Character Academy
Young Adults (ages 16-24+)
Preparing for the Road Ahead
Character Academy participants will go through workshops designed to equip them with the character tools they need to navigate the sometimes challenging road of life.
Who is this for?
Young adults ages 16-24 who are ready to engage in a dynamic cohort experience that will challenge, grow and inspire them to live with greater character and make a positive impact on their community.
High Schools
Colleges
Nonprofits
Corporations
Faith Groups
IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
COMPASSION
Take Care, Give Care
Participants will learn about the importance of self-care and how to cultivate greater compassion, a critical trait for navigating life’s challenges with resilience.
CONFIDENCE
Be Seen — in Service of Others
We all matter, and our unique voices matter. In this session, participants learn tools to combat nerves, summon a sense of power, and speak up at school, work and beyond.
GRATITUDE
Express Gratitude, Increase Resilience
Participants learn strategies for cultivating a personal gratitude practice, which can help them bolster resilience to stress and flourish at school, at work and in life.
PERSPECTIVE
Busyness and the Big Picture
When we focus on life’s busyness, we risk losing sight of the bigger picture. In this session, participants “zoom out” to gain perspective on their to-dos and discover how they connect to what’s important.
PRESENCE
Putting People First
In this session, participants explore what it means to be fully present to those around them and how our presence can communicate the message “you matter.”
PURPOSE
Using Gifts for Good
Purpose gives life meaning. Participants will experience an inspirational lesson that helps them identify their personal gifts and talents in order to serve the world’s greatest needs.
DETAILS
WHO
Leaders from your company, school or nonprofit
WHAT
2.5-hour workshops grounded in connection, growth and reflection
WHEN
Scheduled with your organization
WHERE
Retreat location(s) chosen by organization
(virtual options available)
HOW MUCH
Connect with us to discuss a personalized workshop series.
In-person workshops span 150 minutes. Virtual workshops span roughly 90 minutes.
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.
We would be happy to help you choose the best Character Academy workshops for your group.