I have taken 2 summer camps (1 is speech/debate and the other was speech/composition), 1 debate class, and 2 speech classes with many different teachers. The teachers were all very creative and flexible, and my personal favorite were Griffin and Kirk. Kirk spoiled us and was very funny, and Griffin was also funny (but he didn't spoil us as much). They all teach in a very immersive way, which is not by making us take notes and memorize things, but instead, by letting us do things. They let us learn through speaking and debating, which was very fun. I've had a few other teachers that had some more room for improvement, but the curriculum and the way they taught was great. The staff at Able2Shine do get confused sometimes, but they're always very helpful. Although I wasn't in person for the 2022 debate/speech camp, I still felt spoiled, like the placebo effect had taken place, as I felt that I had lolipops and Cheetos. When we go outside to play in the morning, Griffin and Kirk (also the Teaching Assistants) interacted with the kids and played games with them. Griffin also gave us a very useful tool in debate called a rickroll. All the teachers certainly deserve free Teslas and Starbucks. Even though I'm going to middle school and I'll have less time for classes, I would definitely come again. read more

My kid has taken reading/writing combo class, public speaking class and vocal class at Able2Shine. There are many public speaking class programs out there. I think what's unique about Able2Shine is that they don't only provide the classes, they also organize shows and speech contests or find stage opportunities through other partners to provide real-life practice opportunities. Kids learn to read, write and deliver the speech presentation. They bring what they learned from the classroom to the stage. My kid definitely built confidence and solid speaking/presentation skills through Able2Shine platform. Able2Shine also puts effort to serve the community. They take the kids to perform at the senior centers several times each year and they organize charity shows for kids who need help. I feel that Able2Shine is not only about public speaking classes, they are building a community. read more

We were assured that a full refund would be available if we experienced poor connectivity during the online class. From the very first session, the connection was consistently unstable while the instructor was speaking, despite being stable when the only other student spoke. After experiencing these issues, I promptly submitted a refund request the following day. Unfortunately, the organization declined to issue the refund. Instead, they suggested that we try an alternative speaking class that conflicts with a pre-existing commitment we have with another institution. They even recommended re-enrolling in the same problematic class after temporarily canceling it to allow the instructor time to enhance his internet setup. This experience has been incredibly disappointing. read more

My boy has always enjoyed debate, but I felt like after a year of competing, he was starting to lose sight of the importance of debate. I think society places too much of an emphasis on being able to win a debate. I heard from my friends that Able2Shine places importance on the whole picture. Sure enough, the teacher spent time talking to the students about the concept of "anti-debate". In essence, winning an argument isn't the end all be all. The skills from speech and debate are supposed to aid in communication skills, not to encourage being stubborn. I'm glad they are able to keep perspective on the important concepts in life. Or, as they like to say, the intangibles. read more

As a student of Able2Shine's public speaking class, I love the class. My teacher, Gary, is very funny but also serious at times. The classes have focused on all different aspects of speech, like tone, facial expressions, eye contact, and filler words. These are just a few. Many kids think classes and homework are boring, but this class isn't. We have fun impromptu topics, like describe 2 ways you can use a lamp other than illuminating a room. It may be a challenge to use no filler words when we talk about the topic. This class helped me a lot. I won second place in a speaking contest. I love going to these classes because I learn many skills and have fun simultaneously. read more

We've been with Able2Shine for many years now, and they continually impress me with the variety of programs they can offer. It makes it so hard for my boy to say no to something I suggest :) If he doesn't like public speaking, I can have him take a monologue class. A few years ago, he didn't want to be part of the fashion show class. Now, however, he sees how cool it is to do hip hop, and AbleShine has started offering hip hop classes. It's so cute watching him practice his moves in front of the mirror at home. Able2Shine's hip hop program really encourages students to not only go through the motions, but find a passion for the beauty of hip hop. read more

