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The HIP Retreat is a Revolutionary Educationally FUN HIP Concept. Come join us...there will be something for everyone!!!
- Family Getaway
- Adult Forum (Keynote speeches and breakout sessions)
- Youth Forum (kind of like a mini YFA for the 12-18 year olds)
- Activities for the little ones (to attend during the Adult classes ages 3-11)
- Cool Weather
We are going to have keynotes, classes, activities, and programs to fill your mind, body, and soul with more inspiration, enthusiasm, and information than you are going to know what to do with. With amazing programs planned for the Adults, the Youth, the children, and the whole family in mind you’ll have plenty of time together and apart to experience all that The Retreat has to offer.
The Adult program called ‘Inspire’ has been tailored to fit the needs of a parent trying to inspire and teach their children and still find time for their own education. It will have classes and lectures created to help support, inspire, and teach us how to implement Leadership Education in our homes and communities.
The Youth program called ‘Elevation’ has been created and will be run by Dan Ralphs. The focus is to help the youth recognize their potential, inspire them to reach for it, and empower them as they create educational and life goals.
The Children program called ‘Live’ is all about being alive and experiencing all that childhood provides. Classes and activities will capitalize on the childrens’ natural love for learning, exploring, and playing.
The Family program called ‘Enjoy’ is all about hanging out and enjoying your family. The Retreat will have 'Enjoy’ activities sprinkled throughout for the whole family to engage in!
I can’t begin to express my excitement for our Adult and Youth Keynote speakers!! They are both amazing and are the perfect fit for The Retreat!
Adult Keynote:
Shane Schulthies is amazing and will be joining us at the Retreat as our Adult Keynote Speaker! He is the Dean of George Wyth University and the President of the Monticello campus of George Wyth University. He keynoted for the SLC TJed Convention in 2009 along with Dr. DeMille. I’ve been lucky enough to hear him speak at some GWU events, and have talked with him a couple of times over the past few years and he is incredible. This is a HUGE treat to have him agree to come to Arizona and spend a few days with us!!
He is married to Kimberly Hanson and has 10 children ranging from married to one year old so he has proof the TJed really woks. I am so excited that he’ll be bringing his family with him to the Retreat. What a great opportunity for all of to get to know and learn from the Schulthies.
Youth Keynote:
Dan Ralphs is a George Wyth University graduate, is the lead mentor at a private Leadership Education High School, and former Youth for America mentor. His passion is helping youth ages 12-18 get inspired to get a Leadership Education of their own by helping them understand their amazing potential, and realizing that they have a purpose to fulfill. I’ve seen Dan speak to many youth groups and the way he is able to bring them into the discussion and inspire them is a gift.
I am excited that he’s able to come to Arizona for the Retreat and thrilled about ‘Elevation’ the program he’s created and will engage our youth in. It’s going to be a great experience for them!
Dan is married to Allison Schnepf and has three children ranging from 3 1/2 to 1. Yes he admits his children are very close together, but he assures me they like chaos and dirty diapers so its working for them . Dan will also be bringing his family with him to the Retreat! So we can see how they deal with 3 little core phasers all wanting mom and dad’s attention at once.