Palm Springs is indeed the year-round vacation destination for groups, individuals, and families. There is something for everyone - whether it be enjoying our 350 days of sunshine a year, shopping, golfing, hiking, adventures, Jeep tours, gaming, mid-century modern architecture, cultural events, museums, nightlife or just sitting back and relaxing by the pool shadowed by our magnificent mountains.
Discover a year round paradise with turquoise skies and purple mountains. Embrace a village vibe that is as unique as it is irresistibly chic. Soak up a perfect blend of outdoor diversion and casual relaxation. Allow your spirit to be energized in an atmosphere that can only be found right here. Fun, sun, and the never ending allure of Palm Springs. Let the pristine desert air fill you with an energy that is nothing short of miraculous.
The Palm Springs Art Museum offers free admission every Thursday night from 4-8 p.m., sponsored by the City of Palm Springs. It is an excellent way to start a trip to the City’s VillageFest, the popular weekly street festival held every Thursday night along Palm Canyon Drive. www.psmuseum.org
Every Thursday evening, Downtown Palm Springs transforms into the Palm Springs VillageFest, also known as the Palm Springs Street Fair. At the VillageFest, you will experience a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive - and the result is one of Southern California's most popular weekly events: VillageFest!
www.villagefest.org
We hope you are planning for a wonderful Holiday Season with family and friends. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to you and your teams for all that you are doing in your schools, your programs, and your communities. It is a true honor to serve you and we hope to continue to support you in the coming years.
2015 is right around the corner, which means the BOOST Conference is a little over 4 months away. It will be here before you know it. Are you ready? Stayed tuned for updates and inspiration….
Thank you for all that you do to support the children, youth, families, and communities that you serve.
Together we make a difference.
Tia Quinn, Founder/CEO
BOOST Collaborative
Pre-Conference Academy: Heart of Coaching With Thomas Crane
Transforming Work Results Through Coaching
Presenter: Thomas G. Crane
Tuesday, April 28th 11:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $150
Coaching in the workplace has come into its own in the last decade. Colleagues who work alongside one another have a clear need to be able to share feedback with others on the team. AND, they have the "opportunity" to act as coaches for one another. It is a choice. When these communications can be done in healthy and respectful ways, everyone benefits.
In this workshop you will learn a toolkit of 5 ways to effectively deliver feedback – in such a way that people can hear it – to empower engagement, action and commitment. We will also frame the tools as powerful enough to absolutely transform the leadership and teamwork present across the team culture, directly setting up the conditions to sustain these skills after the workshop.
To register for the pre-conference academy or learn more, please visit our website.
Workshop Strands
Kids Included Together Workshop Strand Building Your Behavior Tool-KIT: Positive Proactive and Powerful
This strand will focus on best practices for managing your classroom and showcase tools to help front line staff, administrators and managers build inclusive environments where all children can succeed.
American Institutes for Research Workshop Strand Building Quality Beyond the Bell
Whether you are building a new afterschool and expanded learning program or improving a current one, having the right tools is key. Our work is centered around the idea of continuous quality improvement. Program staff develop programs using sound processes, implement those programs by employing quality practices, evaluate the implementation of the program, and use the data to continually improve the program.
California School-Age Consortium Workshop Strand The Cutting Edge- Training, Leadership, eLearning and Digital Badges
The California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) is proud to bring you an insight into newest training, leadership development, eLearning and digital badge resources available this year!
Read more details about these workshops strands here.
Social Media Profile Picture Graphics
Are you a youth advocate? Join our global mission to support children, youth, and families by changing your Facebook profile picture one of the graphics below. Downloads availablehere.
2014 BOOST Conference Photos
Photos from the 2014 BOOST Conference are on the BOOST Collaborative Facebook Page. Tag yourself and your friends and relive the great memories made in beautiful and sunny Palm Springs, California.
New Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is a great opportunity to demonstrate your support for the out-of-school time community as well as increase your organization’s visibility and exposure throughout the conference. This is your opportunity to reach a highly influential audience in a prime and credible environment while making a long-term impact to the development of our field.
The BOOST Conference offers a variety of marketing and sponsorship amenities designed to fit every style and budget. These proven marketing tactics will increase your visibility at BOOST and improve your return on investment.
Book your room for the 2015 BOOST Conference today!
April 28 - May 1, 2015
Please note that these hotels sell out quickly. We encourage you to book your hotel rooms early to ensure you stay in your preferred location. If you have any issues booking your hotel rooms, please call us for support 619-23-BOOST (619-232-6678)
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
Click here to make your reservation at The Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel for the 2015 BOOST Conference. Almost SOLD OUT- only a handful of rooms left!
Conference rate: $139*
*This rate is good for three days after the conference.
Hilton Palm Springs
Clickhereto make your reservation at Hilton Palm Springs for the 2015 BOOST Conference.
Conference rate: $139*
*This rate is good for three days prior and three days after the conference.
Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs
Click here to make your reservation at the Hard Rock Hotel for the 2015 BOOST Conference.
Conference rate: $149* *This rate is good for three days after the conference.
The Saguaro Click here to make your reservation at The Saguaro for the 2015 BOOST Conference.
Conference rate: $139*
*This rate is good for three days prior and three days after the conference.
Save Your Spot in the Exhibit Hall
We are excited to announce that 41% of the Exhibit Hall is SOLD OUT.
The BOOST Conference Leadership Team members are committed to youth empowerment throughout the conference and offer several opportunities for youth participation and leadership.
Register to attend the 2015 BOOST Conference here.
Standard Registration ends April 10, 2015.
2015 Inspiration Stations
We are now accepting applications for Inspiration Stations.
Inspiration Stations are 45 minute
mini-workshops that provide an informal way to bring a group of participants together for in-depth conversations and to share perspectives on specific topics.
Camp Inspire sessions are an intimate way to bring a group of participants together for an in-depth conversation to share perspectives about specific area(s) of interest or specific ideas. Camp Inspire sessions are 45-minute sessions set in the grand entrance of the Palm Springs Convention Center Lobby amongst the beautiful landscape of Palm Springs. Each session will have four (4) round tables (capacity for 32 attendees).
For information on sponsoring Camp Inspire, click here.
College Credits
Are you in college and need extra units?
It’s simple, here’s how….
• Attend six BOOST Conference Workshops
• Complete independent follow-up work
• Earn nine units through University of California, Irvine (UCI) Extension
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