WHAT IS A

                                 COURAGE CONFERENCE?

AGE GROUPS:  6th grade, 7th grade, or 8th grade

 

This Courage Retreat is designed to inspire character by teaching and motivating both individual children and the entire grades or youth groups to act with moral courage and identify the social fears and peer pressures that impede responsible decision-making.  The retreat encourages students to take positive risks that make a healthy difference for themselves and their peers here at Pueblo.  Participation in the retreat results in student’s identifying ways they can muster the courage to stand up for themselves and stand up for others.   

 

The students’ day includes a dynamic mix of activities, designed to have the greatest possible impact on participants. These activities include community-building activities to foster stronger relationships, skills-building activities to enhance self and social awareness, and Large-group presentations to learn through the power of storytelling: Acting with Courage to stand up for yourself, overcoming fear relating so they can stand up for others, and making decisions to engage in specific personal acts of courage.

 

                               Key Learning Objectives

 

Identify personal fears and understand that everyone has them

 

Commit to acting with courage to make your school a better place

 

Deepen relationships with classmates to break down social barriers

 

                                      HELPFUL HINTS

• Students need to dress comfortably (i.e., shorts, T-Shirt, tennis shoes) because there are some really cool physical activities

• Students need to bring a sack lunch that day (or order one from the cafeteria)

• Students are encouraged to bring a bottle of water and a snack as well.

        

 

         CONTACT JULIE JASKOLSKI at WINDHORSE COUNSELING:

                   480-459- 9994 for prices, details, and availability