Goooood evening ladies and gentlemen! Those were the first words my child learned when we initially joined Able2Shine. About a year later, my child is now eligible to attend Able2Shine's talk show/hosting classes. I am very satisfied with the program's attention to detail and breadth of knowledge they share with the students. Within the talk show/hosting class, they cover how to be a variety of hosts, from news hosting, late night hosting, talk show hosting, to comedic hosting, radio hosting, and others. It's really great they have an intro course covering all types of hosting, before allowing the students to branch out into specialties. read more

This learning center is a great option if you want an affordable summer camp, winter camp, or class. It offers a variety classes, including public speaking, debate, and impromptu speech. When I sent my child to the public speaking class, I noticed that they were more confident when speaking or performing. Not only that, but Able2shine can also help kids develop teamwork and leadership skills. The mindset behind the classes focus more on soft skills and creativity, instead of solely focusing on grades and SAT scores. In conclusion, this is a great learning center for many reasons, such as the affordability, teachers, and mindset! read more

Like no cap, I didn't wanna come to Griffin's class when I could have spent my summer being annoying and procrastinating, but now I'm glad that I came to his class. He is such a great teacher, and I recommend his class to anybody who wants to learn. (And get yelled at if you're loud) Anyways, it's a great class for whoever wants to learn very much about interesting things. He's a very cool teacher. ANd that's on PERIODTTT slay queen boss material girlll no printer!!!!!! read more

My two boys used to be shy and quiet before i signed them up for the public speaking program. Now they become much more confident and comfortable in front of public (in person and on zoom) . They like the teachers there: fun and experienced . Many of their teachers are good at speaking , acting and writing. The area for this organization to improve is to have more user friendly website . Sometimes it took forever to register and pay for the classes. read more

My child has participated in Able2Shine's classes, summer camps, and tournaments, and the growth we've seen has been incredible. Their confidence in public speaking has improved significantly, and they are much more comfortable expressing ideas in front of others. The coaches are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about each student's development. We are very grateful to have found Able2Shine. read more

My daughter is 9 years old, and she has taken speaking class for 1 year. She loves to go to class every week. Her teacher Mr.Kirk is very funny and friendly. Now she can speak more confidently anywhere. Her tonality and gesture improved. Anyway, I recommend Able2Shine ! They give kids a motivational approach to learn how to present effectively in public, and they improve kids' social skills. read more

My daughter was a very shy, but polite girl. After sending her to years of Able2Shine, I've noticed how much her speaking skills have improved. Because Able2Shine also focuses on developing soft skills, I've noticed although my daughter has become more outgoing and outspoken, she still retains qualities that made her so lovable and polite. I love the two-pronged approach that Able2Shine takes. read more

My daughter attended the public speaking classes offered by Able2Shine for two sessions so far and she loves the teachers and classes. The teachers are nice, friendly, and very constructive. They encouraged my daughter to speak up and use effective ways to communicate in public. This training helped my daughter with her school's project presentation. I strongly recommend it! read more

This class is super fun to be in. There's a cheerful teacher that always makes me laugh. He the opposite of awkward and makes every second on class fun. The work is thoroughly explain and easy to understand. The homework they give isn't that hard. He easily creates fun lessons that I extremely enjoy. He is the perfect debate tutor that my parents couldn't find. read more

My son has been with able2shine for 3 years. He was shy and not active in any extracurricular activity. After a few years of consistent training in able2shine, he becomes outgoing and can speak in front of a large audience with confidence. Last week, he won 2nd place in his school 's annual speech competition. Now he is eager to start participating in debate. read more

People answering negative comments about bad staff are lying. They are just lazy and cannot handle a single day of class. If they say Griffin is bad, he barely gives out much homework. So stop whining! Able2shine is a great place to learn! If you guys are not willing to shine, then go wait in line! read more

Able2shine is a great learning center for my kids to go to. The environment is friendly, the teachers and classes are fun and informative, and compared to learning centers and summer camps with the same level of education, it is relatively cheap and affordable. Thank you to all the teachers there! read more

My two daughters are taking public speaking class in able2shine. It helps them a lot really. During class, they got chance to practice short speech in front of all classmates. And practice homework at home everyday. Very useful, teachers are very experienced and patient. Recommended. read more