StoryStage
Every Child Has a Story. We Teach Them How to Tell It.
In just 4 weeks, your child will gain confidence, storytelling, and communication skills they'll use for years to come.
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For many kids, speaking in front of others feels scary.
They know what they want to say—but struggle to organize their thoughts, speak clearly, or feel confident enough to share them.
StoryStage is a fun, in-person 4-week storytelling and public speaking sprint designed for kids ages 8–12. Through engaging activities, coaching, and practice, students learn to turn their own experiences into meaningful stories they can confidently share with others.
The program culminates in a live StoryStage Showcase, where every student takes the stage to perform for family and friends.
Small group. Personalized coaching. Real confidence.
Is StoryStage Right for Your Child?
StoryStage is perfect for children who:
Have great ideas but struggle to express them
Feel shy speaking in front of others
Want to build confidence in social situations
Love being creative and telling stories
Need stronger communication skills for school and everyday life
Want to feel proud standing in front of an audience
What They'll Learn
Over four interactive weeks, your child will learn how to:
- Find a story worth telling
- Organize ideas into a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Speak louder and slower with confidence
- Use eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures naturally
- Add emotion that keeps listeners engaged
- Handle nervousness before speaking
- Stand confidently in front of an audience
- Deliver a complete story during the StoryStage Showcase
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Program Details
REGISTRATION ENDS ON AUGUST 28
4 Sessions | Ages 8–12 | 15 Students Maximum
SATURDAY SESSION
LOCATION
Arwa Coffee
704 E. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
DATE
August 29 - September 26
(August 29, September 12 , September 19 , September 26)
TIME
10 AM - 11 AM CST or 11 AM - 12 PM CST
SUNDAY SESSION
LOCATION
Haraz Coffee House
1076 Rte 59, Aurora, IL 60504
DATE
August 30 - September 22
(August 30, September 13, September 20, September 27)
TIME
10 AM - 11 AM CST or 11 AM - 12 PM CST
Week-by-Week Journey
Week 1
Discover Your Story
Children learn where great stories come from and choose a personal experience they'll develop throughout the program.
Week 2
Build Your Story
Students organize their ideas into a story that's easy to follow and enjoyable to hear.
Week 3
Bring It to Life
We focus on confident delivery through voice, pacing, eye contact, gestures, emotion, and stage presence.
Week 4
StoryStage Showcase
Students step onto the stage and present their story live in front of family and friends. A memorable moment they'll be proud of.
More Than Public Speaking
StoryStage isn't about creating perfect speakers.
It's about helping kids discover that their voice matters.
The confidence they build doesn't stay on stage.
It carries into school presentations, classroom participation, friendships, interviews, leadership opportunities, and everyday conversations.
Meet Sameer
Lawyer. Executive Leader. Speaker. Communication Coach.
After years of leading teams, presenting in high-stakes environments, and helping others find their voice, Sameer now helps young people build the confidence and communication skills many adults wish they had learned earlier.
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
Both sessions include the same curriculum, coaching, and StoryStage Showcase.
Simply choose the day that best fits your schedule.
SATURDAY SESSION
Arwa Coffee
704 E. Boughton Rd. Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Starts on August 29 and ends on September 26
(August 29, September 12 , September 19 , September 26)
SUNDAY SESSION
Haraz Coffee House
1076 Rte 59, Aurora, IL 60504
Starts on August 30 and ends on September 22
(August 30, September 13, September 20, September 27)
WHY THEY TRUST SAMEER
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Great Speaker Starts With One Story.
Confidence doesn't appear overnight.
It grows one conversation, one story, and one courageous step at a time.
If you'd love to see your child become more confident expressing themselves, we'd be honored to welcome them to StoryStage.
Choose the session that works best for your family and invest in your child's growth today.
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