YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

During this three-day session, attendees will learn how to:

Increase Youth Engagement

Create a Positive Club Community

Create Programs & Experiences that Encourage Youth Voice

Gain Valuable Skills for Implementing High-Quality Club Experiences

LOGISTICS

Location: Hosted at a Local Club

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Provided

YDI Event Dates:

March 27-29 - Burlington, VT

April 24-26 - Santa Barbara, CA

May 29-31 - Elgin, IL

June 4-6 - Columbus, OH

July 30-Aug 1 - Phoenix, AZ

September 4-6 - New York, NY

September 10-12 - Shelton, CT

October 16-18 - Salt Lake City, UT

Questions? Contact Kim Madrigal at kmadrigal@bgca.org

The YDI is an interactive, hands-on professional development opportunity that will provide Club staff with practical skills to improve the quality of staff interactions with youth. Using the Youth Work Methods from the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, BGCA has designed the YDI to leverage this research-validated youth development approach and integrate planning with Club best practices.

What is the Youth Development Institute(YDI)?

The YDI currently incorporates the following Methods:

Introduction to the Active-participatory Approach – This method was designed to address youth needs, motivation and engagement. This youth-centered approach is the foundation for the Youth Work Methods Series.

Ask-Listen-Encourage – This method introduces various communication techniques to help staff build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants learn how to ask more effective questions, to listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise.

Building Community – This method introduces participants to a variety of activities designed to support the community building process. Participants learn the importance of building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults to help youth learn and develop as individuals.

Reframing Conflict – This method introduces participants to the High/Scope step-by-step model for reframing con�ict as well as general principles of con�ict resolution. Participants learn the basics of turning con�ict situations into opportunities for growth for the youth they work with.

Structure and Clear Limits – This method helps participants analyze the level of structure in their programs and practice identifying and maintaining clear limits.

What Are the Youth Work Methods?

Youth DevelopmentInstitute F.A.Q.

Club directors and front line staff who are responsible for: • Working directly with Club members

• Overseeing a Club site or sites, Club operations and administration

• Program planning, management and evaluation for ensuring an overall high- quality Club Experience.

Who should attend the YDI?

For a list of dates and locations, please visit: http://www.bgca.net/Training.

What upcoming YDI events are scheduled?

BGCA Staff and Consultants who are certi�ed trainers through Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality.

Who are the trainers?

For more information on certi�cation, please contact Meg Pitman at MPitman@BGCA.org.

How do I become a Weikart Certified Trainer if I am interested?

If you have any other questions, please contact Kim Madrigal at KMadrigal@BGCA.org.

What if I have other questions?

Youth Development Institute participants will learn foundational skills to improve youth development practices and ultimately improve members’ overall Club Experience. By the end of the Youth Development Institute, participants will be able to:

• Create a positive Club community where youth feel supported

• Increase youth engagement

• Create programs and experiences that encourage youth voice

• Decrease con�ict and behavioral issues in the Club

• Design effective structures that promote social and emotional learning

• Gain valuable skills for implementing high-quality programming

What is the purpose of the YDI?

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