Behave
Our manners programs are designed to build self-confidence and teach the technical aspects of traditional etiquette and social graces – all in an approachable and fun manner. When you are polished on the outside as well as the inside, you will exude self-esteem and be confident in every situation life hands you!
Petite Protocol
The Gibbes Museum
Southern Protocol is teaming up with renowned art gallery The Gibbes Museum for a Petite Protocol camp this summer. After eating lunch in the museum courtyard, the campers will move into the Welcome Gallery for lessons on all the basics of proper etiquette. Topics will include introductions, behaving in public, phone manners, thank you notes, etc. The camp coincides with the Museum’s Go Global week at camp, so everyday the children will also learn fun facts about manners and behavior in other parts of the world. For more information or to register your child, visit The Gibbes Museum website.
Petite Protocol ages 4-6
June 21-25
12:00 – 2:00 pm
$60 per child
Petite Protocol ages 7-10
June 28 – July 2
12:00 – 2:00 pm
$60 per child
Hazel Parker Playground
After many successful years with Petite Protocol at Hazel Parker Playground on East Bay, Southern Protocol is beyond excited to start it up again this summer! Camp includes all supplies, an afternoon snack, and interactive fun manners lessons that build confidence and self-esteem. We will cover many topics, including the following: proper introductions, body language, sending invitations, writing a perfect thank you note, party manners, sportsmanship, phone/technology manners, and both styles of table manners. Each day is filled with arts and crafts and games as we naviate both proper social skills and technical etiquette!
Registration is done through the City of Charleston.
Ages 4-8
Cost: $90 per student
Offered twice: July 19 – 23 and July 26-30
The Charleston Museum
Petite Protocol moves to Saturday mornings at Charleston Museum! The fun and engaging program teaches young children how to be respectful, courteous and confident in their manners. Your child will have an interactive and educational morning with snacks and crafts. Upcoming dates are listed below (for pricing, more information, and registration click on the date and you will be redirected to Charleston Museum’s website):
Saturday, January 16th
9:00 – 10:30 for ages 4-6
11:00 – 12:30 for ages 7-12
Saturday, February 6th
9:00 – 10:30 for ages 4-6
11:00 – 12:30 for ages 7-12
Due to popular demand, more classes coming soon!
Junior Cotillion
Junior Cotillion is divided into a Level I class for 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students and Level II is for 8th and 9th grade students. Being confident in social situations is critical to ones self-esteem and Junior Cotillion is designed specifically to engage middle and high school students in learning proper etiquette and social dances in an entertaining and straightforward manner.
2009-2010 Class Schedule
Bethany Methodist Church in historic downtown Summerville.
October 13/27
November 10/24
December 8/22 (Christmas Tea)
January 12/26
February 9/23
March 2 (Final Celebration)
2010-2011 Class Schedule
October 12/26
November 9/23
December 7/14 (Christmas Party)
January 11/25
February 8/22 (Final Celebration)
Investment
Level I: Cost $290 (sibling discount offered)
Level II: Cost $315 (sibling discount offered)
Manners
*Petite Protocol: Petite Protocol is a class offered to preschool through middle school aged children. Interactive, fun and engaging, Petite Protocol teaches children to be courteous, respectful and confident. Contact your school to see if Petite Protocol is offered, check our website often for classes around Charleston, or contact us if you’re interested in private/small group lessons.
*Polite Parties: Perfect for birthday parties and other special occasions, Polite Parties teach manners and etiquette in fun and creative settings. Pricing upon request. Choice of Polite Parties include:
-Little Ladies Tea Party: Get all the little girls together for an afternoon of dress-up and “big girl” tea parties! Guests will have a hands-on arts and crafts activity while learning the basics of tea party etiquette.
-Baking Up Manners: Children get to have fun decorating (and eating!) cookies, then learn basic table manners and etiquette while their treats bake. A fun afternoon for your little chef!
Seminars
*Finishing School Seminars: Customizable one-on-one or small group manners classes. Whether you need assistance in interview preparation, table etiquette, traditional social graces, or any other kind of “behave,” we can put together a string of classes specifically tailored to you that yields great results. Pricing upon request.
*Pre-Recruitment Consulting: Designed for high school seniors, rising freshmen, or girls already in enrolled in college, Southern Protocol’s recruitment seminars will teach you how to put your best, polished foot forward before sorority recruitment begins. From manners to your appearance and everything in between, we will have you ready and confident before Round One! Individual consulting as well as group sessions are available. Pricing upon request.
For detailed information on all offered classes, please send an email to contact@southernprotocol.com.