Full program walkthrough · Spring 2026 Cohort
We teach kids to speak confidently in everyday moments not just prepared presentations. Because life rarely hands you a script.
Impromptu speaking, quick thinking, and pressure-tested confidence. Skills that work in classrooms, social settings, and beyond.
Personality development at the core. We help kids find their authentic voice not a polished performance, but genuine self-expression.
Intimate cohorts of 15–25 students ensure every child is seen, heard, and coached not lost in a crowd.
Every student takes the stage at Shelter Rock Library, East Williston · 2:00–4:00 PM · Family & friends welcome
As parents, we raised our children with one core belief: your voice is your most powerful asset. We built habits of listening deeply, thinking clearly, and speaking authentically not just on a stage, but in every room they walked into.
As our kids prepared to leave for college, we realized these skills were rare. Most speaking programs teach kids to perform. Very few teach them to find their voice in everyday moments in a classroom disagreement, a job interview, a conversation with a stranger.
That gap is what we set out to fill. We believe every child has something worth saying. Our job is to help them say it.
Our background spans cultural diversity, professional leadership, and certified yoga instruction giving us a unique lens on confidence, presence, and authentic expression that goes far beyond any script or stage.
7 graduates · Grand Finale at Shelter Rock Library · June 27, 2026
A certified yoga instructor and lifelong communicator, Ashish brings the philosophy that speaking is not just a skill it's a practice. His approach weaves together mindfulness, cultural adaptability, and impromptu confidence to help students find their authentic voice.
Ritu brings warmth, structure, and deep emotional intelligence to every session. Her ability to connect with students especially those who are hesitant or shy creates the safe space that makes transformation possible.
Ages 10–14 · Grades 5–8 · Foundation track for first-time students. Build courage, presence, and the ability to speak from the heart.
Break the ice, discover your communication style, and speak for the first time in front of the group.
Great speakers are great listeners first. Learn to hear others and respond thoughtfully not just react.
Experience the power of impromptu speaking. Organize thoughts quickly and express ideas clearly even without prep.
Body language, eye contact, and energy learn how presence shapes how others perceive you.
Clarity, articulation, and turning feelings into words. Move beyond filler words and vague statements.
Confidence in impromptu settings. Real-world roleplays, hot seat Q&A, and meeting strangers.
Move beyond scripts and speak with authenticity and emotion. Connect with an audience, not just address them.
Rehearse your Grand Finale presentation and reflect on your personal transformation over 8 weeks.
Every student takes the stage · Shelter Rock Library · 2:00–4:00 PM · Families welcome
Ages 15–18 · Grades 9–12 · From self-awareness to persuasion, storytelling, and leadership presence. College-ready communication skills.
Self-awareness, communication identity, and breaking the walls that keep your voice hidden.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos the persuasion triangle. Debate real topics and build structured arguments under pressure.
Storytelling, turning points, and emotional connection. Your story arc and how to make it land.
Disagreement, respect, and high-stakes communication. Say what you mean kindly but clearly.
Impromptu mastery, mock college interviews, networking introductions, and why your perspective matters.
Speak without a script. Think clearly under pressure and articulate ideas spontaneously and persuasively.
Non-verbal communication, tone, and how to command attention and move people with your words.
Refine your signature 3-minute talk. Hook, story, insight, call to action your mic moment.
Every student delivers a TED-style talk · Shelter Rock Library · 2:00–4:00 PM
For Spring 2026 graduates ready to go deeper. Advanced leadership, mentorship, and mastery of influence, storytelling, and presence.
Level 2 is for students who completed the Spring 2026 cohort and are ready to go from confident speakers to emerging leaders. Expect deeper work, higher stakes, and a showcase that will genuinely challenge and inspire you.
Who are you as a leader-communicator? Advanced self-audit and identity mapping.
Multi-stakeholder persuasion, ethical influence, and navigating complex disagreements.
Advanced narrative signature stories, vulnerability as strength, and storytelling under pressure.
High-stakes scenarios, real-world practice, and the art of staying grounded when the pressure is real.
Facilitation skills, peer coaching, and creating space for others to speak up.
Craft, rehearse, and deliver your most powerful talk yet a full signature presentation for the Grand Finale.
Level 2 students anchor the showcase · Shelter Rock Library · 2:00–4:00 PM
A book club reimagined for the next generation. Kids don't just read they analyze, debate, create, and present. Programs geared to increase reading speed and retention. Every week, a new session, a new way to think and speak.
Age-appropriate books spanning fiction, biography, and ideas. Curated to spark conversation, not just comprehension.
Facilitated group conversations that build critical thinking, empathy, and the ability to articulate complex ideas.
Students create visual summaries, character maps, debate cards, or short presentations turning reading into making.
Each session ends with a student-led presentation or argument building the link between reading, thinking, and speaking.
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Get Notified → grabthemicny@gmail.comSix hours a day. Six weeks of summer. A mix of public speaking, improvisation, mindfulness, yoga, and pure fun. For students ages 10–18 who want a summer that actually changes them.
Daily speaking challenges, impromptu rounds, and performance workshops.
Think fast, play big, and lose the fear of being wrong in front of others.
Certified yoga instruction. Calm the body, sharpen the mind, own the room.
Confidence-building through play. Sing, perform, and have fun without judgment.
Pitch ideas, practice persuasion, and experience real-world communication challenges.
End every week with a performance or presentation for family and friends.
Summer 2027 planning is underway. Express interest now to get early access and priority enrollment.
Express Interest → grabthemicny@gmail.com"The transformation I saw in my child over just 6 weeks was something I didn't expect. They walk into rooms differently now with a calm confidence that wasn't there before."
"I used to freeze up when a teacher called on me. Now I actually want to answer. Grab the Mic didn't just teach me to speak it taught me to think."
"Ashish and Ritu have a gift for meeting kids exactly where they are. My daughter was one of the quietest in the room on Week 1. By the Grand Finale, she held that stage."
"The Grand Finale was one of the proudest moments I've had as a parent. Watching my son stand up there, confident and calm I had tears in my eyes."
Three tracks · 8 sessions · Grand Finale December 5, 2026 · Small group sizes
Three tracks running this fall. All sessions are in-person at East Williston, NY evenings 7–8 PM. Spots are limited to keep groups small and coaching personal.
Ages 10–14 · Starts Oct 6 · New students welcome
Ages 15–18 · Starts Oct 7 · New students + MS Level 1 grads
High School · Starts Oct 8 · HS Level 1 graduates only
Shelter Rock Library · 2:00–4:00 PM · All families welcome
Spots are limited. Click below to fill out our enrollment form and secure your child's place in Fall 2026.