Etiquette Courses for Children & Teens

“Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.”

- Marian Wright Edelman (American Children’s Rights Activist)

Virtual Programs

Children’s Introduction to Etiquette

The Virtual Signature Children’s Introduction to Etiquette course is designed to introduce children ages 5-11 to the basics of modern etiquette. In this course, your child will be introduced to the importance of a positive mindset, polite greetings, magical words and basic dining etiquette. This fast-paced and interactive 30 minute program is a great supplement to your child’s virtual learning experience!

Summer sessions are now live! For information on private instruction, please e-mail hello@courtneyopalkoetiquette.com.

Children’s Etiquette Academy

The Virtual Children’s Etiquette Academy is a five week program designed to give children ages 5-11 a thorough understanding of modern etiquette. Each week, a live and interactive 30 minute lesson will be provided via ZOOM. Additional resources and weekly challenges will be provided to parents to continue the lesson throughout the week. At the completion of the course, each child will be mailed a special package containing a Certificate of Accomplishment, additional resources and fun goodies to celebrate their achievement!

The Virtual Children’s Etiquette Academy will return for the FALL 2024 Session beginning on Monday, September 16. Registration will open in July.

The Academy is an excellent addition to your child’s homeschool or virtual learning experience! Your child will graduate with a core set of positive life skills, setting them up for success now and in the future!

Your child will learn:

  • Week 1: Positive Mindset & Body Language

  • Week 2: Respectful Communication

  • Week 3: Modern Social Etiquette

  • Week 4: Sportsmanship

  • Week 5: Dining Etiquette for Home & Restaurants

Upon registration, parents will receive a Welcome Packet with course information and a detailed guide to enhancing their child’s virtual experience at home.


Private Instruction for Children & Teens

Virtual or In-person*

Interested in private courses for your child or teen? From positive mindset & respectful communication to advanced dining & social etiquette, we will create a fun and engaging experience to promote and encourage practical life skills .

This program can be offered virtual, in-person in partnership with The Rugby Grille at The Townsend Hotel or in-home*.

Our Private Instruction program includes a complementary consultation and is customized to meet their individual needs and goals.


Etiquette Training for Small Groups

Youth groups associated with scouts, schools and social clubs can take advantage of our unique “My Manners Matter” programs either virtually or in-person*. Our program makes learning manners fun and children will leave ready to proudly show off their new skills.

From polite greetings to magic words and basic dining etiquette, children and teens will build a foundation of life skills to practice at home. These program are ideal for social groups, homeschool co-ops, and educational groups and can be customized to meet your groups particular goals.

Material is customized to interest and age.

Topics Include:

  • My Manners Matter

  • Kind & Confident Teens

  • Social Media Etiquette

  • Dining Etiquette

Small group instruction is limited to availability. Please inquire today for Fall/Winter 2024-2025 booking.