STEM Programs Near Me

Location Options: In Home Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I taught Language Arts for 33 years in public schools in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Texas. Presently, I work as a freelance English/ESL instructor for Cartus. I have taught both children and adults English from a myriad of countries including Brazil, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, Thailand, Indonesia, France, Italy, Turkey, and Puerto Rico. I have my own English business. In addition, I have given drum lessons to beginner and intermediate students. I have played drums for several decades. I am able to instruct in the following percussive areas: syncopation-Ted Reed, different time Signatures-3/4, 5/4, 6/8, 4/4, 12/8; rock, jazz and Latin rhythms. Formal Education: Boston University-Bachelor of Science in education Drum Lessons in Montreal Performing Experience: www.reverbnation.com/firenrbones Experience Teaching: 4 years drums 36 years English

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 100 Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: My personal studio is based in Lockhart Texas. My professional music career started in 2019 as an ACC undergraduate until I transferred Fall of 2021 to the University of Texas at Austin studying music composition. I have spent the last 3 years studying the fundamentals of music such as theory and aural skills. I have also worked in many teaching environments such as the Texas school of the Deaf as an educator as well. I have a lot of experience with sound engineering and synthesized sounds. Formal Education: Austin Community College 2 University of Texas at Austin 2 Performing Experience: ACC Jazz Big Band (Trombone) UT Symphony Band (Trombone) Experience Teaching: Texas school for the Deaf -Education- Degree: BM Music Composition School: University of Texas at Austin Dates: 2021-10

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Pop, Metal, Folk, Funk, Soul, Reggae Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Musician instructed in music theory, guitar technique, audio recording equipment and audio recording software. Formal Education: UTSA Music Honor Role 2008 -Education- Degree: Audio Engineering School: Audio EnginEARing Institute Dates: 2016-11 -Awards- Name:Honor Roll Institution:UTSA Music Department Awarded:2008-08

Journey to a place where cooking and creativity coalesce to celebrate cultures from around the world. Each day, kids will explore global cuisines, discover new foods, and experiment with enticing ingredients, creating vibrant dishes inspired by diverse traditions. Along the way, they’ll discover how food and creativity expand our understanding of the world, fostering connection, appreciation, and unity through the shared stories and flavors that bring us together. Your young chef will: -Learn cooking techniques from different cultures and prepare authentic dishes using traditional ingredients -Create food-inspired art projects that celebrate global traditions and cultural expressions -Cultivate curiosity for new foods by exploring international herbs, spices, and flavors -Build cultural awareness and appreciation through stories, traditions, and the shared experience of preparing and enjoying meals together Daily Schedule: 9:00-9:30 AM: Arrivals and Activity Centers ‍9:30-9:50 AM: Welcome Circle and Stretching ‍9:50-11:00 AM: Cook Brunch ‍11:00-11:30 AM: Eat, Cleanup, and Quiet Time ‍11:30-12:45 PM: Cook Lunch and STEAM Activity ‍12:45-1:15 PM: Eat, Cleanup, and Quiet Time ‍1:15-2:15 PM: Outdoor Play ‍2:15-2:40 PM: Snack and Cleanup ‍2:40-3:00 PM: Closing Circle and Pick-Up

This is a 6 week Session! Students will build a few Robots and will learn basic Robotics programming using SCRATCH to manipulate the Robot using a designated Theme. Depending on the student's abilities, they will be challenged accordingly and paired with a student with similar capabilities. All students will receive, to keep, 3 themed mini Figurines. Theme: Ninja

This is a 6 week Session! Students will build a few Robots and will learn basic Robotics programming using SCRATCH to manipulate the Robot using a designated Theme. Depending on the student's abilities, they will be challenged accordingly and paired with a student with similar capabilities. All students will receive, to keep, 3 themed mini Figurines. Theme: Ninja

This is a 6 week Session! Students will build a few Robots and will learn basic Robotics programming using SCRATCH to manipulate the Robot using a designated Theme. Depending on the student's abilities, they will be challenged accordingly and paired with a student with similar capabilities. All students will receive, to keep, 3 themed mini Figurines. Theme: Ninja

This is a 6 week Session! Students will build a few Robots and will learn basic Robotics programming using SCRATCH to manipulate the Robot using a designated Theme. Depending on the student's abilities, they will be challenged accordingly and paired with a student with similar capabilities. All students will receive, to keep, 3 themed mini Figurines. Theme: Ninja

This is a 6 week Session! Students will build a few Robots and will learn basic Robotics programming using SCRATCH to manipulate the Robot using a designated Theme. Depending on the student's abilities, they will be challenged accordingly and paired with a student with similar capabilities. All students will receive, to keep, 3 themed mini Figurines. Theme: Ninja

