STEM Programs in Reston, VA

🎉 Free Fall Frenzy! 🎤 Fundamentals of Public Speaking for Parents and Kids (Grades 2–4) 🗓️ Sunday, October 5 | 1:30-2:30pm 📍 Hosted by Highest Speak We don’t just tell you how our classes work — we have kids AND parents experience it! Join us for a fun, fast-paced, and completely free one-hour workshop where kids (Grades 2–4) and their parents will learn the fundamentals of public speaking through games, movement, and hands-on practice — together! In this session, you'll: 🎤 Learn key performance skills like body language, eye contact, and vocal energy 🎲 Play super fun speaking games that get both kids and parents involved 💡 Get a real feel for the Highest Speak approach — not just by hearing about it, but by doing it! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families new to public speaking and Highest Speak 📣 Already taken our classes? You may know this material — but come for the fun and games! 🚨 Space is limited! Register today to join the frenzy and experience it for yourself! Please limit to 1 parent with attending child!

✨ Tell It Well: A Halloween Themed Storytelling & Story Writing Workshop (Grades 9–12) 3.5-Hour Workshop | Fun, Creative, and Confidence-Building It's Highest Speak's FAVORITE time of year! In this engaging, spirited, Halloween Themed workshop, students will learn how to craft and share powerful stories—through fun games, interactive activities, and real-time practice! Whether they’re new to storytelling or looking to take it further, this high-energy session is designed to build confidence and creativity. 🔑 Workshop Highlights: - Practice the Art of Storytelling Performance: Learn to bring stories to life using voice, expression, movement, and timing. - Explore Story Structure: Understand how to shape compelling personal or fictional stories with clear flow and emotional impact. - Use Stories Everywhere: Discover how to naturally incorporate storytelling into interviews, conversations, speeches, and more. Students will receive personalized feedback from instructors and peers in a supportive and encouraging environment! Storytelling is one of the most fun—and powerful—ways to practice public speaking, especially during this spooky and magical time of year!

🎄 Holiday Pitch: A Persuasive Speaking Workshop for Grades 9–12 3.5-Hour Workshop | Festive, Fun, and Full of Confidence-Building In this high-energy holiday workshop, students will learn how to persuade with purpose—through laughter, games, and festive fun! Using holiday-themed prompts and activities, students will explore the fundamentals of persuasive speaking in a playful, non-intimidating environment. 🔑 Workshop Highlights: - Learn the Structure of Persuasive Speeches and how to adjust messaging based on the audience. - Practice Both Prepared and Impromptu Persuasive Speaking, using real-time feedback. - Give and Receive Peer and Instructor Feedback to refine content, tone, and delivery. - We’ll pitch ideas, debate holiday favorites, and craft convincing arguments—all while building speaking confidence and having a blast. Perfect for teens who want to boost their skills for school, interviews, college prep, or life in general. 🎁 Come ready to speak, laugh, and bring your holiday cheer—it’s time to make your pitch!

A 3.5-Hour Speech Performance Workshop for High Schoolers (Beginners or Experienced) In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, students will learn and practice the essential tools of powerful speech delivery—volume, tone, body language, eye contact, and overall presence—to come across more confident and engaging in any setting. Whether it’s a prepared speech or an impromptu moment, this session will help students build real-world speaking skills they can use in class, interviews, competitions, and beyond. Expect plenty of movement, laughter, practice, and transformation. We will: - Learn Strategy to Manage Nerves - Learn Performance Techniques for ANY kind of speech - Practice delivery and get feedback through multiple speech rounds. - Give and get peer feedback. - Learn through various skill building games to make it an enjoyable experience! Perfect for beginners or experienced speakers looking to sharpen their delivery—fun, fast-paced, and seriously useful.

🎉 Free Fall Frenzy! 🎤 Fundamentals of Public Speaking for Parents and Tweens/Teens (Grades 5-8) 🗓️ Sunday, September 28| 6-7pm 📍 Hosted by Highest Speak We don’t just tell you how our classes work — we have kids AND parents experience it! Join us for a fun, fast-paced, and completely free one-hour workshop where kids (Grades 5-8) and their parents will learn the fundamentals of public speaking through games, movement, and hands-on practice — together! In this session, you'll: 🎤 Learn key performance skills like body language, eye contact, and vocal energy 🎲 Play super fun speaking games that get both kids and parents involved 💡 Get a real feel for the Highest Speak approach — not just by hearing about it, but by doing it! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for families new to public speaking and Highest Speak 📣 Already taken our classes? You may know this material — but come for the fun and games! 🚨 Space is limited! Register today to join the frenzy and experience it for yourself! Please limit to 1 parent with attending child!