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Respect Retreat®
Grades 9, 10 or 11

 

A day for students to experience what school would be like if everyone was respected, and to challenge them to respect themselves and others.
Prepare for Your Respect Retreat
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We empower students to respect themselves
more, and we engage the bystanders to stand up for
the value of respect in their school.
See what one school had to say about the Respect Retreat
Key Learning Objectives for the Retreat

respect number 1Help students realize they matter, others matter and what they do matters.

respect number twoUnderstand that disrespectful behavior is harmful and engage bystanders to stand up.

respect number threeIdentify ways to improve the culture of respect in your school and community.

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

respect energyHIGH-ENERGY

With original music and high-energy facilitators, we encourage kids to play, laugh and connect with one another.

respect activitiesACTIVITIES

Community-building activities designed to break down social barriers help foster stronger relationships among students.

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Our Program Staff share personal stories centered on the value of the day. With humor and heart, they challenge kids to make a difference in their school.

respect small groupsSMALL GROUPS

Throughout the day, students meet in small groups, facilitated by high school or adult leaders, to talk about what they are learning and experiencing.

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At the end of the retreat, students have a chance to stand up and commit to how they will stand up for respect in their school community.

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After the retreat, our follow-up videos, student evaluations (online only), classroom materials and posters help extend the impact of the retreat. View follow-up materials.

THE DETAILS

GRADES

9th, 10th or 11th
(YF retreats are designed to work with only one grade level on each retreat.)

LENGTH OF RETREAT

5.5 hours

COST TO SCHOOLS

Pricing for the 2024-25 school year:

Twin Cities: $3,745
Midwest: $4,145 (MN, WI, IA, NE)
National: $3,745 + travel costs

Flexible pricing options are available for smaller schools (classes with fewer than 40 students). Call us at 952.922.0222 for more information.

WAYS TO FUND IT

Learn about grants and fundraising ideas to help you pay for a retreat.

LEARN MORE

PREPARE FOR YOUR RETREAT

PREP PACK

A helpful checklist and guide for getting the most out of your retreat.

Prep Pack

PRIORITY ONE (P1) FORM

This form tells us everything we need to know to prepare for your retreat.

Priority One (P1) Form

SAMPLE MEMO TO STAFF

We offer a sample memo to tell school staff about your upcoming retreat.

Memo to Staff

LETTER TO CAREGIVERS

We offer a sample letter to tell parents and caregivers about your upcoming retreat.

Letter to Caregivers

*In Spanish, Hmong and Somali.

We would love to talk to you about how the Respect Retreat
can help inspire character and build community in your school.

 

Please contact us at 952.922.0222 or info@youthfrontiers.org to learn more.