KINDNESS RETREAT®
4th or 5th Grade
A high-energy day to give students tools to develop empathy and promote kindness.
“In my nine years of education, this was the coolest experience I’ve been a part of. The community that it fostered and the way the YF leaders got kids involved was mesmerizing.”
Fifth-grade teacher – 2023
KINDNESS IN ACTION
See What One School Had to Say About the Kindness Retreat
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You can be an “everyday hero” for someone.
Understand why and how to make kind choices.
Enhance empathy skills to understand how words and actions affect others.
Develop conflict-resolution strategies that can be used in response to unkind actions.
RETREAT ELEMENTS
Activities
High-energy music & games
Presentations
Stories shared with humor & heart
Small Groups
Time to process, connect & learn
Sharing
Chance to stand up & commit to an act of kindness
Follow-up
Additional resources to extend the impact beyond the retreat
DETAILS
WHO?
4th or 5th grade students
(YF retreats are designed to work with only one grade level on each retreat.)
HOW LONG?
5 Hours
COST?
Pricing for the 2025-26 school year:
Twin Cities Metro: $3,595 (within 100 miles of YF office)
100 miles+ of the Twin Cities: $3,595 + travel costs
PREPARE FOR 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.
LETTER TO CAREGIVERS
We offer a sample letter to tell parents and caregivers about your upcoming retreat.