CONNECTION Camp
Connect. Collaborate. Create.
Build Your Ecosystem. Grow Together.
Visibility helps people find you.
Collaboration helps you go farther than you could alone.
If you've ever wished you had trusted referral partners, people to brainstorm with, opportunities to co-create programs, or a community of professionals who genuinely want to see you succeed — CONNECTION Camp was created for you.
You'll build relationships, create opportunities, and leave with collaborations already in motion.
Come to CONNECTION Camp as an individual professional. Leave as part of an ecosystem.
Why CONNECTION Camp?
Most professionals who serve families are doing incredible work… but they're doing it alone.
The professionals who create the greatest impact aren't necessarily the ones who work the hardest.
They're the ones who build meaningful relationships.
At CONNECTION Camp, we're creating a different way to grow—one rooted in connection, generosity, and shared success. Because we grow together.
What Makes This Retreat Different?
This retreat isn't about collecting business cards. It's about creating meaningful partnerships.
Recognize collaboration opportunities
Learn to spot natural partnership potential in every professional conversation.
Types of collaborations
From simple referrals to co-created programs and speaking partnerships — know your options.
Approach with confidence
Learn how to reach out to potential collaborators in a way that feels genuine, not transactional.
Navigate the awkward moments
Know how to handle situations gracefully when a collaboration isn't the right fit.
Move from idea to action
Turn 'that's a great idea' into actual implementation before you leave Estes Park.
You'll spend less time listening to speakers and more time building something meaningful.
What You'll Experience
Discover
Identify your unique strengths, clarify what you bring to the table, and discover collaboration opportunities you may never have considered.
Connect
Participate in facilitated relationship-building experiences, collaboration circles, and guided conversations that go far beyond traditional networking.
Create
Work alongside other attendees to design collaborations, referral partnerships, workshops, events, and other opportunities that benefit everyone involved.
Activate
Set collaboration plans in motion before you leave Estes Park — reach out to potential partners, schedule follow-up conversations, and create accountability.
Retreat Highlights
The Collaboration Marketplace
Every attendee shares:
You'll discover opportunities, partners, and possibilities through a facilitated experience designed to spark meaningful conversations.
Collaboration Circles
Join small-group discussions around topics like:
Choose the conversations that matter most to you.
CONNECTION Lab
This is where ideas become reality.
Dedicated working sessions give you time to:
You'll leave with momentum — not just inspiration.
Estes Park Adventure Time
Some of the best conversations don't happen in a meeting room. Spend time exploring Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park while continuing meaningful conversations with fellow attendees. Because connection often happens naturally when we slow down together.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
CONNECTION Camp is designed for professionals who support children, teens, tweens, parents, and families.
You'll Leave With...
Introducing the CONNECTION Leadership Path
For those who want to make an even bigger impact, CONNECTION Camp will also be the first opportunity to learn about the new CONNECTION Leadership Path.
Whether you're interested in facilitating CONNECTION experiences, bringing programs to your local community, or becoming part of our growing network of leaders — you'll have the opportunity to explore what's possible. No pressure, just possibility.
We believe families are better supported when the professionals who serve them are connected.
When we stop asking,
"How do I grow my business?"
and start asking,
"How can we grow together?"
Everyone wins. Especially the families we serve.
🌲 Join Us in Estes Park
September 15–17, 2026
Build relationships. Create opportunities. Grow together.
Regular Registration Closes In:
The Collaboration Retreat
September 15–17, 2026 · Estes Park, Colorado
Retreat Pass Includes:
- 2.5-day in-person experience in Estes Park
- Lodging & meals included
- Collaboration Marketplace
- Collaboration Circles
- CONNECTION Lab working sessions
- Estes Park adventure time
Reserve your retreat seat with a $250 non-refundable deposit. Remaining balance due Aug 15, 2026.
Come to CONNECTION Camp as an individual professional.
Leave as part of an ecosystem.