Summer Summit 2024 - Powered by SPARC
Summer Summit brings together Auxiliary and Summer Programs staff each year for a day of workshops and roundtable sessions. Join us in Washington, DC for a great opportunity to learn, network with colleagues and meet new friends.
When:
Friday, December 6, 2024
8:30am - 4:00pm
Where:
Sidwell Friends School
3825 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC
The 17th annual Summer Summit returns in person on Friday, December 6, hosted at Sidwell Friends School. This is an energetic, fun, professional development event with 75+ Summer & Auxiliary Programs directors and staff. There will be over 20 break-out sessions and roundtables to choose from.
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Keynote Speaker: Travis Allen Travis Allen is igniting a revolution in education with the Human Intelligence Movement. Boldly challenging the status quo, Allen asserts that traditional schooling is obsolete in the face of advancing AI. His cutting-edge vision demands we prioritize uniquely human skills that AI can't replicate. Allen's provocative ideas have electrified audiences across the globe, sparking fierce debates and inspiring educators to think differently about what it means to prepare students for our AI world. |
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Workshop Schedule:
We are currently welcoming proposals for sessions. Please complete this form by November 5.
Thursday, December 5
6:30pm - Optional dinner at Cactus Cantina - $45/person
Friday, December 6
| 8:30-10:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45-9:45 am | Workshop 1 - Facilitated Roundtable Discussions |
| 10:00-11:00 am |
Keynote Session - Prioritizing Human Intelligence for an AI World How can we prepare our students for jobs that don't exist yet? As artificial intelligence continues transforming the workforce, we must equip our students with the "Human Intelligence" they need to succeed. In this thought-provoking keynote, Travis Allen makes a compelling call to action to cultivate the uniquely human-centered skills that set us apart from machines. He will inspire the audience to design educational experiences that build students' skills to navigate complex real-world problems, embrace uncertainties, and cultivate transferable skills like collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity, essential career-ready skills for a post-AI world. |
| 11:15am-12:15 pm |
Workshop 2 Trends and Best Practices in Auxiliary Program Management Telling Your Camp's Story: Dig into Audience Research, Value Proposition and Marketing Planning Level Up Your Auxiliary Programs Take the Cool Kids Hat Off! - Building Culture at Camp |
| 12:15-1:00 pm | Lunch Provided |
| 1:00-2:00 pm |
Workshop 3 Sticky Situations! Are You Really Ready? How to Make Yourself Look Good! A Guide to Mission Statements, Goals, and Annual Reports Stay Relevant! Unlocking AI for Auxiliary Departments: A Hands-On Introduction Creating Connections: The Power of Special Events in Community Building |
| 2:00-2:30 pm | Snack and Networking |
| 2:30-3:30 pm | Panel Session - Developing Healthy Partnerships |
| 3:30-4:00 pm | Last Ideas and Wrap-up |
Registration Fees:
SPARC Members: $100 per person
Non-Members: $175 per person
Optional dinner on Thursday evening: $45/person
Hotel Accommodations:
If you are coming from out of town and need hotel accommodations, we recommend the following:
Courtyard by Marriott - in Chevy Chase
Thanks to our event sponsors:
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Questions about the Summer Summit should be directed to Nat Saltonstall, Executive Director, SPARC or Karen McCann McClelland, Director of Auxiliary Programs, Sidwell Friends School.