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the learning lab Calendar
2025
September
**Youth Master Plan Series – Intro to Active-Participatory Approach** — Hands-on kickoff training on youth engagement practices. VIRTUAL
*Sep 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
October
**Maryland Nonprofits Conference** — Statewide capacity building and networking for nonprofit leaders.
*Oct 9, 2025 | All day. (By invitation)*
**BoardLight: Bright Ideas. Bold Leaders. Better Baltimore.** — Community dinner and conversation with the BCYF Board.
*Oct 16, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM. Open to the Public*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Building Community** — Strategies to foster safe, welcoming youth spaces.
*Oct 23, 2025 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Opening Plenary: Harlem Children’s Zone** — Peer-city learning journey focused on cradle-to-career supports.
*Oct 28–30, 2025 | All day. (By invitation)*
**Exchange Sessions (ongoing, community-hosted)** — Neighborhood, partner, and government dialogues shaping Youth Master Plan priorities.
*Oct 2025 | Times vary. Open to the Public*
November
**Youth Master Plan Series – Ask, Listen, Encourage** — Strengthening youth connections through communication.
*Nov 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Roots & Reach Preconference** — A day of co-creation and intergenerational learning.
*Nov 8, 2025 | 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**The Gathering 2025: Roots & Reach** — BCYF’s flagship convening centering youth-led, community-driven sessions.
*Nov 17, 2025 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Open to the Public*
December
**Youth Master Plan Series – Reframing Conflict** — Tools for turning conflict into growth opportunities.
*Dec 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
2026
January
**gather! dinner** — Feedback forum centering identity, belonging, and Youth Master Plan reflections.
*Jan 8, 2026 | Evening. Open to the Public*
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Cohort-based track learning (Soul Rebels or Echoes of Change).
*Jan 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Active Learning** — Creating engaging, participatory learning experiences.
*Jan 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Solution Sessions (launch)** — Neighborhood-based dreaming and co-creation sessions.
*Jan–Aug 2026 | Times vary. Open to the Public*
February
**National Mentoring Summit** — National advocacy and equity-driven mentoring practices.
*Feb 4–6, 2026 | All day. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Structure & Clear Limits** — Balancing safety and freedom in youth programs.
*Feb 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Special Focus* — Three-week accelerated skill-building across two tracks.
*Feb 5, 12, 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Ongoing cohort track session.
*Feb 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**gather! dinner** — Intergenerational community dinner and feedback space.
*Feb 24, 2026 | Evening. Open to the Public*
March
**gather! dinner** — Intergenerational community dinner and feedback space.
*Mar 4, 2026 | Evening. Open to the Public*
**SXSW EDU** — Innovation scanning and national visibility for youth development.
*Mar 9–12, 2026 | All day. (By invitation)*
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Ongoing cohort track session.
*Mar 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Self-Regulated Learning & Homework Help** — Supporting youth focus, independence, and growth.
*Mar 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Opening Plenary: Philadelphia Beverage Tax Model** – Exploring sustainable youth funding strategies. Dates should read: March 15-18, 2026.
April
**gather! dinner** — Intergenerational community dinner and feedback space.
*Apr 16, 2026 | Evening. Open to the Public*
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Ongoing cohort track session.
*Apr 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Cooperative Learning** — Building teamwork and leadership skills.
*Apr 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Opening Plenary: Oakland** — Peer-city learning with Oakland’s Fund for Children & Youth. Dates should read: April 26-29, 2026.
May
**LAB: Baltimore** — Citywide learning day on sustainability for Black and Brown grassroots orgs.
*May 1, 2026 | All day. (By invitation)*
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Ongoing cohort track session.
*May 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Planning & Reflection** — Helping youth own their ideas and impact.
*May 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**gather! dinner** — Intergenerational community dinner and feedback space.
*May 21, 2026 | Evening (time TBA). Open to the Public*
June
**Monthly Learning Circles** — Final cohort session (includes Community Exhibition rehearsal).
*Jun 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. (By invitation)*
**Youth Master Plan Series – Youth Voice (capstone)** — Empowering authentic youth choice and leadership.
*Jun 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 5:00–8:00 PM. Open to the Public*
**Community Exhibition ** — Public presentations from Learning Circle participants.
*Jun 11, 2026 | Evening. Open to the Public*