This is a Level 1 class — ideal for beginners in Grades 5–8! No prior experience necessary. Students MUST be in Grades 5-8 (No exceptions.) ( Not sure which class your student took or what level is right? Just reach out at info@highestspeak.com—we’re happy to help! If they have never taken a class with Highest Speak, our Level 1 is the perfect start!) Talk Trekkers: Intro to Public Speaking (Grades 5–8) This 5-session, interactive class is designed to help middle schoolers become confident, engaging speakers in a supportive, encouraging, and FUN environment. Whether your student wants to speak up more in class, prep for debate, lead presentations, or simply build everyday confidence, this course is the perfect starting point. In this 5-session, small-group course, students will: - Learn the key elements of strong public speaking and explore different types of speeches - Develop strategies to manage stage fright and speak with clarity - Participate in creative public speaking games and on-the-spot speech challenges - Present to the group during every class - Improve their impromptu speaking and speech structuring abilities - Receive individualized feedback from instructors and peers - Practice both prepared speeches and spontaneous speaking Students will explore multiple speaking formats—persuasive, informative, entertaining, and storytelling—to discover their voice and style. Our instructors are not only experienced educators and public speaking coaches—they’re also performers and comedians, so classes are always lively and fun! 💬 Please Note: If there are more than 10 students enrolled, we always have two instructors to ensure personalized attention and feedback. Light assignments may be given. Practicing outside of class helps students apply their new skills and build lasting confidence. 🎤 Bonus Opportunity: Magic Mic Night! All Fall Highest Speak students are invited (for a small fee) to perform at our Halloween-themed Magic Mic Night on Friday, October 24 (7:30-9PM)! Students can share a favorite class piece or a new one (2 minutes max). 🎭 Mandatory rehearsal on Wednesday October 21 (6:00–8:00 PM) or Sunday October 19 (3-5pm) Each performer may bring 2 guests. Spots are limited — sign up ASAP to secure yours!

This is a Level 1 class — ideal for beginners in Grades 5–8! No prior experience necessary. Students MUST be in Grades 5-8 (No exceptions.) ( Not sure which class your student took or what level is right? Just reach out at info@highestspeak.com—we’re happy to help! If they have never taken a class with Highest Speak, our Level 1 is the perfect start! ) Talk Trekkers: Intro to Public Speaking (Grades 5–8) This 5-session, interactive class is designed to help middle schoolers become confident, engaging speakers in a supportive, encouraging, and FUN environment. Whether your student wants to speak up more in class, prep for debate, lead presentations, or simply build everyday confidence, this course is the perfect starting point. In this 5-session, small-group course, students will: - Learn the key elements of strong public speaking and explore different types of speeches - Develop strategies to manage stage fright and speak with clarity - Participate in creative public speaking games and on-the-spot speech challenges - Present to the group during every class - Improve their impromptu speaking and speech structuring abilities - Receive individualized feedback from instructors and peers - Practice both prepared speeches and spontaneous speaking Students will explore multiple speaking formats—persuasive, informative, entertaining, and storytelling—to discover their voice and style. Our instructors are not only experienced educators and public speaking coaches—they’re also performers and comedians, so classes are always lively and fun! 💬 Please Note: If there are more than 10 students enrolled, we always have two instructors to ensure personalized attention and feedback. Light assignments may be given. Practicing outside of class helps students apply their new skills and build lasting confidence.

This is a Level 1 class — perfect for beginners! No prior experience is necessary. ( Not sure what class your child took before or which level is the best fit? Just reach out at info@highestspeak.com—we’re happy to help! If they have never taken a complete Highest Speak course, this is the perfect starting point!) Talk Trekkers: Intro to Public Speaking This high-energy, small-group class is the perfect launchpad for new public speakers! Designed especially for our beginner Highest Speakers, this 5-session series is incredibly fun, highly interactive, and packed with hands-on learning. Throughout the course, students will: - Explore the fundamentals of effective public speaking and different speech styles - Learn tools to manage public speaking nerves with confidence - Play dynamic speech games and complete fun in-class speaking challenges - Present to the group in every class - Sharpen their quick-thinking and impromptu speaking skills - Receive personalized feedback from the instructor and their peers - Practice both prepared and on-the-spot (impromptu) speeches Students will experiment with a variety of speaking styles, including persuasive, informative, entertaining, and storytelling formats. All of our instructors are professional educators and public speaking coaches—and they’re also experienced performers and comedians—so students can expect to have a blast while they learn! 💬 Please note: No class on Sept. 23 due to Student Holiday. Also, light homework may be assigned, and students get the most out of the class when they take time to practice skills outside of our sessions.

Welcome to our STEM After-School Program, Your kids will be involved with our Hands-on Science, Math, Robotics, Coding and Electricity & Electronics curriculum while having fun going through fun and exiting experiments and projects always supported and guided by our Stem Instructors that will keep young minds learning and thriving!

***This course is ONLY for Grades k-2** Take a journey to the farthest reaches of the imagination while learning about the ocean, Mars, a futuristic city, and more! We’ll create Movie posters, map out universal tree houses, develop comic book characters and much more. Spend each week experimenting with Crayola® products and many art techniques like sculpting, collage, and mixed media. Discover different design careers and use the design thinking process to solve real-world problems. If you would like to inquire about scholarship opportunities, please contact Alicia Hardy-Josephs at ahardyjosephs@nredlearn.org | Si desea consultar sobre oportunidades de becas, comuníquese con Alicia Hardy-Josephs @ ahardyjosephs@nredlearn.org

Camp Gymbo is a program that is full of academics and fun summertime camp activities - messy art, singing around the campfire, hands-on science experiments, travel around the world with Gymbo's jet setters! Two hours of solid learning, energizing physical activities and fun socialization.

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!

"Minecraft Coding Adventure – This Summer! SiliconValley4U’s Minecraft Coding Summer Camp Get ready for an epic summer filled with building, exploring, and coding! In our Minecraft Coding Summer Camp, students will dive into the limitless world of Minecraft—where imagination knows no bounds. Campers will build their own worlds, battle mobs, and explore diverse landscapes, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. With a fun twist on traditional gameplay, this camp blends creativity and technology to teach students how to modify and program inside the game they love. Classes are taught on site, so students can join the adventure in person! Create. Code. Explore. This summer, turn Minecraft into your coding playground! Enroll now!