Field Forum – How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?
Online ForumParticipants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids’ questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love... Read more »
Workshop – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice
Online WorkshopYouth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be. It will also show you how you can infuse it into every aspect of your program and every level of your organization. Participants will leave... Read more »
Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid
Virtual TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a... Read more »
Field Forum – Pronoun Use and Making Spaces LGBTQIA+ Inclusive
Online ForumParticipants will learn about the importance of recognizing and respecting one’s identity and pronouns and why heteronormative biases restrict our ability to do so. Using inclusive and non-gendered language in classrooms, work, and on playing fields is paramount to learning, self-esteem, sense of self, and safety. Learn the significance of declaring your pronouns and walk... Read more »
Shavuot
Jewish celebration of Moses' descent from Mt Sinai with the ten commandments.
Memorial Day
A US federal holiday for mourning the men and women who fought and died while serving in the US armed forces.
Field Forum – Understanding the New Core Knowledge and Competencies for Afterschool Professionals
Online ForumIn September of 2023, Vermont will be adopting the National Afterschool Association's Core Knowledge and Competencies for Afterschool Professionals. Please attend this field forum to learn about the new Core Knowledge areas and how they will support your professional growth in your work with children and youth. We will also discuss how these new Core... Read more »
Summerama
Summerama is Vermont Recreation & Parks Association's camp-specific staff training for new and seasoned counselors and recreation staff. Supplement your in-house staff orientations with a robust schedule of hands-on education... Read more »
Juneteenth
A US federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on... Read more »
Eid al-Adha
Islamic Ritual of Sacrifice. The day after Arafat, the most important day in Hajj ritural. A three-day festival recalling Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah.