LANGLEY
May 1, 2024
Willoughby Church
20525 72nd Ave, Langley BC
Detailed Schedule
1:15-1:30
Registration and Student Dropoff
Please come to sign-in and drop off your students for the events! Sessions start promptly at 1:30pm
Please come to sign-in and drop off your students for the events! Sessions start promptly at 1:30pm
1:30-1:50
Worship
1:50-2:10
Welcome!
Sara Kraushar & Craig Kwiatkowski
Sara Kraushar & Craig Kwiatkowski
2:10-3:10
4 Stages of Parenting
How you parent your children changes dramatically as they mature. This workshop will equip you to consider how your roles change as your children go through the 4 stages of development. We will provide a blueprint to run on so you can more clearly communicate with your children the expanding opportunities and responsibilities that each stage entails. The goal is to give our children what they need in each stage so that frustration stays low and attachment stays high.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
How you parent your children changes dramatically as they mature. This workshop will equip you to consider how your roles change as your children go through the 4 stages of development. We will provide a blueprint to run on so you can more clearly communicate with your children the expanding opportunities and responsibilities that each stage entails. The goal is to give our children what they need in each stage so that frustration stays low and attachment stays high.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
3:10-3:30
Break
3:30-4:30
Calm Parenting: Learning how to attach to your kids
In a world of so very many voices clamouring for your child’s attention to adopt values that are not yours, how is one to stay attached to their child or to rebuild attachment that has been lost? Go on a journey of developing a mindset to connect before we direct, soften before we solve and reinforce the bonds that bind us together. We want your voice to be among the most powerful voices in their life. Join Kim and Darlene as they share practical strategies, life lessons and stories from their experiences and learning.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
In a world of so very many voices clamouring for your child’s attention to adopt values that are not yours, how is one to stay attached to their child or to rebuild attachment that has been lost? Go on a journey of developing a mindset to connect before we direct, soften before we solve and reinforce the bonds that bind us together. We want your voice to be among the most powerful voices in their life. Join Kim and Darlene as they share practical strategies, life lessons and stories from their experiences and learning.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
3:30-4:30
Connected & Grounded: Equipping Middle Schoolers With Digital Skills Through Tech-Wise Parenting
Ever wondered how to prepare your child for the digital age while staying true to your family values? In this workshop, Karen will delve into the importance of equipping middle school students with digital literacy skills and fostering healthy technology discipline through a Biblical lens. She will discuss strategies to empower students with the autonomy and responsibility to navigate the digital landscape effectively and develop a balanced approach to technology usage. Topics include investigating current research, engaging in collaborative discussion, and exploring digital universal supports available to HCOS students, such as Google Workspace, Read&Write, and Grammarly. Participants will gain valuable insights and actionable steps to guide their children towards becoming responsible and empowered digital citizens, grounded in both Biblical wisdom and contemporary understanding.
Karen Roeck
Ever wondered how to prepare your child for the digital age while staying true to your family values? In this workshop, Karen will delve into the importance of equipping middle school students with digital literacy skills and fostering healthy technology discipline through a Biblical lens. She will discuss strategies to empower students with the autonomy and responsibility to navigate the digital landscape effectively and develop a balanced approach to technology usage. Topics include investigating current research, engaging in collaborative discussion, and exploring digital universal supports available to HCOS students, such as Google Workspace, Read&Write, and Grammarly. Participants will gain valuable insights and actionable steps to guide their children towards becoming responsible and empowered digital citizens, grounded in both Biblical wisdom and contemporary understanding.
Karen Roeck
3:30-4:30
Create a Plan for Successful Grad
Join us for “Create a Plan for Successful Grad,” a workshop tailored specifically for parents of grad students. Throughout this session, we’ll guide you through essential steps to foster a healthy and supportive environment, acknowledging the student’s learning style, identifying goals, creating balance, checking their productivity meter, being willing to adapt, asking for help, showing grace, celebrating wins, and planning ahead. This workshop offers valuable insights and tools to empower you and your students on this journey.
Laura Nelson
Join us for “Create a Plan for Successful Grad,” a workshop tailored specifically for parents of grad students. Throughout this session, we’ll guide you through essential steps to foster a healthy and supportive environment, acknowledging the student’s learning style, identifying goals, creating balance, checking their productivity meter, being willing to adapt, asking for help, showing grace, celebrating wins, and planning ahead. This workshop offers valuable insights and tools to empower you and your students on this journey.
Laura Nelson
4:30-4:35
Transition to Sanctuary
4:35-4:50
Closing of Afternoon & Door Prize Raffle
4:50-6:30
Dinner Break
6:30-8:00
1000 Conversations
Equipping and encouraging parents, educators and youth influencers to have many mini conversations about godly sexuality. You are the ones on the front lines. If you don’t talk with your kids about sex, the internet and others will teach them. A Biblical approach includes practical neuroscience research, stories, illustrations and conversation starters which you can use as you navigate your child and teen through these years.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
Equipping and encouraging parents, educators and youth influencers to have many mini conversations about godly sexuality. You are the ones on the front lines. If you don’t talk with your kids about sex, the internet and others will teach them. A Biblical approach includes practical neuroscience research, stories, illustrations and conversation starters which you can use as you navigate your child and teen through these years.
Kim & Darlene Unrau
8:00
Closing
1:15-1:30
Registration and Student Dropoff
Please come to sign-in and drop off your students for the events! Sessions start promptly at 1:30pm
Please come to sign-in and drop off your students for the events! Sessions start promptly at 1:30pm
1:30-2:30
Capture the Flag (Grades 7-12)
Take the students outside, divide them up and play a capture-the-flag type game and other camp-style games.
Take the students outside, divide them up and play a capture-the-flag type game and other camp-style games.
1:30-2:30
Origami Crane Mobile (Grades 5-9)
Learn the art of paper-folding and make an origami mobile! Each student will make four paper cranes, thread them and tie them onto straws or chopsticks.
Learn the art of paper-folding and make an origami mobile! Each student will make four paper cranes, thread them and tie them onto straws or chopsticks.
1:30-2:30
Get Creative with Paper Plates (Grades K-4)
Come and have fun creating with paper plates! Make a sculpture out of paper plates, or create a variety of animals using paper plates and craft supplies.
Come and have fun creating with paper plates! Make a sculpture out of paper plates, or create a variety of animals using paper plates and craft supplies.
1:30-2:30
Coding Adventures with Dash Robot (Grades 4-8)
Get ready to have a blast with Dash Robots! Join us for an action-packed session of learning and fun as we explore the exciting world of robotics. You’ll get to play with Dash, one of the coolest robots out there, and learn how to program it to do all sorts of cool things. It’s a workshop you won’t want to miss!
This workshop presents a unique opportunity for students to delve into the world of robotics and coding. You’ll be captivated as your virtual coding transforms into a tangible learning experience in real-time. Dash’s impressive performance and array of sensors will ignite your imagination and inspire the inventors of tomorrow. We’re excited to offer this workshop, which aligns with ADST (Applied Design Skills and Technologies) standards. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in coding and see where your creativity takes you!
Get ready to have a blast with Dash Robots! Join us for an action-packed session of learning and fun as we explore the exciting world of robotics. You’ll get to play with Dash, one of the coolest robots out there, and learn how to program it to do all sorts of cool things. It’s a workshop you won’t want to miss!
This workshop presents a unique opportunity for students to delve into the world of robotics and coding. You’ll be captivated as your virtual coding transforms into a tangible learning experience in real-time. Dash’s impressive performance and array of sensors will ignite your imagination and inspire the inventors of tomorrow. We’re excited to offer this workshop, which aligns with ADST (Applied Design Skills and Technologies) standards. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in coding and see where your creativity takes you!
2:30-2:35
Break & Transition
2:35-3:35
Board Games! (Grades 8-12)
Do you like board games? This session is for you. Join other HCOS students led by teachers in a session to play some board games during this time. Bring your enthusiasm and cooperation as we look forward to some gaming fun.
Do you like board games? This session is for you. Join other HCOS students led by teachers in a session to play some board games during this time. Bring your enthusiasm and cooperation as we look forward to some gaming fun.
2:35-3:35
Marble Mania: Build & Race Workshop (Grades 4-7)
It’s time to get creative with marble runs! Students can dive into a world of fun by using all sorts of materials they find around to build their very own marble runs. Whether they want to work solo or team up, the sky’s the limit! If racing is the name of the game, we’ll make sure everyone has the same amount of materials to see who can design the speediest run. Don’t worry if building seems tricky – we’ve got plastic runs ready to assemble for students who might find independent creation challenging. It’s all about having a blast and exploring the endless possibilities!
2:35-3:35
Creative Builders (Grades K-4)
Lego, Keva planks, straws and connectors. We’ll introduce each other and talk about what we like building. We’ll discuss building activities as a group and be presented with some options for building challenges (self-directed is fine too). Students will break into groups and work on projects. We may take time to present projects to the group at the end and ask each other questions
Lego, Keva planks, straws and connectors. We’ll introduce each other and talk about what we like building. We’ll discuss building activities as a group and be presented with some options for building challenges (self-directed is fine too). Students will break into groups and work on projects. We may take time to present projects to the group at the end and ask each other questions
2:35-3:35
Outdoor Games: (Grades k-7)
Join us for an exciting active time of tag, soccer, duck-duck-goose, relay races, follow-the-leader, and fitness circuits. Come outside and get moving!
Join us for an exciting active time of tag, soccer, duck-duck-goose, relay races, follow-the-leader, and fitness circuits. Come outside and get moving!
3:35-4:40
Break & Transition
3:40-4:45
Four Square Fun (Grades 4-7)
Welcome to our Four Square Fun! Get ready to jump in and enjoy some friendly competition in the classic playground game of Four Square. Let’s bounce, laugh, and have a blast together! See you on the court!
