CCIM+ Speech Camp is an in-person, residential or commuter summer camp for middle and high school students (including incoming Ball State freshmen) seeking to learn and grow as speech competitors. Held on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, camp participants will utilize the same state-of-the-art facilities, classrooms and technology that our degree-seeking students use.

Any middle or high school student who has an interest in learning about or expanding their knowledge and experience in speech communication for competition or enjoyment.

Upon arriving at Speech Camp, students will be divided into one of two tracks: public speaking or oral interpretation.

Students in the PUBLIC SPEAKING track will research, evaluate, organize, craft, practice and deliver an extemporaneous, informative, impromptu, or persuasive speech. Students in the ORAL INTERPRETATION track will research, evaluate, and cut literature for prose, poetry, program oral interpretation, original interpretation, dramatic interpretation, humorous interpretation or duo.

Students in both tracks will learn preparation, performance, and competition strategies that are sure to improve your artistry.

Our residential workshop participants will stay in one of Ball State’s new or updated residence halls. Residence halls are air conditioned and feature semi-private bathrooms (pods shared by a small number of rooms). Each room is equipped with a bed, desk and dresser. Participants must bring their own bedding, toiletries, shower towel and luxury items. All residence halls are located within close proximity of a dining facility with numerous food options, including the ever-loved Starbucks.

Every minute of the workshop is planned (see schedule below). There are rules and curfews that all student participants must follow. Resident Assistants periodically check-in with our student participants to ensure they are accounted for and safe.

4-Day Residential: $425 (includes $50 meal card)
4-Day Commuter: $350 (includes $50 meal card)

On-campus meals average $8.50 per sitting. Additional meal cards are available for purchase. University dining halls also accept cash or credit/debit card. Snacks and drinks will be provided throughout the workshops. Pro Tip: Use your own refillable bottle for discounted fountain drinks in university dining facilities. Water refills are always free!

Speech Camp registration will open on February 1, 2024. Check back frequently for updated information regarding camp information and registration!

In addition to the grant-funded workshop offerings (see detailed information below), we have a limited number of scholarships available for students in need to attend our other workshop offerings. Applications will be reviewed and notified of any scholarship awards by June 1. Scholarships will cover half of the registration amount owed. To apply, please submit a 1-2 page narrative explaining the financial challenges you face and how a scholarship to attend our summer workshop would benefit you both financially and intellectually. Email your narrative to ccimoutreach@bsu.edu and type “CCIM Summer Workshops Scholarship” in the subject line. Please be sure to include the attendee’s full name, address and contact info in the body of the email.