Prior to Retreat
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Meet & Greet Video Call (~45 min) with Chelsea & your retreat cohort:
Quick introductions, review of intention setting core questions, Q&A on remaining logistical questions for the retreat, and brief group bonding/hype-up activity
Friday 5/31/24, 5pm

Program Agenda
Connect, Play, Recharge, Learn
Precise details of schedule may vary, while maintaining the spirit of the retreat
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Friday
6/7/25
5pm-8pm: Arrive/Check-in
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Find your retreat goody bag and settle in - you’ve had a long day! Introduce yourself as folks arrive, or take a bit of time to yourself.
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Set up any clothing swap items you may have brought to contribute
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Grab some dinner or snacks, and get familiar with the space.
8pm: Welcome with Chelsea
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Intention setting circle establishing how we can all benefit most from the weekend
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Pajama party: games, gab, nail bar, snacks, and an optional PowerPoint party* for getting-to-know-you’
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Lights out: When the first of your roommates is ready to sleep, please retreat to a common area until you’re ready to turn in
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Saturday
6/8/25
8am-9am: Breakfast/AM Routine
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Family style/DIY
9am: Morning Check-in
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Establishing direction & setting tone for the day
9:30: Play, Rest, Connect
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See schedule for full list of possibilities to choose from, including joyful movement, creative expressions stations, book nook, clothes swap, and photo ops.
11am: Group Share (None must, all may!)
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Checking in from morning activities
Noon: Lunch
Prep and enjoy!
1pm: Open Options
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Same options as the morning (naps, board games, and hot tubbing are also celebrated choices)
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Snack breaks encouraged!
3pm: Body Liberation group discussion OR screening of "Your Fat Friend" with discussion following
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1 option to be selected based on majority preference
6pm: Dinner prep/enjoy
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Wrap up dinner with a playful dessert (s'mores, root beer float, decorate sugar cookies, etc)
7pm: Evening wind down
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Chill (hot tub, movies*, games, chat, etc)
*Some retreats may include a screening of “Your Fat Friend” following the work of Maintenance Phase's Aubrey Gordon

Sunday
6/9/25
8am-9am: Breakfast/AM Routine
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Family style/DIY
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Pre-pack up for departure after morning workshop (including lunch/snacks!)
9am: Self-Advocacy Workshop
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We’ll explore a few styles of self-advocacy tools for use in various settings & craft our own personalized versions to take home.
11am: Good-bye's/Departure
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DIY (but hearty) lunch supplies will be on offer for those wishing to prepare or pack a meal.
Post-Retreat
Select your desired level of:
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Interest in ongoing size-inclusive, anti-diet, or fat activism
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Communication from event organizers, participants, and affiliates