Youth Workshops
Models of Pride will feature these and more, specially crafted workshops for youth attendees.
Workshops Session 1 – 11:00-11:45 AM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| A Peek Behind Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights | Experience a “Behind the Scenes” look at the magic of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horrors Nights! You will get a peek at what it takes to bring this monumentally successful event to life, from building the sets, to hiring the “Scare actors” to the science behind those terrifying special effects that scare thousands of guests nightly. | The Village Gallery |
| Queer and Here: How to start a GSA | Looking to start a LGBTQ/GSA club on your school campus? Join our workshop to learn how to start and maintain your club with creative ideas, days of awareness and fun activities to host! | The Village
Room 137 |
| Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Coming Out with Confidence | Coming out is a process of understanding, accepting, and valuing your sexual orientation and gender identity. Remember: this experience is unique and different for everyone. This workshop expands on the various challenges, ways to support individuals and ways to care for those who come out | The Village
Room 209 (Upstairs) |
| Voice Training Workshop | Join Ryland Shelton, creator of TrueVoice Vocal Development, for an introductory gender-affirming vocal exploration workshop. Learn how to identify the components of voice that express gender and get ready to make some noise as we experiment with our voices together! | The Village
Davidson/Valentini Theater |
| Love Safely | What does safe sex mean to you? LOVE SAFELY is an exploration of love, sex, and hooking up in the 21st century. Covering topics from consent to STI and pregnancy testing, from sexual orientation to gender norms, from bottom growth to menstruation and anything else on your mind! | The Village
Room 139 |
Workshops Session 2 – 1:00-1:45 PM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| A BMO Guide to Savings, Banking & Growing Your Coin | An engaging session that will show you how to save smart and bank better. We will break down money moves that’ll help you stack your cash, take charge of your finances, and watch your coin grow! Plus, you’ll be in the running for a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out! | The Village
Room 137 |
| Drag Artistry | Drag Arts Lab presents DRAG 101. Learn the basics of drag including history, basic makeup techniques, mixing tracks, and an introduction to ballroom choreography. Participants can expect to walk away with a foundation for building their own unique drag performance and persona. | The Village
Davidson/Valentini Theater |
| “QueerCheer” | Join us for an engaging workshop inspired by the book Queer Cheer: Advice, Activities, and Affirmations for LGBTQ+ Teens! This interactive session empowers LGBTQ+ teens to build confidence, foster positivity, and advocate for inclusive environments in their schools and communities. | The Village
Room 139 |
| Plan(t) Your Mental Health | Create with us a plan(t) for bettering your mental health by exploring the intersection of mental health and wellness with the love of growing plants at home. This hands-on workshop will provide a plant for you and discuss ways how caring for plants can improve your cognitive function, introduce you to beneficial microbes in soil, and speed up recovery from mental fatigue. | The Village
Room 209 (Upstairs) |
| Queer Line Dancing 4 Youth! | Queer Line Dancing 4 Youth (QLD4Y) is a unique and revolutionary dance program designed for queer youth specifically. Everyone should have the opportunity to move together in a way that fosters individuality, connection, and emotional well-being. | The Village Gallery |
| Spilling the T(MZ) with Harvey Levin, the founder of Celebrity and Pop Culture News Hub, TMZ! |
This interactive workshop presents attendees with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of digital journalism in a special Q+A with Harvey Levin, the media mogul behind TMZ. Come learn about Harvey’s professional journey and ask your questions about digital and social media reporting. Harvey may even share some of his favorite stories from his long-running and successful career covering celebrities and pop culture. This workshop is open to all ages. | TIME: 12:45-1:45PM
The Village |
Workshops Session 3 – 2:45-3:30 PM
Workshop |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dream Yourself Awake | If dreams are messages from the unconscious, then working with them can yield amazing results. When you know how to effectively use these powerful experiences, great progress can be made in the process of awareness, insight and self-actualization | The Village
Room 139 |
| Plan(t) Your Mental Health | Create with us a plan(t) for bettering your mental health by exploring the intersection of mental health and wellness with the love of growing plants at home. This hands-on workshop will provide a plant for you and discuss ways how caring for plants can improve your cognitive function, introduce you to beneficial microbes in soil, and speed up recovery from mental fatigue. | The Village
Room 209 (Upstairs) |
| Embracing Authenticity: Navigating Coming Out with Confidence | Coming out is a process of understanding, accepting, and valuing your sexual orientation and gender identity. Remember: this experience is unique and different for everyone. This workshop expands on the various challenges, ways to support individuals and ways to care for those who come out | The Village
Room 137 |
| Queer Line Dancing 4 Youth! | Queer Line Dancing 4 Youth (QLD4Y) is a unique and revolutionary dance program designed for queer youth specifically. Everyone should have the opportunity to move together in a way that fosters individuality, connection, and emotional well-being. | The Village Art Gallery |
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