the final day, they rise forward as leaders and deliver a high-stakes campaign speech based on everything they have accomplished.
π The Week at a Glance
β What Your Child Walks Away With
Authority and confidence in communication
Ability to handle challenging questions
Confidence to lead and influence others
A powerful final presentation built from real experience
Week 4 β’ July 6β9
π Leadership Quest
Prove yourself under real life pressure. Discover your leadership voice.
This week feels like a real-world game. Each day begins with a short, focused strategy session where students learn a key leadership concept β then immediately step out to apply it., with daily Leadership Reflections and Presentations to ensure their growth and give them a chance to speak up.
Students take on mission-based challenges that blend a scavenger hunt, real-world interactions, and an escape room-style finale. They'll navigate the surrounding lifestyle mall as a live mission environment β solving clues, approaching people, gathering information, and making decisions as a team. Every challenge requires them to think fast, communicate clearly, and lead under pressure.
All off-site missions take place within the surrounding lifestyle mall under close coach supervision, with clear boundaries and regular check-ins.
π The Week at a Glance
β What Your Child Walks Away With
Confidence to speak in real-world situations (not just in class)
Initiative to approach people, ask questions, and gather information
Strong teamwork and decision-making under pressure
Clear, confident communication through missions and challenges
What Every Week Includes
π€ Active Communication Practice
Students are constantly expressing ideas, sharing perspectives, and engaging with others β no one sits quietly.
π₯ Small Group Coaching
We cap every session at 12 students. β because it's the only way to give every child the individual coaching that actually moves the needle. Your child will be seen, heard, and pushed.
π« No Boring Lectures
We keep theory short, sharp, and practical. Students learn key concepts through focused mini-lessons β then immediately apply them in real challenges.
π Weekly Showcase (Parents Welcome)
Every Thursday, on the last day of every camp, students take part in a live finale β whether it's a mission, pitch, summit, or campaign β where parents are invited to attend and watch their child in action.
Age Groups
Students are grouped by age with adjusted difficulty:
π± Young Leaders (6β8)
Playful, guided speaking
π Rising Leaders (9β12)
Structured speaking + debate
β‘ Lead Leaders (13+)
Advanced, competitive formats and terminology
Not sure which group fits your child? Call us at 095 207 6645 β our coaches will help find the perfect fit.
Pricing
Pricing
π¦ Early Bird β Until May 31
Save when you book early. Limited spots available β don't wait!