Purpose Retreat
Educators
From an educator at Zimmerman High School, Zimmerman, Minn.:
“Our staff has never felt so connected, driven and positive about a school year as we do now, and teachers attribute it in large part to the Purpose Retreat we attended in the fall.”
The Purpose Retreat — In-Person
Key Learning Objectives
Remind educators of the impact they have on student success in school and in life.
Provide important reflection time for educators to reconnect with the passion that drives their professional purpose.
Help educators identify the challenges in education and find new ways to overcome them.
WHAT TO EXPECT
OUR CONTENT
Youth Frontiers programs are designed to define, explain and inspire key character traits like kindness, courage and respect. Our content is scripted and consistent in delivery from client to client. To make our programs accessible and inviting to all clients, our messaging intentionally avoids topics such as political, social and religious content. When on retreat, staff are expected to communicate the program’s message and refrain from expressing personal beliefs and opinions. Any personal stories staff share to illustrate our character-based content have been vetted and edited as necessary to resonate and connect with our mission.
OUR FACILITATORS
Our programs staff come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds, bringing their strong storytelling, musical performance and facilitation skills to our dynamic programs. Staff are vetted through a multi-step hiring process, undergo annual background checks and participate in ongoing observation, coaching, and training and development opportunities. These efforts are to ensure that we employ facilitators who deliver our message of character, consistently provide high quality programs, and ultimately have a positive impact on everyone they engage with through our retreats.
RETREAT AGENDA
ACTIVITIES
The retreat includes community-building activities that connect colleagues across grade levels and departments.
PRESENTATION
Retreat Staff shares personal stories with humor and heart that will inspire and challenge educators.
SMALL GROUPS
Educators meet in small groups or break-out sessions to deepen their connections with each other and with the retreat content.
SHARING
Educators share their purpose statements and how they plan to remain connected to their unique purposes.
THE DETAILS
PARTICIPANTS
Educators and staff
LENGTH OF RETREAT
3.5 hours
COST TO SCHOOLS
Pricing for the 2024-25 school year:
Twin Cities: $4,595
Midwest: $4,995 (MN, WI, IA, NE)
National: $4,595 + travel costs
WAYS TO FUND IT
Learn about grants and fundraising ideas to help you pay for a retreat.
PREPARE FOR YOUR RETREAT
PREP PACK
A helpful checklist and guide for getting the most out of your retreat.
PRIORITY ONE (P1) FORM
This form tells us everything we need to know to prepare for your retreat.
SAMPLE MEMO TO STAFF
We offer a sample memo to tell school staff about your upcoming retreat.
We would love to talk to you about how the Purpose Retreat
can help inspire character and build community in your school.