Canada Programs

Camp Programs

  • Future-ready Minds leadership programs provide social, emotional, and cognitive (SEC) learning so all children and youth can learn positive coping tools and the key 21st-century life skills of creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and contribution. Using the latest neuroscience-based tools, for innovation, collaboration and resilience, we develop future-ready leaders that are smart, happy, and strong. We offer Spring, Summer and Winter Camps as well as After-school clubs in partnership with several schools, community centers and local partners. 

Educator Workshops

  • We provide verified education professionals (teachers, school counselors, educational assistants and administrators) with one-on-one mentoring, professional development seminars, in-school workshops and courses, and host educational conferences catered to industry professionals with featured keynote speakers. 
  • Each educator workshops will provide:
  • Support to children, parents, and schools for emotional, personal, and social life-skills development.
  • Personal coaching call for educators, parents or administrators pre and post-workshops.
  • Each workshop includes:Personalized and interactive lessons that are inline with the core competencies of the BC curriculum.

Parent Workshops

  • We offer a variety of parenting workshops, hands-on classes, presentations and webinars that help parents learn new tools & strategies to successfully navigate their child’s developmental milestones from kindergarten all the way to their college years.
  • Each session will be structured around the #1 best selling book The Dolphin Parent by Dr. Shimi Kang and are available in Mandarin & English ( Chinese version translated and released by Fudan University)
  • Parents will learn…
  • The downfalls of authoritarian tiger and permissive jellyfish parenting.
  • The lasting benefits of authoritative dolphin parenting and how to incorporate this effective style.
  • The key skills needed to thrive in our fast-paced, rapidly changing, and ultra-competitive 21st century world.

Student Workshops

  • Turn your classroom into a neuroscience lab! Educators can choose a topic from our Future-ready Minds Life Skills Curriculum and schedule an in-class “field trip”. We bring the dynamic lessons, hands-on activities, highly-qualified instructors, and equipment right to the comfort of your own classroom. 
  • Each “field trip” will provide:
  • 60-minute personalized in-class lessons that have been designed to meet the new BC curriculum guidelines for social, emotional and cognitive learning
  • Each “field trip” includes interactive and fun hands-on life skill lessons that bring SEL learning, mindfulness, emotional regulation, brain science and resiliency to your classroom
  • Teacher resources, classroom tools and assessments to measure student knowledge and encourage further SEL learning in the classroom​

Workshop Topics

Social, Emotional & Cognitive Learning Workshops

  • Social, emotional, & cognitive learning is a powerful proactive initiative linked to the reduction of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse while increasing attendance, test scores, and prosocial behavior such as kindness, empathy, and personal awareness. Our SEC Learning workshops are customized and personalized for each classroom or school community and have been designed for educators, students and parents. 
  • Each tailored workshop will:
  • Review the latest research-based methods for developing SEC learning in the classroom.
  • Practice specific lessons through hands-on, interactive activities.
  • Develop a plan of action for meeting the new BC curriculum- SEL mandate in your classroom, school or at-home learning (Educators & Parents).

Mental Health Awareness in the Classroom

  • Mental health is a complex interplay of genetic, biological, personality and environmental factors; the complexity and sensitivity of the subject can make it difficult for educators to discuss this topic with children and youth. Our Mental Health Awareness workshops are customized and personalized for each classroom or school and cover a wide range of topics, including:
  • Factors that interfere with mental health.
  • The stigma surrounding mental health.
  • Warning signs & symptoms of mental health issues.
  • How to nurture & develop positive mental health habits.
  • How to maintain positive mental health through life’s challenges.

Addressing Addiction in the Classroom

  • From video games, junk food, online shopping, to drugs and alcohol – overconsumption and addiction can affect children, youth and adults in many ways. Our Addiction Prevention Workshops cover the neuroscience behind overconsumption and addiction and teach educators, parents and children what can happen to our minds when life’s motivation goes off balance. Our Addiction Awareness workshops are customized and personalized for each classroom or school community and cover a wide variety of topics, including:
  • How does overconsumption and addiction occur
  • What are the warning signs and symptoms
  • How to prevent overconsumption and addiction
  • How to manage overconsumption and addiction
  • Our Mental Health Awareness workshops 

E.A.S.I.E.R Life Skills Workshops

Our E.A.S.I.E.R life skill curriculum ranges from JK to Grade 12 and integrates the core competencies from the new BC curriculum. All topics and lessons can be adapted to meet the needs of different classroom and school communities.

The ability to be aware of and accept our feelings, practice and display an optimistic approach to life, and overcome disappointments and frustrations with positivity.

During this emotional wellness “field trip” students will:

Learn the brain science behind our emotions
Participate in interactive neuroscience activities that will teach them what is happening in our brains when we feel certain emotions
Practice coping tools that will teach them how to manage emotions such as anxiety, sadness, and anger with positivity

During this adaptability “field trip” students will:

Participate in fun challenges that will cause students to think on their feet, collaborate with others, and use their creativity and communication skills.
Learn how to navigate, adjust & pivot to unexpected situations and overcome failure.

How do we overcome obstacles, celebrate mistakes, and learn from failure? Adaptability allows us to navigate, adjust & pivot to unexpected situations in an ever-changing world.

Mastering diverse modes of communication, collaboration and public speaking to understand how a leader is a “difference-maker” & how we can all be forces of positive change in our community.

During this social leadership “field trip” students will:

Learn how our brains are hardwired to socially connect with others, and how building relationships with people creates a positive feedback loop of emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Participate in hands-on activities that will allow them to develop a deeper sense of belonging and motivation to cultivate their greatest gifts for a greater purpose

During this innovation “field trip” students will:

Learn the brain science behind creativity, curiosity and innovation.
Participate in hands-on innovation activities that will challenge them to create innovative solutions to daily problems.
Develop their ability to think differently and use common tools in new and creative ways.

Curiosity, creativity & critical thinking; leading to the generation of fresh and original ideas.

Building strength of character, identity, empathy, integrity, grit, work ethic, and contribution.

During this ethics “field trip” students will:

Explore the basics of ethics and morality.
Reflect on how we determine what is right and wrong, and practice using different strategies for making tough ethical decisions.
Practice conflict resolution skills and reaching compromises with others who hold different ethical beliefs.

During this resilience “field trip” students will:

Learn how mental toughness and resiliency can help us overcome obstacles & achieve our goals.
Practice their ability to be resilient through various challenges and interactive activities.
Discuss and practice specific breathing skills and coping strategies they can use to achieve a resilient mindset.

A resilient mindset allows you to turn lemons into lemonade. Resiliency allows us to overcome obstacles, learn from mistakes, and bounce back with renewed strength.

To book a workshop or presentation, please email: info@futurereadyminds.com

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