A 2-week immersive podcasting and media camp designed to build leadership, confidence, and creativity hosted at the University of Toronto by Braemar College

Transform into a Confident Communicator, Storyteller & Content Creator 

Is your teen ready to be heard?
Ready to empower, refine, and reactivate their voice?

Are they smart and shy but lack language or speaking confidence?
Are they ready to lead but lacking the platform?

An immersive podcasting and summer camp for teens aged 13–24 helping youth become confident speakers, storytellers, and changemakers through hands-on media training, mentorship, and creative collaboration so they can become thought leaders and content influencers. Hosted by educators and content producers at Braemar College on the University
of Toronto campus.

Be and Become Voice Camp 

What They’ll Learn and Experience

Confidence + Communication

Our shyest new English language learning students shook of the fear around communicating clearly and confidently in podcasts, interviews, and speeches. From generating content ideas, enhance writing skills, and improving question-and-answer techniques, students are empowered in their forming of personal and professional connections. Recording in small group with like-minded peers allows students to express themselves freely and edit what they don’t like from their performance.

Takeaway: Students get video lessons and materials through their camp Canvas course, which they can use to practice speaking, presenting, and creating content.

Leadership and Collaboration

Campers will learn to create and run their own podcast or YouTube channel. They will gain skills in managing projects, organizing, booking guests, researching content, and working with peers to produce and publish professional episodes. Students will understand media and become leaders in their interests, ready to share their messages confidently, conduct research, and build their communities as future leaders.


Takeaway: Students build strong friendships by working together on projects that match their interests, while gaining important skills in marketing, communication, and project management.

Pre and Post Production Skills

Master storytelling through audio and video recording as students create podcasts using professional tools, software and studio equipment. Students will master recording equipment, software like Riverside, and manage a YouTube channel. They'll gain editing skills and learn to publish content online. This training helps them appear confidently on camera and communicate effectively while developing technical skills in media production.


Takeaway: Students will leave with a podcast theme, ideas for future episodes, polished episodes for their portfolio, and the opportunity to be a guest on the Be and Become Podcast for added exposure.

What’s inside:
Learn it. Record it. Produce it. Share it.
Your Teen’s Journey from Idea to Broadcast

Module 1: Content Planning & Scriptwriting

Learn how to plan, outline, and structure a compelling audio story or interview. Students will:

  • Analyze audience needs and tone

  • Script intros, segments, and transitions

  • Create storyboards and interview frameworks

  • Explore ethical considerations in storytelling

Module 2: Studio Recording & Vocal Performance

Step into the mic booth and develop your on-air voice and hosting presence. Students will:

  • Use professional-grade microphones and interfaces

  • Develop voice modulation, tone, and pacing

  • Practice cold reads and scripted delivery

  • Record solo and co-hosted segments in-studio

Module 3: Editing & Post-Production

Transform raw recordings into polished episodes. Students will:

  • Edit using beginner-friendly DAWs (e.g. GarageBand, Audacity)

  • Add intros/outros, transitions, and sound effects

  • Adjust audio levels and remove background noise

  • Export podcasts for online publishing

Limited Enrollment: Only 15 Spots Available per Session

Limited Enrollment: Only 15 Spots Available per Session

Be and Become Voice Camp - Session 1
$850.00 $950.00

Be and Become Voice Camp

A two-week summer camp for youth aged 13-24 on podcasting and storytelling, hosted by Braemar College at the University of Toronto. Session 1 runs from June 30 to July 11, and Session 2 from August 4 to August 15, 2025. The camp offers studio sessions, instruction, editing access, guest talks, and a final showcase. It aims to boost confidence in communication, interviewing, storytelling, leadership, and creativity in a professional studio setting in Toronto.

What Students Will Learn:

  • Public Speaking & Voice Confidence

  • Scripting, Storytelling & Critical Thinking

  • Interviewing & Hosting Techniques

  • Audio Editing & Production Tools

  • Personal Branding & Leadership Skills

Camp Details:

  • Location: Braemar College Podcast Studio, 229 College Street (U of T Campus)

  • Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

  • Session 1: June 30 – July 11

  • Session 2: August 4 – August 15

  • Ages: 13-24

Ideal for Students Who:

  • Are shy but want to build confidence

  • Are learning English and want to improve speaking skills

  • Are preparing for internships, interviews, or university applications

  • Enjoy podcasts, media, storytelling, or social impact

Bonus Opportunities:

  • Mentor new students

  • Receive a letter of recommendation for applications

  • Enhance resumes and digital portfolios

  • Access a referral program for sharing the camp

Tuition:

  • Early Bird (until June 1): $850

  • Regular Price (after June 1): $950 Includes all materials, technology, and studio access.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • We are offering a session starting June 30th to July 11th and another session is available in August from August 4th to August 15th

  • Be and Become Voice Camp is a full-day two-week program. Each day starts at 9:30 am and ends at 4 pm. Students will learn with Miss. Rebecca Bitton, Braemar high school educator of Communications Technology till 12 pm. Lunch will be from 12 pm to 1 pm. Students will be recording, editing, and publishing episodes from 1-4 pm.

  • Given the professional studio and equipment along with junior to high school level curriculum on content creation, interviewing, presentation and production skills, we are accepting students aged 13-20 years of age. Perfect for teens and young adults to grow their speaking confidence for personal, academic and professional presentations

  • We are accepting early bird signups (before June 10th) for $850 for the two week intensive session of July or August. Every student will gain both academic and real world media skills in a professional studio and will complete each session with published professional podcast episodes as well as a podcast theme and structure they can launch upon completion of the program.

  • We are located at Braemar College at 229 College St. in Toronto Ontario right on the U of T campus

  • Students will be provided healthy peanut free snacks in the studio but are encouraged to bring a lunch. Alternatively, there are many food options that can be purchased on campus during their lunch hour from noon to 1 pm est.

  • Yes! This is a program for all levels! We will welcome all students eager to gain speaking confidence and/or are curious about working with studio equipment for audio and visual broadcasting. Our sessions are interactive, fun, and accessible to all students.

  • Yes! We will grant a “friends” discount. If you bring in one other camp registrant, you will pay $800 each - a savings of $100