Welcome to our Four Square Fun! Get ready to jump in and enjoy some friendly competition in the classic playground game of Four Square. Let’s bounce, laugh, and have a blast together! See you on the court!
3:40-4:45
Outdoor Games: (Grades k-7)
Join us for an exciting active time of tag, soccer, duck-duck-goose, relay races, follow-the-leader, and fitness circuits. Come outside and get moving!
Join us for an exciting active time of tag, soccer, duck-duck-goose, relay races, follow-the-leader, and fitness circuits. Come outside and get moving!
3:40-4:45
Gratitude Journalling for Teens (Grades 8-12)
Drawing inspiration from biblical principles, join us in a workshop designed for teens to explore the transformative power of gratitude journaling in nurturing a spirit of thankfulness and resilience. Rooted in biblical teachings on gratitude and thanksgiving, this workshop will guide participants through practical techniques for initiating and sustaining a gratitude journaling practice. Through reflective activities and discussions, participants will delve into biblical passages that emphasize the importance of gratitude and discover ways to apply these teachings in their daily lives. By fostering a supportive community where teens can share their experiences and insights, we aim to empower them to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and faith, echoing the biblical admonition to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
Drawing inspiration from biblical principles, join us in a workshop designed for teens to explore the transformative power of gratitude journaling in nurturing a spirit of thankfulness and resilience. Rooted in biblical teachings on gratitude and thanksgiving, this workshop will guide participants through practical techniques for initiating and sustaining a gratitude journaling practice. Through reflective activities and discussions, participants will delve into biblical passages that emphasize the importance of gratitude and discover ways to apply these teachings in their daily lives. By fostering a supportive community where teens can share their experiences and insights, we aim to empower them to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and faith, echoing the biblical admonition to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
3:40-4:45
Lego Simple Machines: Hands-On Exploration for Grades K-3! (Grades K-3)
Join us for an exciting workshop where young learners in grades K-3 will dive into the world of simple machines with Lego! Students will embark on a hands-on exploration of engineering and physics concepts as they design and build their own simple machines using Lego bricks. From levers and pulleys to gears and wheels, participants will discover how these basic components work together to perform tasks and solve problems. With guidance from experienced facilitators, students will unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills while having a blast with Lego!
Join us for an exciting workshop where young learners in grades K-3 will dive into the world of simple machines with Lego! Students will embark on a hands-on exploration of engineering and physics concepts as they design and build their own simple machines using Lego bricks. From levers and pulleys to gears and wheels, participants will discover how these basic components work together to perform tasks and solve problems. With guidance from experienced facilitators, students will unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills while having a blast with Lego!
3:40-4:45
Keva Planks (Grades 4-7)
Unlock creativity and STEM exploration with Keva Planks for grades 4-7! Dive into hands-on building fun that sparks imagination and problem-solving skills. From constructing epic structures such as towers, bridges and spirals to diving into design challenges, Keva Planks offers endless possibilities for students to learn, collaborate, and have a blast! We also have some other games and activities available during this time.
Unlock creativity and STEM exploration with Keva Planks for grades 4-7! Dive into hands-on building fun that sparks imagination and problem-solving skills. From constructing epic structures such as towers, bridges and spirals to diving into design challenges, Keva Planks offers endless possibilities for students to learn, collaborate, and have a blast! We also have some other games and activities available during this time.
4:45-4:50
Transition to pick up locations Pick-up your children!
Speakers
Kim and Darlene Unrau
With over 30 years of experience in working with youth and parents, Kim and Darlene Unrau bring their passion to equipping parents to stay connected confidently, navigate through changing and challenging situations and initiate 1000s of little, ongoing conversations transferring their values onto their children. With Kim’s degree in Theology and three decades of experience in pastoral counselling, he has developed Inspired Life Training. With an MA in Education majoring in counselling, Darlene’s present role is one of creator, presenter and trainer of the True To You curriculum offered in workshops to both students and youth influencers in public and private settings. Their joy is three wonderful sons, two exquisite daughters-in-law and two adorable grandchildren. Kim and Darlene have been married for 36 years and reside in Kelowna.
You can find out more about their combined ministry on RadicalRelationships.love.
Karen Roeck
Director of Middle School
Karen currently works at Heritage Christian Online School as the Director of Middle School Instruction. She has an eclectic career background as a K-12 public and independent school teacher, online school administrator, award-winning choral conductor, volleyball coach, and university course writer. Karen first learned how to lead and love others from her parents, who served for many years in the local school and church communities. She thrives when helping people discover their spiritual gifts and talents, and empowering them to fulfill their role within the body of Christ. She and her high school sweetheart Aaron live in Langley, BC with their two children, Kayte and Ben, and their crazy dogs named Gus and Olly.
Laura Nelson
Grad Advisor
Laura has taught 27 years, and has taught a wide range of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. She has in both the public and independent school systems. Her youngest is neurodivergent, graduated from HCOS and now is attending the University of Victoria. She has taught in Inclusive Education for the last seven years. Laura’s passion is to help students discover the gifts and talents God has given them and to help students and families navigate these exciting and also challenging years.