A community-building experience that fosters relational trust by transforming school staff into a cohesive team that values and honors each other and the mission of their school.
“In 36 years of education, I feel we have more cohesiveness than ever before. This feeling is attributed to the workshop Youth Frontiers presented today.”
Honor Retreat Participant
HONOR IN ACTION
See What One School Had to Say About the Honor Retreat
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Value each other — honor each other.
Increase staff morale and relational trust by setting a positive tone for the year.
Enhance professional learning communities by deepening staff relationships.
Increase professional collaboration.
RETREAT ELEMENTS
Activities
Community-building across grade levels & departments
Presentations
Stories shared with humor & heart
Small Groups
Deepen connections with each other
Reflection
Reflect on your unique skills & gifts, and those of others
Sharing
Acknowledge & honor your colleagues
DETAILS
WHO?
All school staff
HOW LONG?
3.5 hours
COST?
Pricing for the 2025-26 school year:
Twin Cities Metro: $4,945 (within 100 miles of YF office)
100 miles+ of the Twin Cities: $4,945 + travel costs
HOW TO FUND IT?
Learn about grants and fundraising ideas to help you pay for a retreat.