🎤 Toastmasters International & Youth: Building Voices of the Future

Toastmasters International has helped millions of adults around the world become better speakers and leaders — but communication skills aren’t just for grown-ups. That’s why we’re excited to announce that we're hosting a Toastmasters-style speech competition just for kids!

If you're a parent or educator, this is a fantastic opportunity to help young people step into their confidence, strengthen their voice, and learn skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

🌱 Why Public Speaking for Kids?

Communication is more than just talking — it’s how we share ideas, solve problems, and make an impact. When kids learn to express themselves early on, they gain:

• 📌 Confidence in social and academic settings

• 📌 The ability to organize and present thoughts clearly

• 📌 Skills for interviews, leadership, and future careers

• 📌 A safe space to develop emotional intelligence and creativity

This speech competition is designed to nurture those skills in a positive, age-appropriate environment.

🗣️ What Is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit that helps people improve their public speaking and leadership abilities. In adult clubs, members practice giving prepared speeches, speaking off the cuff, and providing constructive feedback — and now we’re adapting that experience for younger participants.

🏆 About the Kids’ Speech Competition

Our upcoming youth competition will introduce students to the magic of the Toastmasters format in a fun and encouraging way. Participants will:

• Prepare and deliver short speeches on topics they care about

• Practice impromptu speaking through quick-thinking challenges

• Learn how to give and receive positive, helpful feedback

• Build confidence by speaking in front of an audience

No prior experience is needed — just a willingness to try something new!

🎯 Why Parents Should Get Involved

As a parent, you want your child to feel empowered, articulate, and ready for the future. This event offers all of that and more. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about learning to speak up, think critically, and grow in a supportive community.

Whether your child is a natural talker or a quiet thinker, they’ll come away with valuable skills that will benefit them in school, friendships, and beyond.

📍 Get Involved

Interested in having your child participate or volunteering to help?Reach out to us for sign-up details, event dates, or to learn more about how Toastmasters is transforming young voices into confident leaders.

Let’s help the next generation speak boldly, lead kindly, and shine brightly.