Students who participate in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs show an 11 percentile-point increase in academic achievement and a 10% improvement in classroom behavior. The Youth Lab brings that transformation directly to schools, daycares, and youth groups—helping children and teens develop confidence, communication, and emotional control.
Whether through high-energy assemblies, hands-on group sessions, or interactive mini-labs, each experience builds emotionally aware leaders ready to rise.
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Mini-lab experience
Introductory SEL Workshop (30–45 minutes)
Perfect for classrooms, daycares, and youth ministries ready to introduce the power of social and emotional learning.
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Interactive SEL lesson
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Engaging group activity or game
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Take-home reflection card for continued discussion
Focus Areas: Identifying emotions, kindness, self-awareness
The small group lab
4–6 Week SEL Series for Deeper Growth
This experience creates a safe, consistent space for youth to explore emotions, relationships, and self-worth through guided discussions and activities.
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Weekly group lessons (30–45 minutes)
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Student workbooks and activities
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Emotion awareness games and tools
Focus Areas: Leadership, empathy, conflict resolution, self-control
The Assembly lab
High-Energy Large Group Session (45–60 minutes)
The perfect kick-off to inspire a culture shift on your campus or in your ministry. Through stories, visuals, and audience participation, students walk away motivated and empowered.
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Motivational presentation
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Interactive crowd engagement
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SEL-based takeaway challenge for students and teachers
Focus Areas: Confidence, purpose, resilience
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Every Youth Lab experience is crafted to align with your environment — from early learners to teens.
Invite Dr. Sam to lead your next assembly, small group, or SEL day, and watch your students grow stronger from the inside out.
