In an effort to help young ladies and gentlemen become more self-confident and courteous, The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, Inc. and the Wild Dunes Resort offer Civil Savvy Camp. The program is presented at the Wild Dunes Resort, a Charleston Island Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina from Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27, 2014.

The five-day camp will help young ladies and gentlemen, ages 11-15 achieve important leadership and social skills.

Morning sessions of etiquette include:

Beliefs
Manners are the basis of confidence
Confidence is the foundation of leadership
Positive attitudes
Behaviors and beliefs
Trust changes everything
Self-respect that enables respect for others

Skills
Sportsmanship
Conveying the proper handshake
Introducing yourself and others
The importance of eye contact
Extending and accepting invitations
Thank you notes
Dining skills
Giving and receiving compliments
Telephone etiquette
Smart phone etiquette
Poise, a self reflection
Posture to presence
The art of listening
The skill of speaking
Host etiquette
Guest etiquette
And more.

Daily lunch tutorials will follow in the formal dining room.

Afternoon sessions will introduce the students to:
The fundamentals of social dancing
Public speaking
Image development
Respect for your body, the art of Qi Gong
Respect for yourself - The art of self defense
The program includes morning and afternoon classes, daily lunch tutorials, handouts, guest speakers, pool party, an afternoon tea and a graduation dinner.

Additional sponsors of the program include: Wild Dunes Resort, Debbie Housand Dance, Unlimited Resources and Hearsay Communications. Overnight packages are available upon request.