2024 Georgia Facilitator Summit
Date: Saturday, November 23rd | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Sojourn Adventures | 9500 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, GA
GFS is a one day event designed to encourage community, connection and learning for challenge course facilitators across the State of Georgia. If you are involved in facilitating team building experiences or experiential education in Georgia, or our neighboring states, this event is for you!
GFS welcomes Tom Leahy
Tom Leahy, a long respected and much loved pillar of the challenge course industry will be joining us on Saturday for GFS!
In addition, Tom is offering a (2-day) Pre Conference Workshop: "The Element of Choice” on Thursday, November 21st (1:00-6:00 PM) and Friday, November 22nd (8:00-5:00 PM). Workshop fee includes a copy of Tom’s new book: “Agency, Challenge, Choice and Control”.
A discounted fee is available with GFS registration.
2024 schedule
8:30-9:00 am - Arrival and check in
9:00 - 10:15 am - Welcome & Breakout Session Planning
10:30 am - Workshop with Tom Leahy
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:15 - 4:45 pm - Breakout Sessions, Activities & Break
4:45 - 5:00 pm - Closing
Frequently asked questions
+ what are breakout sessions?
GFS thrives because we believe we can all learn from each other. All attendees are welcome to propose, lead, and attend breakout sessions. Breakout sessions can take the form of activity, discussion, or presentation (be sure to bring anything you need for leading a session). We highly encourage everyone to attend the sessions most helpful to them.
+ Can I tell/bring others?
Absolutely! All are welcome and there will be something for every interest. This event is best suited for those who currently or in future might work in the fields of experiential learning, adventure education, challenge courses, camps, and experiential-based corporate training.
+ Can I get involved?
This is an annual event, which requires special people who are willing to jump in and help each year, so YES!. If you are interested in being involved in this year or next year’s event, please chat with any member of this year’s planning committee (see their info below...)
+ What about kids?
This conference is for Challenge Course Practioners or individuals aspiring to be in the experiential industry. No childcare will be provided.
+ My Plans changed, can I get a refund?
Thank you for inquiring. However, there are no refunds. What you can do, is transfer your fee to someone else of your choice or donate it to the scholarship fund.
+ Who is planning this event?
GFS is an event co-planned as a grass-roots collaborative effort by representatives from a number of different organizations in Georgia. The intention is to create a local space for facilitators of all types to come together to network, share, learn, and grow. All of the people involved in creating the event are volunteers who believe strongly in this vision. The 2024 Planning Committee includes:
Caleb Griner - Winshape Teams
cgriner@winshape.org
Judy Limor - Camp Coleman
jlimor@urj.org
Molly Maddox - BOLD, Berry College
molly.maddox@vikings.berry.edu
Rachel Robinson - Signature Research
rachel@signatureresearch.com
Sarah Elizabeth Wolfe - Sojourn Adventures
sarahelizabethw@perimeter.org
