Join us at the National Special Needs & Disabilities Committee’s Spring Mini-Conference, where we’re diving deep into planning for neurodiversity in Scouting. This in-person training event is happening Friday-Saturday, April 26-27, 2024, at the Northern Star Leadership Center at Historic Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, MN.
UPDATE: Here is a link to materials shared at the mini-conference.
Who should attend? Adult leaders, camp leaders, Scouting professionals, parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in creating inclusive Scouting experiences.
Learn how to make camping, advancement, and other Scouting activities enriching for Scouts with special needs or disabilities. Our sessions, organized and led by nationally-recognized experts, will cover crucial topics such as:
- Preparing neurodiverse Scouts for summer camp
- Getting summer camps ready for neurodiverse Scouts
- Exploring high adventure opportunities for neurodiverse Scouts
- Applying flexibility to advancement rules
- Hearing firsthand neurodivergent Scouting experiences
- Council support for Scouts with special needs and disabilities
- Recognizing Scouters who support Scouts with special needs
Join us at the Northern Star Leadership Center, conveniently located near the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) airport, the Mall of America, and various hotels. Fort Snelling’s beautiful surroundings at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers provide a serene backdrop for this enlightening conference.
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