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Training for Leaders in Youth Extracurricular Activities

The Time is Now.

I believe youth extracurricular activities have the power to change the world in a positive way. Through this training, owners, teachers, and stakeholders from varying youth extracurricular industries will converge to think expansively, critically and courageously as we explore the ways we can uniquely contribute to the landscape of children’s activities.

The Place is Raleigh.

We’ll convene the first weekend of August 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina, a city known for innovation, development, strategy, and growth. Sessions will be held in the Spotlight Space at Stage Door Dance Productions in the Brier Creek area of Raleigh, a true hub of evolution.

The Schedule is Here!

Day 1: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024

  • COFFEE & ARRIVAL

    Meet fellow attendees, check-in, and get ready for a great day of conversation, curiosity, and learning.

  • RECONCEPTUALIZING THE YOUTH EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

    During this time, we’ll talk about the possibility and power of the youth extracurricular experience, including:

    • Undoing Outdated Systems

    • Redefining Winning

    • Focusing on Belonging and Mattering

  • LUNCH

    Lunch is included and will be served on site to keep the conversation and ideas flowing.

  • USING YOUR POSITION AS A PLATFORM

    How do you weave your organization’s story into your pitch and platform? By increasing intention and knowing exactly what you do, your clients and community will feel more aligned with your brand.

  • ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES TO HELP WITH THE FLOW OF COMMUNICATION AND CONNECTION

    What processes and systems can you easily activate to make your communication and connection resonate within your community and beyond?

  • BREAK

  • CLIENTS AS ALLIES VERSUS ADVERSARIES

    Too often, in the extracurricular space, clients are viewed as adversaries instead of allies. But, when you shift to an ally driven mentality, the power of your institution is unstoppable. We’ll show you how to flip the narrative and generate a culture of transparency and growth.

  • PICK YOUR PROGRAM

    This will be a game show style program where we will share more details on creative and innovative programming we’ve created over the years. This will inspire your next innovative program!

  • THE HOT SEAT

    During this segment, participants will have the opportunity to delve into off-the-record questions, problems, and experiences.

Day 2: Sunday, August 4th, 2024

  • COFFEE & ARRIVAL

    Meet fellow attendees, check-in, and get ready for a great day of conversation, curiosity, and learning.

  • CULTURE IN ACTION

    During this time, we’ll talk about how we can apply meaningful change to our extracurricular programs.

    • Focusing on Mental Wellness

    • Eliminating Shame Culture

    • Recognizing Toxic Achievement Culture

    • Intentional Use of Language in the Classroom

    • Consideration of General Balance and Well-Being

  • LUNCH

    Lunch is included and will be served on site to keep the conversation and ideas flowing.

  • CULTURE PANEL

    Meet students, parents, and staff and have an opportunity for a fully transparent Q&A.

  • BRAND AUDIT & ACTION PLAN

    We will set actionable steps to activate and apply as we head into our new seasons.

The Huddle Experience

Add-On Event

The Huddle Experience is an intimate, roundtable conversation designed for Founders, Owners, and Stakeholders that want to lean-in to their fullest potential. After programming, we will share in dinner and conversation.

Thursday, August 1st

2pm-6pm Programming

Topics include:

  • Metrics, Growth, and Scalability 

  • Revenue Generation 

  • Staffing 

  • Leveraging Technology in Your Business 

  • Pain Points and Extreme Challenges 

6:30pm-9pm

Dinner & Conversation