Training Camp

Mark your calendars for August 18–20 and join us for Good Dads facilitator training!

We’re bringing together father-focused individuals for a one-of-a-kind training and networking event. If you’ve been wanting to learn how to lead a Good Dads class, this event is for you! Training Camp is open to anyone interested in promoting responsible fatherhood and father engagement in their community. 

Who Is
Training
Camp For?

Good Dads’ facilitator training events are for anyone who wants to be more effective in their work with fathers. Nonprofit leaders, social workers, counselors, retirees, teachers, nurses, business leaders and public servants can all benefit from training to facilitate Good Dads courses.

Previous attendees have gone on to use what they learned as professional resources in their place of work, as volunteer facilitators at Good Dads class sites and in many other applications.

"The camaraderie and sense of purpose I shared among fellow volunteers at Good Dads during my training was refreshing. The collaboration, information exchange and support I received in training made evident the realization that I was a part of a community dedicated to making a tangible impact on families in need. The training provided by Good Dads compels me to refine my own interpersonal skills while simultaneously offering the best support possible to the fathers I serve. Good Dads has given me a sense of purpose and fulfilment, reminding me that retirement is about finding new avenues to contribute to community."

Benjy Lampert, Retired Anesthesiologist and Good Dads Facilitator

What Is
Training
Camp?

Training Camp is your opportunity to receive training in the most effective strategies for serving at-risk fathers and families in your community. 

You’ll have the chance to network with other father-focused individuals and catch the Good Dads vision as you learn everything you need to know to lead a Good Dads class for fathers.
Training Camp is an in-person event. Pre-registration is required. 

Training Camp Schedule

August 18, 19 and 20

The event will take place in the east Kansas City Metro. Location is TBD.

Get trained to facilitate Good Dads 2.0

Catch the Good Dads vision and receive up-to-date training in our flagship fatherhood skills course, Good Dads 2.0. A light breakfast is served at 8:00, and we will begin lessons promptly at 8:30.

COST

Good Dads 2.0

Non-members: $575
Members: $0

Registration Contains:

  • 1 complete Facilitator Manual Binder containing all 16 modules
  • 10 sets of Good Dads 2.0 Participant Guides (each containing all 16 modules)
  • 1 flash drive containing video files of the course’s Contractor Clips and Participant Video Modules
  • A light breakfast, drinks and refreshments, and lunch for all three days of training
Non-members: $625
Members: $0

Registration Contains:

  • Facilitator Manual
  • Set of 10 Participant Workbooks 
  • Set of 10 Color Wheels
  • Set of 10 Field Notes Packets
  • Set of 10 Floor Cards and Communication Cards
  • Laminated activity cards
  • Activity supplies (pipe cleaners, clay, markers, colored pencils, etc.)
  • Drinks and refreshments Wednesday afternoon
  • A light breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday

Registration Disclaimer: Good Dads covers training costs for soon-to-be facilitators who plan to work with the nonprofit’s offices in the Southwest, Northwest and North Central Missouri regions. In other words, if you plan to facilitate with Good Dads, you may be able to attend Training Camp at no charge. Other interested parties must pay to attend.

COST

Good Dads 2.0

Non-members: $575
Members: $0

Registration Contains:

  • 1 complete Facilitator Manual Binder containing all 16 modules
  • 10 sets of Good Dads 2.0 Participant Guides (each containing all 16 modules)
  • 1 flash drive containing video files of the course’s Contractor Clips and Participant Video Modules
  • A light breakfast, drinks and refreshments, and lunch for all three days of training

Registration Disclaimer: We cover training costs for soon-to-be facilitators who plan to work with Good Dads offices in the Southwest, Northwest and North Central Missouri regions. In other words, if you plan to facilitate with Good Dads, you may be able to attend Training Camp at no charge. Other interested parties must pay to attend.

What to
Expect

Skilled Good Dads presenters will go through the course one lesson at a time to equip you with everything you need to know to effectively facilitate the classes yourself. You will sit with small groups but also have opportunities to get up and collaborate with others as we go through the lessons. There’s plenty of time to ask questions, role-play scenarios and otherwise familiarize yourself with the material.

What to
Bring

A positive attitude!

A light breakfast, lunch, beverages and refreshments are provided on-site.

Good Dads provides writing materials and printouts, but some of our trainees also take notes in their own notebooks. Business casual dress code is recommended.

You may also want to bring cash if you’ve had your eyes on Good Dads merchandise, like our hats, T-shirts, or thermoses.

Register Now to Secure Your Spot

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For questions about registration and training, please contact Good Dads: 

Call us at (417) 501-8867
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