Instant Challenge Skills Workshop

Facilitated by Academy of Science & Technology Volunteers

Event Information

• Sign up early because these workshops have historically filled up fast!
• The workshop is open to Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Level teams but not Early Learning / Rising Stars.
• Teams will learn and practice a variety of instant challenge skills.
• All teams will attend a Skills Workshop on How to Make a Memorable Story for IC and Team Challenges.
• Teams will then break out into groups and rotate through five Instant Challenge rooms and one “How to Use Improv in an Instant Challenge” room (Approximately 20 minutes each.)
• The instant challenges for each session are the same. Teams should attend only one session!
• Each team must have at least one parent or team manager, but no more than two, with them the entire workshop since our space is limited for many of the challenges.
• Feel free to bring a small snack and drinks for your team. We will have a 5 minute break halfway through the workshop to debrief and refuel!

Dates & Locations

• November 7th, 2026 @ Collins Intermediate
  • Morning Session: Check-in 8:40 AM – 8:55 AM – Workshop 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon Session: Check-in 12:40 PM – 12:55 PM – Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• January 9th @ The Woodlands College Park High School
  • Morning Session: Check-in 8:40 AM – 8:55 AM – Workshop 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Afternoon Session: Check-in 12:40 PM – 12:55 PM – Workshop 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration

The cost to register is $50.00 per team. Registration is first-come, first-served, and is limited to 24 teams per session.
Please be aware that refunds will only be available if a waitlisted team is available to take your spot!

Registration opens on October 13th @ 6:00 PM
Registration for the November session closes on November 4th @ 9:00 PM or when all spots are taken
Registration for the January session closes on January 6th @ 9:00 PM or when all spots are taken

Purchase one ticket per team!