Forensics Speaking Camp

For children currently in Grade 4 through age 12

Forensics Speaking Camp is for campers in grade 4 through age 12.

Just to clear up the most commonly asked question, this is a SPEAKING and ACTING camp, not a crime scene investigation camp. At FORENSICS SPEAKING CAMP, a two-week long program, students currently in grade 4 through age 12, use plays, stories, poems, or their writing to focus on the details of performance and public speaking. Students can perform a solo piece, with a partner, or in a group performance. Participants play with different techniques that address line interpretation, character development, stage fright, body language, improvisational theater, and finding ways to connect with their own emotions and with their audience through the words of their piece. Students will be working with one of the top forensics coaches in the state of Michigan. At the end of the session, students will have a performance for their parents/guardians and invited guests.

Forensics Camp is only offered session 3


Forensics Camp is led by Roeper teacher, Dan Jacobs. Dan has taught science fiction and fantasy literature, forensics, debate and a myriad of other classes at The Roeper School for over 25 years and more than 34 years of coaching experience. He is the Head Coach for speech activities at Roeper, including Lincoln-Douglas Debate, High School Forensics and Middle School Forensics. In June 2022, Dan was inducted into the Michigan Speech Coaches Hall of Fame in a ceremony at The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Click to read more about Dan’s accomplishments as a coach!

Why Dan Jacobs loves being a Forensics coach “… It's rewarding to watch some of these folks grow from 11-year-olds into coaches in their own right -- and to feel the growth inside myself from being immersed in a seemingly endless process of creativity and discovery… forensics and debate give students the ideal low-stakes spaces for trying on a variety of viewpoints and exploring different ways to articulate what they're most passionate about.  I have yet to find a better venue for inspiring self-motivated learning where students feel the intrinsic value of critical thinking and self-expression. “

Sample Daily Schedule

8:00-8:30 Arrival                                                              
8:30-9:00 – Group Time                               
9:00-11:30 – Forensics Camp                                     
11:35 -12:15 - Choice of Activity
12:25-1:30 – Lunch and recess
1:35-2:25 – Choice of Activity
2:30-3:20 – Choice of Activity
3:30-4:00 - Prepare for end of day and dismissal

(Sample Activity Grid available in the FAQ section)

Sessions Offered

Session 1 - Not Offered
Session 2 - Not Offered
Session 3 - July 21 - August 1
Session 4 - Not Offered

Hours & Cost

8:00 am-4:00 pm 

Forensics Camp is $1135 per session 

A camper registered for 8 weeks of camp [Day Camp, Specialty Day Camp, or a combination of Day Camps and Theatre Camp], will receive a $400 discount applied after registration.

Daily Hot Lunch and snack are included in the tuition

Before and After Care are available for an additional fee