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Agenda

We have an agenda packed with some terrific sessions and great facilitators — not to mention activities and fun for everyone. Keep checking back as we firm things up!

Here's what's in store at this year's Young Workers Leadership Retreat:

Wednesday, September 6

person paddling on the lake

  • Arrive, register and get your room assignment
  • Unpack and settle in
  • Welcome dinner
  • Speakers: Sussanne Skidmore and Hermender Singh Kailley
  • Evening activity
  • Campfire & smores (because campfire)

Thursday, September 7

Wooden conference building above a forested lake

  • Breakfast
  • Class time
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Lunch
  • Canoeing 101
  • Team-building
  • Dinner
  • Evening activity
  • Campfire & smores

Friday, September 8

two canoes on a lakeside dock in the morning mist

  • Breakfast
  • Class time
  • Packing up and clean up
  • Closing activity and goodbyes
  • Return bus ride and box lunch